Plant Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Plant Manager is responsible for all operations and management of the plant or facility including production, quality, maintenance, facilities, and distribution. The role is accountable for the plant metrics of safety, quality, production output, labor and overhead expenditures, and customer order fulfillment. This position manages human and technical resources to meet company financial objectives.

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Comply with Eco Material Technologies Safety Policies and Procedures and responsible for all aspects of plant safety

· Work closely with supplier and end user of fly ash to ensure proper production requirements are achieved and product quality conforms to specifications.

· Direct production activities to meet quality, output goals, cost standards and customer needs

· Monitor production processes and product quality through regular inspections and testing.

· Investigate quality issues and implement corrective actions

· Develop and manage plant budget, including expenses for labor, materials and equipment.

· Identify opportunities to reduce costs and improve efficiency without sacrificing quality or safety.

· Monitor expenses and variance against budget targets and implement cost saving measures as needed.

· Work closely with other key departments as needed

· Recruit train and supervisor plant employees

· Set performance goals and provide regular feedback to employees to ensure high levels of productivity and morale

· Foster a positive work environment that promotes safety, teamwork and continuous improvement

· Address employee concerns and resolve conflicts in a timely and effective manner

· Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and production-related software

· Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills

· Detail-oriented with the ability to multitask, prioritize, and be flexible with changing business needs in a team environment

· Strong business acumen, and critical thinking skills,

· Strong knowledge of production processes and quality management systems

· Basic knowledge of OSHA regulations and safety requirements

· Knowledge and understanding of budgeting, planning, and execution of operations targets and financial objectives

· Ability to work independently, show initiative and take ownership, and work collaboratively in a team environment

· Excellent judgment and character, and ability to represent the organization

· Lean Manufacturing experience, preferred

· SharePoint experience, preferred

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

The employee should have the following:

· Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

· 3 - 5 years' experience in functional role

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

· Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable

· Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

· Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds

· Ability to move or traverse about the facilities

· Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.