Job Description
Job Purpose
The Plant Manager oversees all operations within the Grand Prairie facility at our client. This includes planning, organizing, directing, controlling, and evaluating the manufacturing processes under the guidance of the Director of Manufacturing.
The Plant Manager will ensure that production targets are met efficiently using materials, labour, and equipment while maintaining high-quality standards and optimal use of resources.
Duties and Responsibilities
Overall Responsibilities:
- Develop and implement comprehensive plans for material, labour, and equipment usage to meet production targets.
- Plan, organize, and coordinate production schedules to optimize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Manage the departmental budget to ensure cost-effectiveness and resource optimization.
- Ensure the production schedule is met that meets the set out RTR (Required to Run)
- Establish Continuous Improvement to machinery, equipment, production systems, and work methods to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversee the quality control inspection system and develop production reporting procedures to maintain high-quality standards.
- Lead and manage plant staff, including supervisors, assembly staff, and support teams, providing guidance, training, and performance management to support plant readiness.
- Promote a culture of safety, quality, and teamwork within the plant.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity, reduce waste, and enhance product quality.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges.
- Maintain equipment and facilities, ensuring preventive maintenance is carried out.
- Perform additional duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Completion of a college or university program in engineering, business administration, or a related field is required
- 5-7years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing facility is required
- 5 Years Minimum of Manufacuting Assembly Experience
- Proven knowledge of provincial/federal safety standards and regulations
- Proven knowledge of inventory and inventory controls
- Proficiency in the use of MS Office (e.g., project management software, scheduling software)
Core Competencies
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong leadership ability to encourage and manage the team
- Capable of inventive problem-solving and process improvement
- A keen eye for detail
- Strong process analysis, inefficiency identification, and solution implementation
- Ability to adjust to shifting production demands and challenges while maintaining composure and description-making quality
- Ability to collaborate with teammates and other departments and make individual judgments as needed
- A thirst for knowledge and interpersonal skills to communicate throughout the workplace
Working Conditions
- This position will work primarily indoor in a manufacturing and office setting.
- Working days frequently consist of early starts, late finishes, weekends, and shift work
- Some travel may be required
Job Tags
Full time, Shift work, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,