Essex Solutions, a division of Superior Essex, strives to push the boundaries of what is possible by creating magnet wire solutions that enable our customers' innovations and exceed expectations. We aim to provide the various markets with products and services needed to flourish, and in turn, help our partners thrive.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
- Advanced degree preferred.
- Progressive experience in Operations Management with a minimum of 7 years' experience in a manufacturing environment in a management role
- Preferred manufacturing experience in the wire/cable industry, insulation processing, steel industry or other related field
- Preferred experience with implementing Lean and Six Sigma value added solutions.
LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS:Lean and/or Six Sigma Certification highly desirableESSENTIAL PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:The Plant Manager is responsible for efficiently managing all aspects of plant operations working within the Superior Essex structure and partnering with other departments in the organization to achieve the best production, financial, and organizational results. The Plant Manager is responsible for developing and creating a collaborative environment of continuous improvement. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the Operations to create Best-In-Class magnet wire operations using Lean/Six Sigma tools with focus on Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost improvements.
- Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
- Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
- Ensure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations.
- Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans to ensure that the facility supports Superior Essex's strategic initiatives.
- Establish group and individual accountabilities throughout to accomplish problem solving and cost reduction, both on a permanent and ad-hoc basis, depending on need.
- Encourage use of new techniques and focus on fact-based problem solving.
- Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume. Understand the overall financial health of the plant and how to positively impact profit, margins, etc.
- Assure that collective bargaining agreements or handbooks are effectively administered; partner with Human Resources to address grievances/complaints and create a positive, collaborative working relationship with all employees.
- Continually improve safety record by addressing both physical safety issues and employee safety attitudes.
- Maintain and improve housekeeping in all areas.
- Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production and production management concepts.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
- Competencies include:
- Aligning Performance for Success
- Business Savvy
- Coaching and developing others
- Customer Focus
- Compelling Communication
- Driving for Results
- Facilitating Change
- Innovation
- Leading Teams
- Operational Decision Making
- Lean Manufacturing implementation
- Strong engineering and manufacturing knowledge and demonstrated skills.
- Financial acumen.
COMPUTER EQUIPMENT AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS:
- Microsoft Office
- QAD preferred
- Familiarity with ERP systems
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.A review of this position has excluded the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to the performance of fundamental job duties. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will relationship.