Plant Manager

Description Position at Latham Pool Products, Inc Please include your resume when applying for this position. Thank youThe Plant Manager (PM) is responsible for oversight of plant activities in order to meet business objectives by driving the corporate mission and vision into daily operations. The PM is accountable for all aspects of plant performance while ensuring that near- and longer-term key performance indicators (KPIs) and business objectives are attained in a cost-effective manner that is consistent with health & safety, quality and environmental requirements. The PM delegates authority to key supervisors in production and manages all activities related to plant operations. The PM is responsible and accountable for all aspects of Latham's headquarters facilities (beyond the plant) to ensure that business is conducted in a safe, clean and responsible manner consistent with the company's policies and procedures. Duties and Responsibilities:The PM's core focus areas are: Functional ControlEnvironmental, Health and Safety (EH&S)Lean Six Sigma / Continuous ImprovementTalent Management/Human Resources Lead the operation of a safe and environmentally compliant facilityExecute the company's EH&S policies, procedures, training and practices Establish routine practices to assure compliance with OSHA/MoE/MoL standards (US/CA)Maintain facility securityExecute the plant production planMeet/exceed order fulfilment demands within the company's established Service Level Agreements (SLAs)Ensure that quality criteria are adhered to in the production processOversee facility, plant and equipment maintenance to minimize downtime Lead 3rd party and in-house CDL resources to meet customer timelines Develop, maintain and deliver the facility's expense budget Prepare, submit and manage Capital Expenditure Projects (CERs) to provide measurable returnDrive Variable Cost Productivity (VCP) and Base Cost Productivity (BCP) projects including defining and monitoring project goals and objectives through to completionSpecifically, improved throughput and labor utilization through targeted lean / six sigma projects and daily executionSpecifically, improved material utilization and minimize material variances through targeted lean / six sigma projects and daily executionMonitor operations and trigger corrective actionsParticipate in Project Management (PMO) activitiesPartner with shared services leaders (i.e. Quality, EH&S, Planning/Scheduling, Warranty, Customer Service & Design) in the tactical and strategic execution of plant performanceManages and maintains the Latham headquarters, including all areas of the facility and oversees third parties and internal staff responsible for maintenance and upkeep.Performs Human Resources functions, including:Performing salary administration and performance review tasks according to the annual headcount plan/budget and established processes and proceduresAll aspects of the employee lifecycle - Identifying staffing needs, conducting job interviews, making recommendations for direct and indirect hires and assuring a culture of cross-training is realizedAdministering cultural programs and assuring an environment of engagement, inclusion and open communication where employee issues are addressed proactivelyPartnering with Human Resources to communicate and uphold company policies, procedures and lawsDevelop a culture of long-term succession plans and provide the training and guidance to those in the planOther duties as assignedQualifications:Bachelor's degree is required in Engineering, Safety, Science or a Business - related field (An associate's degree may be considered with commensurate experience.)A minimum of 10 years of experience in a manufacturing/engineering related field to include: 5 + years of experience in capital expenditure management 5 + years of experience with Lean Six Sigma tools and methods 3 + years of experience in a manufacturing plant 3 + years of installation or logistics experience Lean Manufacturing experience. Six Sigma Green / Black belt preferredKnowledge of basic accounting and finance principles/budgetingFamiliarity with industry standard equipment and processes with technical abilityStrong supervisory, teambuilding, decision-making and people management skillsAbility to create accountability and lead by exampleDemonstrated understanding of safety, quality, productivity, inventory, employee relationsProject management experience preferredAbility to work well independently and as part of cross-functional teamsAbility to recruit and develop high performing teams in a manufacturing environment Ability to develop and implement processes that drive continuous improvementProficiency in reading and interpreting business reports, metrics and KPIsExcellent verbal and written communication skills, used to effectively represent the company with responses to inquiries or complaints from customers, employees and regulatory agencies.Familiarity with logistics including oversized loads, crane and forklift operationsRegularly required to talk or hear, frequently required to stand; walk; bend; use hands and fingers and reach with hands and arms, prolonged sitting, repetitive computer use, occasionally lift up to 20 poundsProficient in all aspects of Microsoft Office softwareTravel requirements: Generally, less than 10% with occasional overnights Bilingual-Spanish/English