Plant Manager

2 days ago

Lynchburg, United States Aliaxis Full time
Job Title: Plant Manager

IPEX is a leading provider of advanced plastic piping systems in North America. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy. We have an exciting opportunity as the Plant Manager of our Lynchburg, VA manufacturing facility, reporting to the Director of Manufacturing.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management of operations in their assigned facility. Key accountabilities include production, logistics, quality, and maintenance, ensuring compliance with labor, safety, environmental, ISO, and corporate policies and regulations. The role collaborates with key business stakeholders on the delivery of operational and strategic initiatives.

Key Responsibilities
  • Promote and maintain a safety culture focused on zero workplace injuries throughout the facility, ensuring reporting of near misses, hazardous conditions, and first aid incidents to HSE business partners.
  • Lead and empower team members by setting clear expectations in performance management, training, and coaching, partnering with business partners on key people strategies.
  • Interpret strategies to create and implement plans to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and to a high quality, leading the attainment of key information to create long-term resolutions and corrective actions.
  • Develop plans and strategies utilizing production forecasts and resources to achieve agreed labor and machine productivity levels, meeting conversion cost, material variance, and scrap reduction goals.
  • Lead the implementation of best-in-class practices and projects aimed at cost reduction and efficient process control.
  • Maintain adherence to internal and external standards for the manufacturing product lifecycle.
  • Partner with business to establish processes and organizational structures to meet compliance requirements for all appropriate regulatory bodies.
  • Lead and liaise with key business partners on the strategy, implementation, and team focused on programs and processes overseeing general machine and facility maintenance.
  • Partner with the innovation team to facilitate the industrialization of innovation projects through analysis and testing of new product development ideas in the plant.
  • Responsible for the efficient movement of completed product and materials, ensuring regulatory compliance where required.
  • Lead the processes for the creation and delivery of key administrative functions, including month-end reporting, annual budgeting, capital expenditure evaluations, and documentation of internal management systems.
  • Ensure compliance with federal and state Health & Safety legislative requirements.
  • Ensure the occupational Health and Safety policy is signed and dated, outlining commitment and responsibilities of all members of the workplace.
  • Review all policies, procedures, and work instructions related to health, safety, and environment annually, to ensure effectiveness of the health and safety program.
  • Appoint competent Supervisors/Managers who are familiar with legislated safety requirements.
  • Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstance for the protection of a worker.
Qualifications and Experience
  • Completion of a University degree in a technical or business-related discipline or equivalent experience.
  • At least 10 years of management experience with a proven track record of improving performance in a leadership role, holding a cross-section of functional roles.
  • Experience balancing multiple priorities and leading change.
  • Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Demonstrated experience and success in leading Lean/Six Sigma projects.
  • Experience and strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices.
  • Technical understanding of production planning techniques, current quality standards, lean manufacturing, and safety requirements/laws (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.).
  • Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices in a manufacturing environment.
  • Knowledge of injection moulding equipment and fabrication combined with experience in a plastic manufacturing environment, including an understanding of the process of machinery.
  • Able to plan and organize daily activities, analyze data, and react to changes and challenges in the business.
  • Excellent motivational, leadership, problem-solving, troubleshooting, and conflict resolution skills.
  • Able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
  • Strong technical, business, and organizational skills, able to apply logic and reasoning to identify appropriate options and implement solutions.
  • Able to effectively communicate concepts, ideas, and instructions.
  • Strong analytical skills with overall business knowledge and the ability to handle multiple priorities well.
  • Able to apply problem-solving techniques, identify options, and implement appropriate solutions.
  • Strong computer skills, including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products to analyze data and trends.

Harco Fittings is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR.

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