Plant Operations Manager

3 days ago


Columbia, South Carolina, United States STEM Search Group Full time
Drive Plant Performance as a Technical Leader

At STEM Search Group, we're seeking a seasoned professional to lead our technical teams in Maintenance, Tooling, and Project Engineering. As an Engineering and Maintenance Manager, you'll be responsible for driving plant performance through effective leadership, continuous improvement initiatives, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead technical teams to achieve plant performance goals through effective leadership and strategic planning.
  • Develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives to drive technical advancements and production efficiency.
  • Manage plant maintenance and project budgets to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of approved projects.
  • Apply data-driven strategies and predictive maintenance methods to reduce downtime and boost productivity.
  • Foster a culture of Lean Continuous Improvement, promoting best practices, safety, compliance, and a zero-defect mindset.
  • Oversee the development and motivation of technical teams, ensuring ongoing training and skill enhancement.
Requirements:
  • 10+ years of Maintenance & Engineering expertise in Lean manufacturing environments.
  • 3+ years experience in supervisory or managerial capacity with direct oversight of technical teams in the areas of maintenance, tooling, and/or project engineering.
  • 5+ years in plastics manufacturing, with particular emphasis in Injection Molding.
  • Strong communication skills for liaising with engineers, technicians, suppliers, and team members.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills (DMAIC, Six Sigma methodologies, etc).
  • Background in budget management, running cost-effective capital projects and optimizing return on investment.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.


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