Plant Manager

2 months ago

Gresham, United States LHH Recruitment Solutions Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThis client is a global leader in the design, development and production of synthetic diamond and tungsten carbide supermaterials. Part of the De Beers Group, we employ over 1,700 people. The primary manufacturing sites are located in the USA, UK, Ireland, Germany and South Africa.

An exciting opportunity has arisen within E6 for a Plant Manager who will lead the Management Team responsible for the operation of a state-of-the-art laboratory-grown diamond manufacturing facility based in Portland, Oregon.

The Plant Manager is ultimately responsible for the facility delivering on operational targets and objectives associated with employee wellbeing, production output, cost efficiency and capital projects.

You will be the most senior person on site and report to the Head of CVD Operations.
 Duties and tasks 
  • Accountable for all Health & Safety performance and reporting on the Gresham Site
  • Responsible for achieving annual production & cost targets as per budget.
  • Responsible for executing the long-term vision and objectives for the Gresham operation, including determination of short and medium-term Goals towards the long-term vision.
  • Responsible for the line management of the Operations and Engineering teams; setting Key Objectives and KPI’s, and holding Senior Departmental Managers accountable for results.
  • Coordinate with Financial Controller to establish site budget and forecast.
  • Coordinate with Human Resources to establish policies and make decisions regarding benefits, pension, etc.
  • Decision maker as it pertains to Supply Chain management processes e.g. Demand & Supply balancing, and setting out Inventory and/or Stocking philosophy, decisions on Make / Buy.
  • Manage contractual relationships with Suppliers / Customers.
  • Maintain up-to-date site Business Continuity Plans.
  • Responsible for long-term Capital Expenditure plans for Business Continuity, New Capabilities, Repair & Maintenance, and Capacity Growth.
  • Responsible for all staffing decisions related to senior staff in the Operations and Engineering functions, as per the agreed budget.
  • Senior level interaction with various internal & external stakeholders, including local authorities, customers, and Group colleagues.
  • Formal performance reporting.
 Criteria skills 
  • Education. Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in a Science or Engineering discipline.
  • Experience. A minimum of 10 years in progressively complex manufacturing leadership roles.
  • Adaptability. Ability to work in a fast-moving work environment. Comfortable with leading change.
  • Presence. Ability to typically spend 5 days per week on site.
  • Flexibility. Ability to travel internationally & to work across time zones.
  • Decision Making. Makes clear, timely decisions and gives explicit and clear guidance. Decisions are focused on increasing or improving the company’s options and are owned.
  • Development. Comfortable working to develop the behavior and performance of the team.
    • Simplifies. Avoids Complexity - does not over-engineer solutions and stays focused on the problem being solved. Considers the implications of local decisions across the whole organization.
  • Accountability. Looks beyond what is good for the business. Holds self and others to account. Understands that no-one sees the complete picture and values perspectives from across the business.
  • Leadership. Self-motivated and comfortable taking on responsibility. Demonstrable experience of mentoring and coaching.
  • Collaboration. Understands the importance of and communicates effectively.


Pay Details: $160,000.00 to $210,000.00 per year

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