Job description:

RESPONSIBILITIES

Reporting to the General Manager and overseeing the manufacturing operations of the plant.
Oversee the production, maintenance, quality management, continuous improvement, and purchasing.
Involved in sales and customer relationships management as well as new product development.
Elaborate and achieve the plants strategic plan and ensure evolution of operations and equipment to result in market share.
Improve existing products and develop new ones to ensure long term viability.
Implement management systems to optimize activities and achieve corporate and plant objectives in terms of quality, profitability, efficiency, and health & safety.
Lead the management team in the growth and development of the facility.
Apply company values and philosophy into daily operations.

Qualifications:

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelors degree in engineering or business-related field
Eight (8) years plant management experience, leading a production team.
Prior manufacturing experience a must.
Priorexperience working with polystyrene foam containers for the packaging of food/vegetables is a plus.
Certified in Lean Manufacturing and / or Six Sigma.
Skilled in updating processes/continuous improvement, change management, and applying lean manufacturing principles.
Possess excellent leadership and management skills as well as maintain an efficient and motivated team.
To be flexible and motivated to assume challenges as well as show strong initiative
Previous experience demonstrating results in strong safety culture.
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite and SAP.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

Are you a Plant Manager with a passion for continuous improvement? Do you enjoy mentoring others and watching them grow? Have you previously established a continuous improvement culture? If so, we want to hear from you. We are seeking a Plant Manager for a manufacturing company in Warrenton, Missouri. Apply to learn more!