Plant Manager

POSITION TITLE:               PLANT PRODUCTION MANAGER                                                                                 

DEPARTMENT:                   PRODUCTION                                                                                    

REPORTS TO:                   VICE PRESIDENT of FINANCE/COO                                                                                                                                            

SUMMARY OF POSITION: 

Plan, direct, or coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing aluminum products in accordance with safety, cost, quality, and quantity specifications. Must have emphasis on production that meets customer specifications while minimizing cost and maximizing recovery while developing and implementing a production plan that utilizes effective time and materials to provide a quality product to be shipped as scheduled.

Essential Job Function

• Direct and coordinate production and processing of aluminum extrusions for the organization.
• Ensure that supplies, materials, labor and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
• Focus on production recovery during extrusion process to minimize waste and use ability to modify, alter or change work order during production run.
• Review processing schedules and production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Involvement in all production and staff meetings as required.
• Assist scheduling all customer orders based on shipping schedule to meet customer demands
• Utilize experience in help with the set-up, performance and maintenance of the dies used in the production process.
• Review operations and confer with technical or administrative staff to resolve production or processing problems.
• Initiate and coordinate inventory and cost control programs.
• Set and monitor product standards, examining samples of raw products or directing testing during processing, to ensure finished products are of prescribed quality.
• Ongoing order management concerning correct billet, alloy, length, scheduled recovery during production process.
• Assist and develop new profile quotes for new business.
• Assist and recommend procedures for facility and equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
• Order all new and replacement tooling.
• Maintain current knowledge of the quality control field, relying on current literature pertaining to materials use, technological advances, and statistical studies.
• Responsible for proper machine start up and readiness for new work week.
• Responsible for proper disposal of waste materials leaving plant.

Competencies               

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains reasoning for decisions.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to increase productivity; Works quickly.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.

Computer Skills - Must be able to use a computer and be efficient using the EPICS system and Microsoft Outlook and Office products.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience                   

Minimum 10 years’ experience in production management 

Bachelor’s degree preferred and applicable experience in related field a must.

Language Skills                   

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills                  

Ability to add and subtract two digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's.  Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability                  

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one- or two-step instructions.  Ability to deal with standardized situations with only occasional or no variables. Responsible for understanding, comprehending and implementing company procedures. 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.   Employee must have the ability to perform the majority of the work while standing 50% of the time. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

 Work Environment 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and extreme heat. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; fumes or airborne particles; risk of electrical shock and vibration.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud. Employee must be able to perform work while in restricted/confined areas.