Plant Manager II - ThyssenKrupp : Job Details

With around 480 locations in over 40 countries, thyssenkrupp Materials Services is the biggest materials distributor and service provider in the western world. The broad service spectrum offered by the materials experts enables customers to focus on their individual core business. The area of Materials Services spans two strategic areas: global materials distribution as one-stop-shop - from steel and stainless steel, tubes and pipes, nonferrous metals and specialty materials to plastics and raw materials - and tailored services in the areas of materials management and supply chain management. An extensive omnichannel architecture offers 250,000 customers worldwide cross-channel, round-the-clock access to more than 150,000 products and services. A highly efficient logistics system ensures that all requested services are smoothly integrated into customer production processes just-in-time or just-in-sequence. Ken-Mac Metals Divison Ken-Mac Metals is one of the leading distributors of aluminum, pre-painted aluminum and stainless steel sheet, strip and coil in the country, distributing products throughout the NAFTA region from eight plant locations and additional warehouse and distribution facilities across North America. In addition, they offer value-added coil and cut-to-length processing and blanking services. The company is one of the largest distributors of its kind, with one of the most respected supply chains, positioning Ken-Mac Metals as a preferred material source. thyssenkrupp Steel Services Divison thyssenkrupp Steel Services, a division of thyssenkrupp Materials NA, Inc., is a leading supplier of flat rolled, hot rolled, and hot dipped carbon steel products to the U.S. Marketplace, including galvanneal, galvalume, galfan and enameling steel. Our people, our suppliers, and our state-of-the-art service centers in Richburg, South Carolina, Woodstock, Alabama, Sinton, Texas, and Detroit, Michigan all supported by a network of stocking locations throughout North America, are dedicated to providing exceptional customer service to our customers from a variety of manufacturing sectors.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will provide leadership and direction to ensure the safe, productive, and efficient operation of the facility, pursuant to exceeding customer expectations. Develop and implement internal processes in coordination with our current CPG initiatives, that continuously improve the quality and services provided by the business unit.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

* Ensure that all plant employees are working in a safe and productive manner meeting various Operational Excellence metrics

* Manage branch supervisors and daily production goals

* Develop plans and procedures to insure the safety of all employees and visitors of the warehouse

* Ensure operations and equipment is in compliance to corporate guidelines and OSHA Standards

* Verify inventory - make adjustments where necessary

* Hire, train, motivate, and discipline warehouse employees as required.

* Schedule and provide training where required

* Maintain equipment to provide maximum availability and minimum down time

* Evaluate and recommend new equipment purchases to enhance quality, capabilities and productivity

* Communicate and monitor progress towards company safety, returns and allowances, and on time shipment and delivery directives

* Monitor quality and process improvement throughout the warehouse using SAP reports

* Assist in building and equipment maintenance as needed

* Insure that preventive and corrective action methods are followed to eliminate or correct procedures and practices which do not meet customer requirements

* Ensure adequate support of the sales department and its customers in a timely and orderly manner

* Assist with customer problems, including on site visits where necessary

* Facilitate lean practices in the plant with an emphasis on meeting and exceeding the prescribed cleaning standards and 6S+ goals

* Purchase or direct the purchase of necessary warehouse supplies to insure the ability to comply with written work instructions and customer requirements

* Attend regional and corporate meetings when required

* Perform employee reviews as required

* Assist in contract negotiations, where applicable

* Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes/Competencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as safety sensitive by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

* Bachelor's degree (in a Business, Supply Chain, Manufacturing and Behavioral Science curriculum) or relevant work experience

* Two years direct Warehouse Supervision or team leadership, experience

* Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Office application, Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint a must

* An understanding of Basic Lean Manufacturing Principles

* Safety Mindset

Preferred Requirements:

* MBA, Master's degree or Ph.D. is a plus

* Exposure to labor relations, safety programs, ISO standards, Lean practices and sale functions.

* This individual must also possess good leadership qualities and the ability to build an effective team as well as be an effective team member

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as :

* Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

* Life Insurance and Disability

* Voluntary Wellness Programs

* 401(k) and RRSP programs with Company Match

* Paid Vacation and Holidays

* Tuition Reimbursement

* And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.