Plant Manager - Condair : Job Details

Condair Group, founded in 1948 and based in Switzerland is the global leader in humidification, dehumidification and evaporative cooling. Supported by science, we engineer individual, holistic solutions that customers can trust through the entire lifecycle. With optimal humidity, we increase productivity and create healthier built environments. Condair Group has production sites in Europe, North America and China, its own sales and service organizations in 23 countries, and representatives in 50 locations worldwide. As we expand into the greater Richmond, Virginia region we will be seeking motivated, skilled people to join our team. Come enhance your career today! Learn more about us: www.condairgroup.com Purpose of Role We are looking for a Plant Manager to drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes. You will oversee all daily operations of production, manufacturing, receiving and shipping while ensuring consistent adherence and implementation of all policies and procedures. The successful candidate must demonstrate they have the key skills to develop and implement processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, regulatory, quality and productivity. This position reports directly to the COO of North American Operations. Key Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty to a competent level. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers' expectations Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards Drive a culture of high performance and accountability in safety, quality, productivity, customer service and cost Support Condair corporate values and growth throughout the organization Facilitate employee engagement for effective utilization of assets to produce results Implement strategies in alignment with strategic company goals and initiatives providing a clear sense of direction and focus Demonstrate a strong floor presence across all product lines in support of processes and implementation of corrective actions Build a trusting relationship with all employees through leadership coaching and development Real time data analysis to improve performance and eliminate waste Own and lead plant safety culture, results, and employee safe working practices Develop and maintain daily production meetings with direct reports to provide clear communication and drive for results Support weekly and quarterly production results and status updates to leadership as required Develop systems and processes that optimize productivity standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets and human capital Always be ahead of employee's issues by proactively addressing all concerns Be competitive and current by implementing latest production management best practices and concepts Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, human capital, wages, and salaries Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company's positive culture journey Accept and embrace full P&L responsibility Ability to build both rapport and respect with the employees, which will drive improved performance Encourages and promotes a plant culture of Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Leads continuous improvement activities, including 5S, visual workplace, cost and waste reductions Meet and exceed assigned production and financial goals. Never accept the status quo, evaluate new processes to achieve business goals Develop and maintain an effective Preventive Maintenance Program Maximize use of in-house resources to complete repairs where possible Flexibility and willingness to take on other projects and duties as necessary​​​ Professional Skills and Competencies: Required: Bachelor's degree required Background in engineering is preferred but not required Minimum 8-10 years plant management experience Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems Strong analytical skills and attention to detail Effective communication and interpersonal skills: ability to communicate at all levels of the organization from manufacturing floor to board of directors Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team Some project management experience preferred Qualifications / Personal Characteristics: Manufacturing leadership experience in a lean environment Good understanding of the lean tools to have the ability to teach, create, implement, and sustain them in a manufacturing environment Proven working experience as a plant manager or equivalent leadership position Strong ability to coach, mentor, develop and lead team members Must possess outstanding communication ability Demonstrate calm in the face of adversity Experience and ability to run a P&L manufacturing business Must possess ability to motivate a workforce Strong computer skills including Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook Must exercise continuous leadership to focus plant efforts on priorities Must deal with constantly shifting priorities Must be technically proficient to support a staff that can troubleshoot mechanical and chemical upsets. An employee in this position works in an environment in which safety, environmental and health concerns may demand constant attention. Strict adherence to Corporate and/or plant policies, rules, and regulations in these areas is required A commitment to carrying out the Company's Quality Policy is required. An employee in this position must focus on customers' expectations, prevent problems, and strive for continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers, and other employees 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 the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is required to: Sitting for extended periods of time at a computer workstation Occasionally lift and carry small loads, less than 25lbs, to organize in-house meetings and events Regularly stand, bend, twist for the purpose of obtaining, reviewing paper documents, or taking measurements when in a field environment Walking grounds and construction sites where the surfaces may be uneven 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 job duties, the employee is regularly exposed to: A regulated indoor climate Construction Environment with Dust and Noise when working in the field Travel on Airplanes primarily and living in temporary housing. Benefits: Medical benefits Dental benefits Vision benefits Long-term disability insurance Short-term disability insurance Life insurance/AD&D 401K Paid vacation Paid sick leave ​Acknowledgement: This job description reflects the immediate requirements of the post. As the duties of the post develop and requirements of the company change, the post holder will be required to carry out other duties. ​​No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors We are an equal opportunity employer. PandoLogic. Category: Manufacturing, Keywords: Plant Manager