Plant Manager – Aluminum Extrusion
Our client, an aluminum extruder located in the greater Monroe, LA area is looking for a Plant Manager with experience leading an Aluminum Extrusion plant.
- The successful candidate will be a subject matter expert in aluminum extrusion, along with excellent leadership skills & have a solid financial acumen. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: BS Degree 8+ years in a leadership role in a heavy manufacturing industry Working knowledge of various quality standards including – ISO19001 and TS-16949 Leadership approach must be one of total quality and people involvement Passionate about creating a high-performance lead team Ability to influence others Adaptable to change Excel at operating in a fast-paced business Ability to think "out of the box" and "on your feet" Self-starter and problem solver, with an ability to challenge and debate issues of importance to the organization Team player KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Manages and oversees overall plant operations to ensure profitability and attainment of goals. The duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources. Responsible for plant production goals & for the coordination of plant operations within company policies & procedures. Improve the operational systems, processes, and policies in support of organizational goals -- specifically, support better management reporting, information flow and management, business process and organizational planning. Play a significant role in long-term planning, including an initiative geared toward operational excellence. Oversee overall financial management, planning, systems and controls. Manage/increase effectiveness and efficiency of Support Services (HR, IT and Finance), through improvements to each function as well as coordination and communication between support and business functions. Management of location budget in coordination with Regional Controller. Maintain a clean, safe, and environmentally compliant plant. Establish and maintain a positive community relationship. Ability to interact and engage with customers during onsite and customer location visits and meetings. Develop a well-trained and motivated Leadership Team. Confer with department heads to ensure coordination of purchasing, production, and shipping. Schedule and conduct plant meetings, and the ability to make presentations to large groups of individuals. Drive initiatives in the management team and organizationally that contribute to long-term operational excellence.
