PLANT GENERAL MANAGER

Our client is known throughout the world as a leader in their industry. In fact, they will need you to expand the operations within the next few years due to increasing demand and growth. We are looking for a “servant leader” who has deep experience and believes in coaching and mentoring.

Finding cultural fit is very important. Dignity and respect.

Culture: meaningful impact. Values matter, great people. Live the culture.

Why is this a GREAT opportunity?

 As the Plant General Manager, you will be responsible for all aspects of this plant. This will be like “your” operation, and you will have total authority for this operation’s P&L.

 Our client is “Value-Led” and they are looking for people who have strong values, ethics and moral compass.

 There are many opportunities for professional growth into other areas of the business.

 Company is aggressively growing and you can lead the expansion in the near future.

 Team building type of atmosphere as opposed to dictatorship. It’s a lot more fun to work in a team environment – and more fun to build teams as opposed to beat people down.

 Outstanding benefits and incentives.

 Strong Relocation assistance.

NOTES:

 We are advertising this in multiple places in the Midwest and may not be in the actual city as advertised. Excellent relocation assistance is available.

 Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Must be qualified to work in the US.

Please know that we hold your information in the strictest of confidence and will not share your information without your express consent.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

 The primary function of the Plant General Manager is to manage all aspects of this plastics conversion plant which operates 24/7. This includes managing Plant supervisors, QC, Maintenance, fabrication, assembly, shipping/receiving.

 Coaching, mentoring, and training all plant employees. We are looking for a “servant leader” who can motivate people through inspiration and coaching.

 Creating plant budget, running the plant “to the budget” and managing the P&L.

 Responsible for Staffing and Material replenishment.

 Ensures that all supervisors are appropriately trained and that the supervisors appropriately train line workers.

 Manage the housekeeping such that the plant is are clean, safe, and well- maintained.

 Manage & participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS

 4 year degree very strongly preferred.

 Must have a minimum of 8 years of Plant Management experience in manufacturing. Industries that would be attractive include plastics converting, automotive, consumer products, etc.

 The Plant General Manager must have excellent people skills, be a leader, and the ability to have a team rally behind them to meet the output and growth goals of the company. We are looking for TEAM BASED, “Servant” leaders, not “top down” dictators.

 The Plant General Manager must have a “take-charge” personality who can efficiently and effectively identify and solve problems and manage the growth and opportunity this company is experiencing.

 Previous turnaround experience, and the ability to set a vision and inspire the workforce to follow that vision.

 The Plant General Manager must have excellent problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills to interact with R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, Upper Management with respect to challenges or opportunities.

 Experience with continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen,; 6-Sigma.

 Willingness to relocate in the future for growth.