Plant Manager Jobs

Korn Ferry has partnered with our client on their search for the role, PLANT MANAGER.

JOB TITLE: Plant Manager

REPORTS TO: Director of Operations

This position directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for safety, production, maintenance, quality, and other production-related activities.

KEY RESULT AREAS:

• Responsible for aiding in own self-development by being available and receptive to all training made available by the company.
• Coordinates plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Cooperates with management team in formulating and establishing company policies and operating procedures.
• Implements cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries.
• Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
• Develops and implements standard operating procedures.
• Directs and manages plant operations for production, scheduling, maintenance, quality, engineering, and shipping and receiving.
• Plans daily activities within the guidelines of company policy, job description, and Supervisor's instruction in such a way as to maximize personal output.
• Provides direction, development, and leadership to production supervisor.
• Leads, evaluates, coaches and trains manufacturing personnel.
• Will report any unsafe conditions and/or practices to the appropriate supervisor and Human Resources. Will immediately correct any unsafe conditions.
• Develops and controls profits, plans, and budget.
• Provides leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Incorporates shop floor organization and plan cleanliness among plant personnel.
• Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards.
• Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment.
• Demonstrates ethical leadership qualities in the improvement of Safety, Quality, and Cost and Delivery performance measures for the facility.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer candidates with a BA/BS in Business Administration or related degree; or four to ten years related experience and/or training in relevant industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

The type of experience required to effectively perform the essential functions and responsibilities of this position are:

• A minimum of 5 (five) years in progressive commercial foodservice, or industry related assignments is required.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent tasks, work under pressure with challenging deadlines while delivering high quality results.
• A minimum of 3 (three) years supervisory/management experience required.
• Demonstrable ability to apply strategic vision to an organization.
• Understanding of manufacturing industry processes and procedures with hands on experience.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies and 5S processes.
• Well-developed knowledge of the injection and rotational manufacturing methods a plus.

TRAVEL REQUIRED:

• Up to 10% travel, in support of corporate initiatives

The Company

Located in Wausau, Wisconsin, our client is a market-leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of commercial foodservice, healthcare, and industrial janitorial and sanitation products. The company supports stable and growing end markets supported by strong tailwinds.

Our client has maintained a market leading position and continually grown in its segments with relentless customer support, leading product breadth and availability, and a “one-stop shop” solution serving both “front” and “back” of restaurants with a focus on customer intimacy. Our client enjoys a unique competitive advantage with the ability to produce in-house with 6 manufacturing facilities in the U.S. and Mexico, over 700,000 square feet of distribution center space in 4 U.S. facilities and the ability to source products from all over the world.

The company’s core products include dinnerware, professional cookware, cleaning tools, drinkware, disposable lids, dispensing systems, healthcare equipment, brushes and cleaning tools. These products are provided through major distributors to the country’s best-known restaurant franchises.

Our client became a portfolio company of a private equity firm, in 2018. With over $8 billion in cumulative equity commitments, this firm is one of the world’s most respected investors in leading middle market businesses. The firm's team enjoys a storied history of partnering with exceptional management teams to create long-term value for management and investors.

SE Number: 510610087