Plant Manager

We are looking for a hands-on Plant Manager to join our growing team in Fresno, CA. The Plant Manager will manage daily plant operation, plant maintenance and leadership of shift crew; by being physically on the floor and leading by example.

As a Plant Manager, you will be responsible for managing a diverse and talented operations team. Your primary goal is to properly organize staff members and achieve a reasonable workflow throughout the day. Your position will also include directing, disciplining, training, and assisting lower-level manufacturing employees in a factory setting.

 

·       Facilitates hiring, training, developing, and ongoing floor support and direction

·       Interact with associated managers to ensure most cost and time efficient production workflow

·       Create and maintain all production related records demonstrating performance to meet departmental and BU KPI’s.

·       Create production related reports and liaise with associated managers to ensure minimum costs impacts and prevent operational delays

·       Conducts regular quality assurance training to staff in line with metrics

·       Creates and offers solutions to troubleshoot and solve operational inefficiencies

·       Monitors plant equipment and makes minor repairs when possible

·       Manages stock control, inventory, and ordering metrics and provides analysis and feedback to Supervisors

·       Hiring, training, and developing of all production and shipping/receiving focused employees

·       Develops streamlined operations such as process flow mapping, time in motion studies, risk assessments, and other continuous improvement functions to ensure alignment with metric targets

·       Oversees regulatory compliance, ISO, and AQIS administration for the site

·       Manage proactive and reactive safety measures to show continuous improvement in safety including accurate and timely measurement and recording of loss time injuries (LTI’s)

·       Foster and maintain a positive “team” relationship between production and other departments

·       Ensures preventive program maintenance is done at the end of each shift

·       Engages in effective communication across teams, departments, and organization by using Daniels’ communication systems and platforms

·       Effectively manages allocation of resources to meet objectives (headcount, budget, scheduling, etc.)

·       Assists in the annual performance review process

·       Develops and maintains a productive, professional, and customer-service oriented team

·       Ensures compliance with necessary safety procedures (weekly training of workplace, health and safety)

·       Ensures that a facility maintenance and upkeep program is developed and maintained

·       Keeps machinery, floor workplaces, and operating areas free of clutter, debris, or other OSHA hazards

 

 

An effective leader who enjoys a fast-paced environment, the Plant Manager is an integral part of the manufacturing process at Daniels Health. The perfect candidate will need to be able to communicate in a variety of ways, from transmitting information to coaching their people and must be competent and comprehend complex operations. Here’s some of the skills and attributes that would make you a great fit candidate:

·       5+ years plant/warehouse management experience (or relatable experience)

·       Mechanical background

·       Budget Management

·       Familiar with OSHA and similar guidelines

·       Proven experience in improving processes and procedures

·       Occasionally working in confined spaces; extensive lifting, walking, bending, and pushing. Must be able to lift up to 55 pounds and push and/or pull carts weighing as much as 300 pounds;

·       Occasionally bending, twisting, and turning while lifting weights of less than fifty (50) pounds;

·       Standing for extended periods of time.

·       The successful candidate will be required to complete a medical exam (including drug screen), police clearance check and reference checks.

·       Works well with others and can motivate people you work with.

·       Good communication skills both written and verbal with record-keeping discipline 

·       Ability to work weekends, holidays or flex hours as needed by production demands