Plant Director

7 months ago


Johnstown, Canada Prysmian Group Full time

**Responsibilities**:

- Leads efforts to achieve a “Zero and Beyond” culture, eliminate all injuries, and positions the plant as a good community partner through our Corporate Social Responsibly efforts.
- Leads and directs all plant operations to meet the performance goals of the business team and corporation through superior leadership and delegation/mentoring of departmental managers.
- Analyzes the overall performance of the operation and drives continual improvement in plant performance resulting in year-to-year productivity improvements, optimal inventory levels and turns, and superior delivery performance.
- Standard bearer for our Operational Excellence philosophies driving our lean six sigma efforts to eliminate waste, improving day to day operations, and empowering all associates with a passion and culture for continual improvement.
- Demonstrates a passion for Talent Management hiring and developing the best associates and leaders in the industry in both the hourly and salaried ranks.
- Manages labor and employee relations in accordance with federal/state legislation and corporate policies ensuring pay rates, promotions, demotions, and termination of employment are applied consistently and with due process and diligence.
- Reviews capital, expenses and material/facility usage to ensure plant operates in a cost-effective manner, recommending and approving all major purchases of equipment, material and supplies for the facility.
- Provides direction and leads the preparation of the Plant annual business plan and budget. Sets objectives for all departments consistent with meeting business plan/metrics.
- Works with sales and product management to optimize customer relations and plant productivity.
- Performs other related duties as required.

**Who We're Looking For**:

- Results driven self-starter with the ability to work in a high performance-manufacturing environment.
- Ability to manage multiple, complex tasks with excellent attention to detail.
- Ability to motivate, communicate and lead continuous improvement.
- Excellent analytical abilities.
- Demonstrated talent and safety leadership that translates into results.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Solid leadership and planning skills.
- Familiarity with Six Sigma, lean manufacturing.

**Qualifications**:

- Engineering Degree or equivalent.
- Master’s Degree and/or Belt certification a plus.
- Bilingual - French and English.
- 10+ years manufacturing management experience.
- Project management experience.
- Proven ability to work in a team/matrix setting.
- Geographic Flexibility a plus.


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