Plant Manager

Client is committed to delivering positive and powerful experiences because we are successful only when our employees and customers thrive. We are passionate, we care about people, we perform at a superior level, and we protect others and our environments.

Client is currently seeking qualified applicants for the position of Plant Manager.

Client is a Berkshire Hathaway, Denver based, building materials company. The Insulation Systems Division has 20 manufacturing facilities, 17 within the continental U.S., one (Innisfail) in western Canada.

The plant in Innisfail, Alberta is a continuous process facility (operating 24 hrs. x 7 days) which produces a variety of products for the + and the United States. The facility has a non-union workforce of 200 employees.

This position will be directly responsible for leading and managing all plant operations for this site. A key focus for this individual will be in driving continuous improvement in both safety performance and net cost productivity.

The position reports to a Multi-Site Leader within the Insulation Systems Division and will be a key member of the division operations team.

**Responsibilities**:

- Be a role model for the Client values of people, performance, passion and protection. Demonstrate commitment to the client's pillars of Integrity, Environmental Commitment, Employee Commitment, Operational Excellence, Financial Strength and Customer Satisfaction
- Lead, develop, and coach the facility through the plant management team. Department managers cover the functional areas of Safety, Environmental, Production, Maintenance, Engineering, Physical Distribution, Finance, and Human Resources. This includes establishing direction, gaining commitment, delegating, and building organizational capabilities.
- Create and manage an Annual Operating Plan (AOP) that maximizes plant productivity. Elements of the plan will include headcount planning, cost center budgets, volume and operating premises, an actionable productivity plan, and a capital plan.
- Work with local H.R.tocreate an employee engagement plan to maintain a strong collaborative culture. Develops a strong team by mentoring and coaching staff, and by encouraging an open, innovative environment.
- Manage all aspects of plant safety with the focus on continuous improvement of the plant safety system to provide a safe working environment for all employees. Ensures the plant operates at acceptable standards with respect to Environmental controls.
- Work with Sales and Business leaders to understand the market and customer requirements. Ensure that product quality meets customer FFU. Leverage these relationships to help with productivity through product improvements and new product introduction.
- Manage the process for long term sustainability and productivity improvement. Look for opportunities to improve facility and company competitiveness through a focus on reducing waste. Use a disciplined data based approach and Lean tools.
- Develop the management team and workforce to take on increasing responsibility and to deliver improvement in results. Keeps informed about the business and economic climate in which the company operates. Prepares to meet the challenges presented by new trends, technologies and developments in the industry and market.
- As part of the division operations management team, develop long term goals and share best practices across all 17 facilities.

**Qualifications**:

- Minimum Bachelor's level degree in engineering or technical field.
- 10+ years of positions with increasing levels of responsibility in a continuous process manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated leadership in managing employee safety and environmental compliance
- Direct experience with production, engineering, warehouse, maintenance and quality functions
- Success in managing asset care and reliability.
- Experience and success with process improvements including utilizing continuous process discipline such as Six Sigma, Keppner-Tregoe, Lean, or equivalent.
- Demonstrated ability to create and manage an annual operating plan, prioritize, and set direction
- Development and Team building skills
- 5+ years of experience in managing leaders.

**Additional Consideration Given to Those With**:

- Experience with a U.S.based manufacturer. i.e. operations in both Canada and the U.S.
- Experience in Sales, Inventory and Operations Planning (SIOP).
- Glass/Fiberglass based manufacturing experience.

**Why Client**:
The client is a proud member of the Berkshire Hathaway family of companies, serving customers in more than 80 countries, and supplying innovative products to the construction, aerospace, automotive, filtration and energy industries. With a more than 160-year legacy, we understand that our story continues to grow only with the right people saying, thinking, and doing the right things. Make your story our story.
The client believes diversity and inclusion in our workplace is critical for the long-term succes