Plant Manager

Job description

Job Title:?Plant Manager

Location:?Louisville, KY

• Must reside in commutable distance of Louisville, KY?(This is an?Onsite Role)

MUST HAVE

• BS Degree – Engineering
• 5 to 8 years of industry experience (Fiber/Textile/Composite)
• Microsoft Office Suite

NICE TO HAVE

• Chemical/Mechanical Industry experience preferred
• Fiber/Textile/Composite, Preferred

The?Plant Manager?manages all aspects of the Louisville facility to achieve operational & financial targets set forth by the company.

To plan, organize, and direct the manufacturing, engineering, and maintenance activities of the plant to maximize gross margin by controlling purchasing, product quality and production standards while meeting customer specifications and delivery schedules.

• Day-to-day management and scheduling of plant to ensure that production meets optimum labor and raw material efficiencies, volume, quality, and delivery requirements while achieving both variable and fixed cost objectives.
• Manage the Engineering function to ensure cost reduction, process improvements, and control of variable cost. As well, manage and request capital projects as needed to ensure that plant maintains its position and growth potential.
• Manage plant personnel on a daily basis to ensure reviews, benefits, vacations, salaries, and training are contributing to a skilled and productive workforce.
• Assure that the plant is adhering to all health, environment, and safety rules as defined by government agencies. The incumbent must adhere to company safety and environmental policies.
• Complete all Administrative requirements in timely fashion such as Monthly reports, manufacturing reports & analysis, charts, graphs, and reports for the management team, etc.
• Has accountability for productivity improvements and cost reductions.

Required Qualifications:

• BS Degree – Engineering, Required
• Chemical/Mechanical/Industrial, Preferred
• 5-8 Years’ Experience, Required
• Fiber/Textile/Composite, Preferred
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Microsoft Office Suite

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $125,000.00 - $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Application Question(s):

• Can you give an example of a time when you successfully managed a capital project? How did you ensure that the project was completed on time and within budget while meeting the plant's needs?
• Have you worked with fiber, textile, or composite materials in a manufacturing environment? If so, can you elaborate on your experience in this area?
• Have you managed the Engineering function in a plant before? How have you implemented cost reduction measures and process improvements in previous roles?
• How soon can you start upon acceptance of an offer?
• Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile:
• What is your Work Authorization (US citizen, green card, etc)?
• What is your desired total compensation?
• Do you currently live within a commutable distance of Louisville, KY. Area, (if not, are you willing to relocate to the area)?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

How to apply :

Send "Pre-Screening" Question Responses & Resume to:? Chris Clevenger

• Can you give an example of a time when you successfully managed a capital project? How did you ensure that the project was completed on time and within budget while meeting the plant's needs?
• Have you worked with fiber, textile, or composite materials in a manufacturing environment? If so, can you elaborate on your experience in this area?
• Have you managed the Engineering function in a plant before? How have you implemented cost reduction measures and process improvements in previous roles?
• How soon can you start upon acceptance of an offer?
• Please provide the link to your LinkedIn profile:
• What is your Work Authorization (US citizen, green card, etc)?
• What is your desired total compensation?
• Do you currently live within a commutable distance of Louisville, KY. Area, (if not, are you willing to relocate to the area)?

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