Our client is a manufacturer of customized power equipment and are primed for aggressive expansion into new and existing markets. We are seeking a dynamic Plant Manager who has direct experience in Lean Manufacturing transformations that are necessary to scale the growth of the operation. This is a hands-on position leading the efforts to implement changes and overhauls of their manufacturing facility. 

Plant Manager Responsibilities:

• Assume primary responsibility for plant operations to ensure all quality, productivity, safety, and delivery targets are consistently met or exceeded. 
• Owns the production schedule
• Identify, design, and implement lean manufacturing processes, testing methodologies, and supporting tools
• Lead and provide direction for all Quality staff regarding standards of work and personnel issues
• Implement and produce quality metrics and reporting to all levels of management
• Participate in the annual budget proposal process

Plant Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience in leading Lean Manufacturing initiatives and implementations, and plant turnaround experience.  
• Familiarity with customized manufacturing of engineered products specifically metal fabrication
• Strong Lean experience and desire to coach a team for successful implementations
• Metric driven to analyze and improve costs, service and quality metrics
• Culture Change Agent- desire to lead the transformation of Lean systems and processes
• NetSuite experience is a plus
• Experience with electrical components huge plus
• Union experience is a plus

Plant Manager Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401k
• Vacation/PTO package
• Performance Bonus (up to 20%)

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