Plant General Manager - Ardmore, United States - Vectorservicesus
Description
** Vector Force Development**
** Plant General Manager**
Ardmore, OK 73401
Vector is a leader in the construction support services industry, involved in utility construction, public works inspection, traffic management, vacuum technology, and workforce services across the country. Vector is a Veteran-Owned Business and has received national recognition from the US Department of Labor for its commitment to hiring and retaining veterans. With a presence already in 20 states, Vector is expanding and growing ceaselessly. We are always seeking motivated, talented people to join our dynamic team. Visit or for details.
**Position Summary: The General Manager / Plant Manager** manages all activities related to day-today operations and development of company products while focused on maximizing uptime, throughput, and safety compliance either by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
**Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned.
Monitors all operations and processes.
Maintains a safe work environment and follows all safety regulations.
Develops and maintains manufacturing operations business plans to include all program requirements, labor hours, cycle, production costs, and image.
Process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to organizational success and marshaling resources to accomplish goals and objectives.
Coordinates manufacturing activities with all other functions of the organization and suppliers to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
Ensures all compliance needs are met.
Builds and maintains strong and effective relations with relevant local government, community, and environmental groups
Develops strategies to increase productivity and production.
Works with sales team to drive sales efforts within the business unit to achieve targeted growth objectives, exceed customer expectations, and optimize profitability
Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
Practices conflict resolution among departments and employees.
Approve expenses and manage budget for the operations department including approval of purchase orders and vendor pricing.
Analyzes production metrics and data to determine areas of improvement.
Trains and ensures all assigned employees are aware of and comply with company, government, and customer policies, procedures, and regulations.
Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
Manages performance and talent development within the business unit
Establishes production and quality control standards, key contributor in developing budget and forecast, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.
Interact with customers and local, state and federal government employees to resolve customer service concerns; ensure regulatory compliance standards are met.
Performs administrative activities associated with the effective management of shop operations, including compiling, storing, and retrieving production data for reports.
Collaborative; builds and works with teams.
Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
Assists with other duties, as required.
**Supervisory Responsibilities:** Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
**Competencies:** To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
*Problem Solving* - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
*Communications* - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
*Adaptability* - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
*Dependability* - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
*Judgement* - Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decisions; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
**Qualifications:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
*Education and/or Experience* - Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and 7-10 years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred candidate has spent +5 years in the plastic extrusion industry.
*Language Skills* - Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.
*Mathematical Skills*-Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
*Reasoning Ability* - Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
*Physical Demands*- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
**Work Environment** - The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.
This position is subject to the Federal Department of Transportation (DOT) dru