Plant Manager - Muskego, United States - ASSA ABLOY

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Career Opportunities:
Plant Manager

Requisition ID Posted - 4Front Engineered Solutions, Inc - BSI IB NA Sales Group -USA: Wisconsin (Muskego) - Production & Skilled Trades - Posting Country (1) - Yes - Mid-senior level -
Travel Required: 0%-10%
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We are looking for a Plant Manager in our Muskego, WI Facility to support the Loading Dock Seal and Shelter Manufacturing facility.

Position Summary :

The Plant Manager plans, manages, and directs all phases of plant activities for single site assembly, distribution, manufacturing, and/or production plants including but not limited to production, quality assurance/control, maintenance, receiving, and shipping.

Responsible to achieve efficient and economical production consistent with customer needs, production schedules, company quality, safety, and profit goals.

Description of Essential Job Functions:

• Oversee and manage plant activities including production, quality assurance/control, maintenance, receiving, and shipping to ensure safety, quality, cost, and morale and to meet and exceed customer and Company requirements.
• Develop objectives, policies, and plans for the plant's activities to enable the accomplishment of the company's strategic plans.
• Assure coordination and integration of work flow, timely production, conformance to budgets and proper utilization of personnel, skills, machines, equipment and facilities.
• Supervise and coordinate the various programs essential to manufacturing procedures such as training, safety, environmental, housekeeping, work simplification, cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
• Assist in timely development of new products by coordinating plant operations; quickly resolve competing functional area needs and maintain a participative and cooperative team effort.
• Establish and encourage a culture that promotes quality in all aspects of the operations.
• Ensure all products conform with quality and delivery specifications as well as customer expectations.
• Drive and achieve sustained continuous improvement activities and results using Lean, Six Sigma, and other tools.
• Confer with General Manager and customer service personnel regarding scheduling problems or delays, quality issues.
• Oversee all shipping activities for the entire facility. Investigate and communicate any problems in shipments, delays, etc.
• Implement and share best practices and proactively support corporate wide activities.
• Understand and execute all plant policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and/or support the implementation of plant policies and procedures to ensure safe and efficient operation of the Company and its employees.
• Promote a safe and healthy working environment and compliance with federal and state safety regulations by monitoring safety and health awareness and corrective action activities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance in all areas of responsibility to include those related to environmental and transportation areas together with identification, handling and disposal of hazardous wastes.
• Ensure alignment of plant policies and procedures, including employee handbook, with Company policies and procedures.
• Ensure conformance with company work rules and oversee or personally take corrective actions.
• Manage plant practices and procedures in compliance with Company and industry standards (e.g., ISO
• Oversee compliance with all local, state and federal regulations.
• Assist General Manager in the development and management of annual plan, operating and capital expense budgets, key measures, operating efficiency, and cost control.
• Assist General Manager by recommending operating and capital expense budgets for the facility.
• Support and/or coordinate major projects such as expansion of facilities, acquisitions and installation of capital equipment, major repairs and overhauls, plant layout changes, etc. to the best economic advantage.
• Proactively manage all equipment capital expense projects to improve manufacturing reliability and robustness.
• In conjunction with Engineering, research new equipment and recommended changes or replacement.
• Oversees, directs, and has financial oversite for facility and equipment maintenance through inside or contract maintenance services.
• Achieve plant KPI targets for production, quality, safety, financial, human resources, and environmental metrics.
• Recommend increase and/or decrease in manpower to meet scheduling requirements in a cost efficient manner to include making recommendations/decisions on overtime and use of temporary help.
• Through motivating techniques and delegation of authority to subordinate manufacturing and support staff, coordinate and guide activities in the areas of manufacturing, facility maintenance, Lean, housekeeping/5S, quality enhancements, staffing, training, employee relations, and other related activities.
• Plan and establish the organizational structure, relationships, functions, line of authority, etc. for each subordinate area.
• Personally interview and select, with assistance from the General Manager, personnel to fill departmental positions.
• Train and assist subordinates in the proper handling of responsibilities.
• In conjunction with Human Resources, maintain positive employee relations and participate in employee complaint/grievance meetings.
• Provide assistance in union contract negotiations as needed (if applicable).
• Ensure further development of employees through performance evaluation, development of training plans, feedback, coaching, and cascade training. Update employee training matrix and schedule any needed training.
• Participate in monthly meetings with employees to communicate state of business.
• Promote and support community and employee engagement initiatives.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Manages subordinate supervisors who supervise employees in the responsible area for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these units.

Also directly supervises non-supervisory employees. 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.

Qualification Requirements:
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. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Operations Management; Industrial Engineering; Manufacturing Engineering; Supply Chain; Business Administration; or related field preferred but not required.
• 7-10 years of manufacturing and progressively responsible manufacturing supervision/management experience.
• Additional training relating to manufacturing or operations management is a plus.
• Practical experience and working knowledge of Basic Equipment Care (BEC) and Preventive Maintenance Optimization (PMO) systems for machinery, tooling, and gauges.
• Practical experience applying Lean principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical experience applying Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Experience working with integrated computer programs and/or applications.

Computer Skills

• Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work
• Advanced/Intermediate skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.

Certificates, Certifications, Licenses, Registrations:

• Lean Six Sigma certification a plus.

Other Skills, Abilities, or Core Competencies (Standard behavioral performance dimensions are listed below):

• General understanding and working knowledge of manufacturing, assembly, sewing, and welding equipment and tooling including design, gauges, equipment design, automation, robotics, or manufacturing processes.
• Working knowledge of material types specifications and characteristics used in dock levelers, dock seals & shelters, impactable dock doors, high speed and high performance doors, and other entrance automation products and warehouse solutions.
• Thorough understanding of company product, trade terminology, quality management and control systems and techniques, manufacturing processes including material controls, work flow, scheduling, just-in-time/pull system, machine operation, and company policies as standards.
• Requires strong knowledge of the production process, Lean, just-in-time/pull system, housekeeping/5S, and related manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, 5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
• Requires to ability to effectively manage production employees in a union environment according to provisions set forth in a union contract (if applicable).
• Requires the ability to provide leadership and motivate subordinate personnel to accomplish work goals.
• Working knowledge and experience with manufacturing and production KPIs/Analytics including the Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.
• Basic math and analytical skills.
• Ability to read instruction manuals, blue prints, and specifications.
• Ability to maintain on call flexibility to control abnormal conditions.
• Ability to be flexible in a constantly changing production environment.
• Ability to adapt available skills and equipment to respond to unforeseen demands and/or problems.
• Ability to implement plans to control and maintain safety, quality, housekeeping/5S, cost, and efficiency for assigned areas.
• Safety Focus - Adheres to all workplace and trade safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices by learning and following safe work procedures in a manufacturing environment.
• Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.
• Communications - Communicates accurately, clearly, effectively, and directly both verbally and written, internally and externally, across all mediums, audiences, and situations.
• Flexibility - Adapts to and works with a variety of situations, individuals, and groups; is open to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one's preferred way of doing things.
• Global Mindset - Embraces the idea that there are differences between the global and local levels, and that these differences should be acknowledged and leveraged as a strategic business advantage.
• Core Values - Ability to genuinely champion Company vision, mission, values including the ability and willingness to demonstrate and uphold the Company's Core Values of Empowerment, Innovation, and Integrity.
• Customer Focused - Demonstrates dedication to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and acts with customers in mind.
• Quality Orientation - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; strives for continuous improvement and looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Demonstrating Beliefs and Principles - Openly confronts actions or decisions that do not align with his/her core beliefs, values, and principles; lets people know where he/she stands on issues and why; willing to agree to disagree when appropriate.
• Developing Others - Ability to delegate responsibility; plans and supports the development of individuals' skills and abilities, and coach to develop their capabilities so that they can fulfill current or future job/role responsibilities more effectively.
• People Leadership - Inspires, motivates, and empowers employees to perform well by creating a climate in which employees want to do their best; ability to quickly inspire confidence and establish trust, credibility, and rapport with executives and employees.
• Managing Through Systems - Can design practices, processes, and procedures which allow managing from a distance; is comfortable letting things manage themselves without intervening; can make things work through others without being there; can impact people and results remotely.
• Change Management - Defines requirements and resources needed to implement new ideas; converts ideas from general concepts into actionable implementation plans; communicates changes effectively; builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Monitors transition and evaluates results.
• Creativity and Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; encourages new ideas and innovations; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Accountability & Dependability - Takes personal responsibility for own actions and the quality and timeliness of work, and achieves results with little oversight; follows instructions, responds to management direction; keeps commitments and completes tasks on time; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Valuing Diversity - Appreciates and leverages the capabilities, insights, and ideas of all individuals including those with culturally different backgrounds; works effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability, and motivation; values diverse perspectives and working with others as a way to achieve the best output possible.
• Diagnostic Information Gathering - The ability to identify the information, assistance, and support needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from professional partnerships with others inside or outside the organizations, and use skillful questioning to draw out the information, when others are reluctant to disclose it.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; able to do firsthand investigation, analysis, and track back to arrive at the root cause of a problem and then identify best possible solutions or countermeasures that must be done to resolve the problem or achieve the goal; works well in-group problem solving situations.
• Technical & Professional Skill and Expertise - Ability to demonstrate depth of knowledge and skill acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job at a high level of accomplishment; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.
• Self-Development & Continual Learning - Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement; making an effort to acquire and apply new knowledge or skills for work; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development; actively seeks feedback and works on compensating for weakness and limits.
• Fostering Teamwork - Ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; capable of working well with others both on the team and cross-functionally to achieve individual goals, team goals, department goals, and/or organizational goals; supports team decisions.
• Leveraging Customer Networks - Understands how work gets done in organizations; purposefully develops internal and external customer relationships to build value through collaboration; builds networks that allow him/her to efficiently drive projects through the organizational structure; maximizes productivity while staying within constraints of formal organizational policies and rules.
• Strategic Decision Making - Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines strategies to achieve short-term or long-term goals and objectives after developing alternatives based on logical assumptions, facts, available resources, constraints, and organizational values; adapts strategies to changing conditions; coordinates with other parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.
• Integrity, Trust, & Respect - Accomplishes results while maintaining respect for others, empathy, trust, fairness, and positive communications and relationships; demonstrates high ethical standards, integrity, and moral character; supports Company policies and practices in all work activities; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; follows through on commitments; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesn't misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Change Leadership - Manages, leads, and enables the process of change and transition; prepares, helps, and supports those affected by change deal with the impacts; includes the ability to develop, sponsor, or support the introduction of new and improved methods, products, procedures, or technologies; exhibits the characteristics of successfully leading change: creativity and innovation, external awareness, flexibility, resilience, strategic thinking, and vision.
• Guiding Behaviors - Demonstrates 4Front's guiding behaviors: develops and maintains effective relationships with others; takes the initiative on actions to accomplish goals and objectives and proactively looks for ways to improve existing processes; takes personal responsibility for own actions and for the quality and timeliness of work, and acts with a sense of urgency to achieves results; can be counted on to exceed goals successfully and constantly drives for results.
• Builds Effective Teams - Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, morale, and trust; creates a feeling of belonging in the team; fosters open dialogue; facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals; shares wins and successes; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; ability to work with multiple teams and departments, comfortable leading, managing up and down levels in the organization.

Other Qualifications, Experience, or Requirements:

• Ability to speak conversational Spanish is a plus.
• Must be able to travel up to 20% of the time to visit customers, vendors, suppliers, and other manufacturing sites including travel for training on new equipment and processes may also be required.
• Requires a valid motor vehicle operator's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle while carefully observing all traffic rules and regulations.
• Requires the ability to use a variety of office/production related equipment such as a telephone, photocopier, facsimile machine, and precision measuring instruments.
• Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays.

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.

The phrases "occasionally," "regularly," and "frequently" correspond to the following definitions:
"occasionally" means up to 1/3 of working time, "regularly" means between 1/3 and 2/3 of working time, and "frequently" means 2/3 and more of working time. 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 frequently required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or touch objects or controls, and talk and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and/or reach above shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds while performing duties such as moving files or manuals. Specific vision requirements of this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• 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 employee occasionally works in proximity to moving mechanical parts, works in high, precarious places, outdoor weather conditions, and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles.
• The employee must occasionally travel on Company business.
• The employee must occasionally wear a hard hat and eye protection while working in manufacturing areas.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate while working in the office but may be loud while working in production areas.

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We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions – supporting them with regular feedback, training, and development opportunities.

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As we welcome new people on board, it's important to us to have diverse, inclusive teams, and we value different perspectives and experiences.