Plant Manager – Witzel Ave Location

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Plant Operations

• Direct the daily workflow and production activities of the facility.
• Oversee production schedules and employee staffing schedules.
• Organize work areas and processes to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Delegate responsibilities across the plant and administrative team.
• Ensure work and storage areas remain clean, organized, and free of unnecessary clutter.
• Collaborate with the Production Supervisor and Human Resources regarding staffing needs, recruitment, employee retention, performance concerns, and corrective action.

Equipment and Facility Management

• Oversee the condition and use of the physical plant, machinery, and equipment.
• Monitor equipment to ensure it remains in safe and reliable working condition.
• Evaluate current and future equipment needs based on production requirements.
• Consult with the President and Director of Operations regarding significant equipment or facility investments.

Financial and Performance Management

• Manage plant expenses, including operational, maintenance, labor, and administrative costs.
• Monitor financial and operational information to identify cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare and present reports regarding plant activities, expenses, budgets, and overall performance.
• Confer with senior leadership regarding major purchases and operational investments.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators related to:
  • Scrap and rework costs
  • On-time delivery
  • Customer quality and satisfaction
  • Productivity
  • Labor efficiency

Quality and Continuous Improvement

• Promote a facility-wide culture of quality and continuous improvement.
• Implement and support Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma practices.
• Plan, organize, and lead Kaizen events.
• Teach and reinforce Lean and Six Sigma principles with employees.
• Create and maintain processes that support ISO compliance.
• Use value stream mapping and other improvement tools to identify waste and improve operational performance.

Safety Leadership

• Promote a workplace culture where safety is consistently prioritized.
• Assist with developing workplace safety procedures and documentation.
• Wear required personal protective equipment and ensure employees follow PPE requirements.
• Identify opportunities to modify workflows or production processes to reduce injuries and illnesses.
• Serve as the first line of response when workplace injuries or illnesses occur.
• Partner with management and Human Resources to address safety concerns and support corrective action.

People and Culture

• Lead employees with professionalism, consistency, emotional maturity, and respect.
• Build a workplace culture based on the company’s mission, vision, and values.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and cooperation within the facility.
• Communicate with employees and leaders in a way that encourages unity among all Wald Wire locations.
• Share ideas, processes, and best practices with management across facilities.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Company President or other members of management.

Technology Used

• Microsoft Office Suite
• E2 Shop Management Software
• QuickBooks
• Standard office and manufacturing equipment

Qualifications

• At least five years of manufacturing management or comparable operational leadership experience.
• Demonstrated experience overseeing production, staffing, safety, quality, and facility operations.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles and continuous-improvement initiatives.
• Six Sigma Green Belt certification or higher.
• Experience planning and leading Kaizen events.
• Ability to create and use value stream maps.
• Ability to develop and interpret operational and financial performance metrics.
• Strong leadership, decision-making, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
• Experience with manufacturing or enterprise resource planning systems is preferred.
• Experience supporting ISO-compliant quality systems is strongly preferred.