Plant Manager

Responsibilities

• Analyze Daily, Weekly, and Monthly performance data (cost, production, quality, safety, service, and human relations) and work with department heads to optimize plant performance.
• Spend time in the plant reviewing the operation, speaking with associates, answering questions, soliciting for improvement ideas, reinforcing policy and procedures, etc.
• Train and coach department heads and Supervisors in problem solving, priority setting, goal setting, Confrontation/Communication skills, Labor Relations, etc.
• Complete required reports for Corporate, State and Federal agencies. Maintain PSM standards.
• Optimize safety performance, including daily tours through the plant, review of all accident reports, conducting safety meetings, one to one discussion with associates, review of safety infractions/discipline, and housekeeping tours.
• Collaborate with R&D and Marketing to assure manufacturing capabilities align with product innovation launches.
• Miscellaneous administrative work regarding phone calls, forecasting, audits, capital projects, wage proposals, collaboration meetings etc.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• 7 years of experience managing a plant
• Very strong verbal communication skills, ability to effectively communicate one-on-one and present to large group.
• Strong written communication skills: ability to effectively communicate with customers by email, as well as develop written reports and presentations.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, SAP experience is a plus.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills
• Experienced in Project Management and statistics.
• Familiarity with DAP products a plus

About DAP

Preferred Qualifications

• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word, SAP experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with DAP products a plus