Amtex Systems Inc is an information technology and talent solutions company offering talent and BI consulting to the companies in US for over 25 years.
Our solutions are designed to fill resource gaps, by providing the right candidates who deliver value to the organization. Our propensity to nurture and build strong relationships with our clients helps us better understand their business demands and gives us the ability to provide services that are on time and rise above the rest.
Production / Plant Manager - Manufacturing Industry
On-site in Newark, New Jersey
Direct Hire / Full-Time
Salary: $$115K to $148k/Annum + Benefits
Key Points:
Local candidates who can commute to Newark 5 days a week.
Bachelor's degree (Engineering or other technical degree preferred)
Experience in chemical manufacturing or batch production operations is highly preferred.
Previous chemical or production or plant manager experience is preferred
Preference for 6+ years' experience in this capacity, leading manufacturing activities.
Key competency is People Management, so effective communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
Responsibilities
- Management of all aspects of the manufacturing department operations across multiple shifts, including staffing, procurement, maintenance, production planning, batchmaking, packaging, quality control, and shipping/receiving.
- Communicate clear expectations to all direct reports across departments in meeting overall company objectives.
- Leadership is expected to be governed by developing and fostering a culture of transparency, collaboration, trust, and respect as daily deliverables are executed
- Implement and enforce all environmental, health, safety, and security programs to ensure compliance and effectiveness.
- Ensure the highest standards for product quality and drive the quality system within the production operations.
- Ensure that policies and procedures are effectively implemented to continually optimize the plant's performance in achieving key metrics.
- Is responsible for maintaining proper staffing levels by ensuring recruitment efforts are executed in a timely fashion.
- Leads department teams typically consisting of 2-4 direct reports and 30-120 indirect reports.
- Ensure that cost is controlled and tracking mechanisms are in place and reviewed for continuous improvement.
- Be a decision maker and problem solver for the site. Will be required to make critical decisions to maximize efficiency and manpower, and to troubleshoot issues as they occur.
- Actively coaches and provides feedback to employees to support the ongoing growth and development of their leadership competencies.
- Engaging their teams to cultivate improvement and efficiency suggestions.
- Has fundamental knowledge of the department operations so can act as a resource to troubleshoot issues, remove roadblocks, and identify/implement improvements.
- Write, review, and update work instructions to support consistent production performance.
- Regularly audits the work of the team to ensure it meets expectations for safety, quality, and productivity. Measuring and reporting the effectiveness of the department's goals and activities.
- Evaluate and adjust staffing levels, shift schedules, and OT requirements as needed to meet production demand requirements.
- Ensures all safety, environmental, and regulatory guidelines and rules are known and followed; all required safety equipment is available and used as prescribed. Promptly addresses issues related to safety and actively coaches and reinforces safety expectations with the team.
- Communicate and enforce safety regulations and company policies to employees.
- Utilizes 5S, Lean, and Continuous Improvement methodology to identify, implement, and sustain process improvements.
- Manage hazardous and non-hazardous waste per regulations as required.
- Other duties as assigned.
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