Job Title:
Plant Manager

Company: Cornerstone Building Brands

Location: Lexington, KY

Created: 2024-04-23

Job Type: Full Time

Job Description:

The Plant Manager is responsible for all daily operations of the plant including production, planning, inventory management, production control, shipping, and communications cross-functional and to customers. This role is the site leader and ensures company policies and procedures are followed across the plant. The plant manager is responsible to develop and integrate processes that will improve performance in safety, quality, cost, and customer delivery.All potential applicants are encouraged to scroll through and read the complete job description before applying.RESPONSIBILITIESDrive safety performance in the plant by engaging all team members in identifying, analyzing, and taking actions to reduce risksPlan, organize, direct, and drive optimum day-to-day operations performance to exceed our internal and customers' expectationsIncrease production efficiencies, asset utilization, capacity when needed, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining or improving on current quality standardsBe responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shippingAllocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal resultsImplement strategies in alignment with current strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus to the plant team in alignment with those initiativesMonitor operations and trigger corrective actions when defects or incidents occurShare a trusting relationship with the workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staffCollect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime to drive projects and actions to reduce wasteDevelop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets and resourcesAddress employees' issues or grievances and ensure the plant morale is good while protecting the interests of the company and our customersQualificationsProven work experience as a plant manager in a manufacturing facilityProven managerial experience and demonstrated skillset driving continuous improvementAdequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertiseBe knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processesComputer literacy with strength in Microsoft Excel and PowerPointAbility to create accountability and to lead by exampleStrong team building, decision-making, and people management skillsEDUCATIONBS degree in Business Management or related fieldExperience in metal fabricationExperience in metal buildings, welding, and/or roll forming operations a plusWhy work for Cornerstone Building Brands?Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development. You can also join one of our Employee Resource Groups which help support our commitment to providing a diverse and inclusive work environment.