Job Description:

The Plant Manager leads a team of people to excellence by directing and coordinating activities of the production, warehouse and yard. The position leads all production activities to achieve high levels of performance in key performance fundamentals, including Safety, quality, productivity, housekeeping, preventative maintenance, regulatory compliance, and engagement of employees.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Operating in an environment of continuous improvement and employee engagementCommitment to be an unrelenting advocate for safe work practices and function as a leader of safety in the organizationSafe behavior is a condition of employment at ESWPlan production operations and establish priorities and sequences for efficient manufacturing of products to specificationPrepare and analyze production data to identify operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues and to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delaysInspect machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance and optimum utilization, minimizing unplanned downtimesImplement an effective preventative maintenance program that reduces downtime and improves equipment life at an acceptable costInterpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations Take measures to improve inventory methods, employee performance, and equipment maintenance and repairManage direct delivery activities (including inter-company transfers) to achieve optimum utilization of resources (labor, trucks, product)Develop or revise standard operational and working practices and observe workers to ensure compliance with standardsRecommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of productDevelop and implement cross-training procedures Maintain time and production recordsConfer with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departmentsEngage with the BU Process Engineering Team, elevating the performance of the entire enterpriseCOMPETENCIES:Safety and Compliance Accountability Sets Expectations and Goal SettingOwnership of Work for self and others Evaluate and selects talentAligns self and others Ability to build and instill trust with othersManaging conflictEXPECTED RESULTS:Ensures compliance with all Safety initiatives and requirements Meets or exceeds Sales and Margin goalsEnsures compliance with Company NNN's and Standard Work Develops, coaches, and drives employee engagement and development of staffAligns self and others with Company, Region, and Area short- and long-term goalsEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:Bachelor's degree (technical or construction management major)Requires three to five or more years of experience leading the operations in a plant in a building products environment or other discrete manufacturing environment at the supervisory or management levelLean Six Sigma certification or related certification desiredStrong MS Office skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Experience with Advanced Planning SystemsERP a plusExperience in batch process manufacturing andor concrete products manufacturing a plusAbility to communicate in Spanish also a plusOTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Exhibit a professional manner in dealing with others and work to maintain constructive working relationshipsCommunicate effectively both verbally and in writing with management, colleagues and individuals inside and outside the CompanyDemonstrated experience in Lean Manufacturing Experience in Turnaround situationAbility to utilize appropriate interpersonal styles and methods of communication to gain agreement or acceptance of an idea, plan, activity, product, or service from customersAbility to deliver a consistent, accurate and up-to-date description of the services and products offered by the Company, while setting realistic expectations of the Company's ability to deliver these products andor servicesExcellent time management, decision-making, human relations, presentation, and organization skillsGoal-oriented, data and results-driven Accuracy, attention to detail, flexibility, and the ability to work in a fast-paced deadline-driven environmentExperience leading operations in support of outlying locations and field offices preferredLANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, construction blueprints or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public in a timely way. Ability to read and write the English language.MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.REASONING ABILITY: Proven ability to lead and develop people and teams to their highest potential. Demonstrated ability to manage diverse work groups in a team environment for mutual success. Experience in developing and creating work teams who own their results for quality, safety, and productivity against every challenging goal. Must possess a business and strategic acumen for continually looking down the field to seize opportunities in a high-growth environment. Related management experience with knowledge of hiring, disciplinary, and coaching. Skills and ability to coach and mentor professional development through performance reviews and continuous feedback toward positive results.PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Regularly required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. Reaches with hands and arms to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Must regularly lift andor move product in excess of 75 pounds.WORK ENVIRONMENT: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently standing, sitting, stooping and reaching. May work near moving mechanical parts and equipment and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. Employees are regularly exposed to various outdoor temperatures related to heat and cold. The noise level in the work environment varies based on work location including customer job sites.Additional InformationWhy 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.