Manager, Plant III

Join the HWI Operations Team as a Manager, Plant III!SummaryThe Manager, Plant III is a highly specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker Internationals overall business performance through the overall operation of the plant; ensuring safety, production, quality and capital efficiency goals are met. This role is responsible for having adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, etc).Responsibilities Developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing plans and KPIs to ensure the plant operates at optimum levels with efficient utilization of people, equipment, and resources; directing the resolution of operational, manufacturing, maintenance and quality issues to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delaysMinimizing rework, scrap and material losses; continuously seeks and implements cost and waste reduction initiatives; utilizing tools like 5S, Lean and 6SigmaEnsuring KPIs and targets are developed for departmental activitiesManaging plant safety program(s) in a manner that supports a positive safety cultureReviewing and directing all aspects of plant quality systemManaging engineering activities; developing and implementing short-term and long-term capital project plans; ensuring capital projects are delivered to scope, on time and within budgetOverseeing inventories of supplies, raw materials and finished; ensuring raw material planning and procurement meet manufacturing needsIdentifying, managing, and developing talent to maximize individual, team and organizational effectiveness; fostering a culture of engagement and accountability; coaching through feedback, development planning and performance management; using effective change management skills to effectively plan, implement and evaluate change management objectivesRequirementsRequires B.S. in Engineering, Science or related fieldRequires interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and customersRequires strong management skills with the ability to supervise multiple teamsRequires leadership, team building, and management skillsEncouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and leadExcellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilitiesRequires knowledge of refractory materials, products, and operationsRequires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and Oracle ERPRequires strong decision making and problem-solving skillsRequires strong mechanical aptitudeRequires knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing and LEAN Management principlesRequires experience in working towards Lean productionRequires knowledge of ISO 9001:2015 Quality Standards Quality Management SystemsThe Manager, Plant III requires four plus (4+) years of manufacturing and management experience in an industrial manufacturing operation. Project Management qualification preferredLean/ Six Sigma, Green Belt certification preferredPhysical and Environmental RequirementsPhysical Activity: Requires more than 2/3 of time reaching; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, sitting, speaking/hearing; and less than 1/3 of time walking, climbing/balancing, stooping/ kneeling/ crouching/crawling, tasting/smelling.Lifting: Requires lifting up to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of time.Vision: Requires accurate close and distance vision, color vision, and the ability to focus.Environment: Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time in an office setting; and less than 1/3 of time working near moving technical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and/or in extreme heat.Noise: Requires exposure to moderate noise.

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