Smiths Group

Manufacturing

PlantManager

$135–195k ~AI est. Springfield, Massachusetts, United States FULL TIME
The Brief

“Plant Manager at Smiths Group. Skills: Plant operations, Continuous improvement, Operational performance. Lead daily manufacturing operations. Ensure compliance with safety regulations”

What You'll Achieve.

Achieve safety goals; Achieve quality goals; Achieve delivery goals; Achieve productivity goals; Achieve financial performance goals; Meet production objectives; Meet efficiency objectives; Meet scrap objectives; Meet downtime objectives; Meet cost objectives; Meet customer delivery requirements

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Problem-solving; Root cause analysis

Eligibility Requirements

Walk for extended periods, Lift up to 25 pounds, Exposure to noise, Exposure to moving equipment, Exposure to heat, Exposure to varying temperatures

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Minimum of 5 years of plant management experience, Minimum of 7 years manufacturing leadership experience, Compliance with OSHA, EPA regulations

Nice to Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or Business

What You'll Do.

Lead daily manufacturing operations

Ensure compliance with safety regulations

Ensure compliance with environmental standards

Ensure compliance with company policies

Promote a safety culture

Drive operational performance

Develop continuous improvement initiatives

Implement continuous improvement initiatives

Monitor key performance indicators

Analyze key performance indicators

Manage capital expenditures

Manage operational expenses

Collaborate with engineering department

Collaborate with supply chain department

Collaborate with human resources department

Collaborate with quality department

Collaborate with customer service department

Lead workforce planning

Lead employee development

Lead succession planning

Lead performance management activities

Foster a positive employee relations environment

Ensure compliance with OSHA

Ensure compliance with EPA

Oversee production scheduling

Oversee resource allocation

Manage corrective actions

Manage root cause analysis

Communicate operational goals

Communicate performance results

Communicate company initiatives

Support new product launches

Support equipment installations

Support process improvements

Develop standard operating procedures

Maintain standard operating procedures

Develop best operational practices

Maintain best operational practices

Serve as primary leader during audits

Serve as primary leader during inspections

Serve as primary leader during customer visits

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional departments

Communication Scope

Leadership communication

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