Plant Manager - Junction City, KS at Junction

Job Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for all activities within the Plant. In this role, the Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring that all management and employees are in conformance to the company quality system and high work standards to ensure that all activities meet or exceed all business goals. Demonstrate and communicate Watcos Customer First Foundation Principles by meeting customer expectations, adhering to Watco processes / procedures, safety standards, and service metrics through personal, hands-on leadership in all of the above areas.

B. Responsibilities
The Plant Manager is directly responsible and accountable to lead and manage all employees / teams in the Plant to achieve all goals and objectives outlined. By leading the management and employees, the Plant Manager will deliver on the following performance objectives:
Asset Management maximize efficiency and ensure that all preventive maintenance is completed
Auditing & Compliance audit work processes and ensure that all work teams and results meet Customer, Watco, and Regulatory requirements
Customer Satisfaction (POD Accuracy) actively managing all plant processes from initial arrival to final shipping to achieve our POD Accuracy goals. By being a change leader, the Plant Manager will help each work center optimize their role and stay focus on the right goals
Communication establish clear communication within and between work centers and other plant processes / departments
Customer Relations actively make sales calls to increase revenue and ensure customers are delighted with the plants service
Delegate / Support use effective delegation skills within work teams and support overall business / operational goals
Direct communication with all internal / external customers the spokesman for all plant operations, customer issues, and works with Watco Corporate to handle any external communication issues that arise
Discipline / Supervision lead and manage all work processes and employees. Insist discipline processes / work to ensure consistent standards, seek the facts / root cause analysis, and focus on continuous improvement
Efficiency manage work teams to meet or exceed labor efficiency goals
Environmental Responsibility ensure that the plant and employees are 100% compliance with all environmental laws and acts as the environmental steward for all plant operations
Financial Accountability responsible for overall plant profitability and all key financial metrics
Financial Goals & Analysis understand key goals and use financial tools to achieve profit and cost targets
Goal Setting leads the goal setting process for the plant management team and employees
Housekeeping lead by example always maintain a clean, safe, and productive work environment
In Process Inspection consistently conduct process and requirements on work centers / teams
Maintenance ensure all equipment is properly maintained and in safe working order
Managing / Scheduling Car Flow actively manage and monitor car flow and work center que. Meet or exceed work center car flow cycle time goals.
Problem Resolution pro-actively apply problem solving skills to a) clearly identify the problem; b) use data / facts to determine root cause; and c) take corrective action
Production Planning establish a daily production plan and manage all work processes to achieve operational goals and customer service targets
Quality meet or exceed quality standards on all work that is performed and recognize quality as a key element of customer satisfaction and meeting Watcos business goals. Instill in your team that they are expected to demonstrate the highest work ethics when performing job functions, in dealings with their fellow employees, supervisors or outside customers, auditors or regulatory bodies
Safety Assure that all daily tool box meetings are held in order to ensure all employees work in safe and effective manner. Insist that all employees meet or exceed our safety standards. Conduct timely investigation of any safety violation and use pro-active management techniques to focus on prevention and corrective action
Switching use the production planning process to drive the switching plan ensure that the optimal work mix is available at all work centers
Training ensure that all employees in work center and department are properly training and current on their training requirements.
Quality Work Group lead continuous improvement efforts within the department and work center

C. Organization Relationships
The Plant Manager reports directly to the Regional Vice President of Mechanical Services and has a responsibility over all internal / external activities at the plant. The Plant Manager is 100% accountable for the actions of their management team and all employees.

Job Requirements

VOC emission reporting / tracking
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Country: USA, State: Kansas, City: Junction, Company: Watco Companies, Inc..