Plant Manager Client Location: Wenatchee Washington
Client Company Size: 40 employees
DirectHire FullTime Growth Potential Great Benefits & 401K
We are searching for a Plant Manager with experience in heavy industrial manufacturing. The selected candidate will join our client's senior leadership team and play a pivotal role in driving safety environmental compliance quality assurance production efficiency timely delivery maintenance operations and cost optimization. We seek a strong visionary leader who can inspire our workforce towards continuous improvement and operational supremacy.
Qualifications: 8 years of strong leadership experience in heavy industrial manufacturing with a proven track record. Proficiency in labor union relations including participation in negotiation processes is advantageous. Exemplary leadership qualities with a handson management approach. Exceptional interpersonal communication and facilitation skills fostering effective team dynamics. Proven ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement and manage change effectively. Innovative thinking with a strategic outlook driving operational innovation. Strong analytical capabilities troubleshooting skills and problemsolving acumen. Excellent organizational skills adept at managing multiple priorities efficiently. Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite. Familiarity with ISO 9001 ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards is a plus. Essential Duties Cultivate a culture of safety environmental stewardship and employee engagement by setting the example and adhering to all safety and environmental regulations. Create and sustain a positive work environment in alignment with the company's core values and Code of Business Conduct. Strategically plan coordinate and direct all facets of safety environmental compliance quality control production delivery and maintenance operations to achieve organizational objectives. Develop and manage operational and capital budgets closely monitoring production costs and operational expenditures while implementing costsaving measures. Lead the Operations team in personnel management including recruitment retention training and performance evaluation. Oversee inventory management for raw materials and finished goods and supervise operational capital projects. Drive employee engagement in continuous improvement initiatives challenging conventional practices and embedding lean manufacturing principles. Establish and refine policies and procedures pertinent to manufacturing operations ensuring compliance and optimization. Collaborate seamlessly across various support functions to maximize resource utilization and operational efficiency. Education: Bachelor's degree is a minimum requirement with preference for an MS or MBA.
