Plant Manager

The Plant Manager directs and coordinates activities of production department(s) in manufacturing of electronic products.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directly supervises production employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; evaluating employee performance and setting development goals; coaching employees; rewarding and disciplining employees; setting and adjusting employee pay; addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Ensures production requirements are met; works with subordinate supervisors to address problems
• Synchronizes labor to complete as much work as possible within timeframe
• Reviews production and operating reports and resolves operational, manufacturing, and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays
• Maintains time and production records; records and tracks employee attendance
• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations
• Interprets specifications, blueprints, and job orders to workers, and assigns duties
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or employees
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists employees in solving work problems
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate employees to achieve work goals
• Recommends suggestions to improve the quality of product being produced
• Participates in regular staff meetings
• Communicates with production supervisors and employees on a regular and consistent basis
• Leads process improvement activities

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in a related field; and ten years plus industry-related progressive manufacturing experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate verbally in one‑on‑one and group situations with management, co‑workers, and employees, including the ability to give instructions; the ability to speak clearly, effectively, and professionally in positive or negative situations; listens to others without interrupting and gets clarification; and responds well to questions.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to compose and edit business correspondence and procedures. Writes clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, or schedule form. Ability to reason complex transactions. Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be able to operate the equipment and software used in the department.
• Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner and to develop and maintain strong working relationships with vendors, customers, co‑workers, employees and management; the ability to respond promptly to needs and requests for service and assistance; and ability to meet commitments.
• Strong attention to detail and focus on quality and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy of customer, company proprietary, and employee information.
• Ability to make good decisions, including exhibiting sound and accurate judgment; supporting and explaining reasoning for decisions; including the appropriate people in decision‑making process; making timely decisions; and identifying when issues should be referred to senior management.
• Exhibits dependability, including following instructions; responding to management direction; and taking responsibility for own actions.
• Ability to take initiative, including asking for and offering help when needed; performs work independently without being prompted
• Ability to prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently; and work within deadlines.
• Delegates work assignments effectively, including matching…