Plant Manager

Overview

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to thrive and deliver your best.

Job Description:

INNOVATE WITHOUT BOUNDARIES! At Milwaukee Tool we firmly believe that our People and our Culture are the secrets to our success -- so we give you unlimited access to everything you need to thrive and deliver your best. Behind our doors you'll be empowered every day to own it, drive it, and do what it takes to support the biggest breakthroughs in the industry.

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The Plant Manager will be responsible for defined operations functions supporting Milwaukee Tool’s global power tools facilities. This role will start in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, for the first six months and transition to an expatriate assignment in Asia or Mexico, where you will lead initiatives that align with our global expansion and operational strategies.

You will drive operational excellence, implement world-class manufacturing strategies, and build high-performing teams that support Milwaukee Tool's ambitious growth. As a leader, you’ll ensure the facility meets its operational objectives, develops its people, and embodies Milwaukee’s cultural values.

• Oversee the facilities readiness to support the manufacturing operations
• Develop the staffing & training plan for the plant – short and long-term
• Build and maintain a safe & efficient plant, with a culture anchored on Milwaukee’s core values.
• Develop KPI’s and manage them independently to meet/exceed goals.
• Balance day to day tactical leadership with strategic long-term objectives.
• Plan and manage the plant budget to maintain financial health.
• Production oversight to ensure schedule attainment, on-time delivery and weeks of stock meet standards.
• Manage logistics and supply chain relationships to ensure continuity of supply.
• Lead cross-functional teams to execute operational plans while delivering best in class safety, quality, service levels and cost.
• Identify gaps and optimize processes, systems, technologies, and flow through the entire value stream of the operations to drive productivity, reduce costs and lead times and control quality.
• Instill operational disciplines and best practices throughout leadership team and on the plant floor.
• Build a methodology of strong 5S practices, Gemba walks, metrics/ KPIs/ dashboards to ensure the right data-driven and financially sound decision-making is being executed.
• Strategic planning to include capacity, space planning, skilled labor, and new product development.
• Staff oversight for hiring, training, and mentoring to include performance reviews, providing feedback, and fostering a positive culture.
• Ensure training programs provide our employees with the skills needed to do their jobs as well as training opportunities for career growth and advancement.
• Build an agile workforce that is cross trained to respond to changes and volatility.
• Understand risks and opportunities for the plant; manage them by developing mitigation plans and execute as needed.

• Requires a BS/BA degree in Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or Industrial Technology or related area, or equivalent experience.
• 5 years’ experience leading operations and a diverse workforce, including 2+ years in plant management. Leadership in a production environment is highly preferred.
• Experience or certification in Lean/Six Sigma, inventory management/planning, and/or project management are preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills: have the ability to motivate, coach, and drive the team to results.
• Demonstrated success in creating a high performing organization centered around a strong company culture.
• High-change environments.
• Balancing daily plant objectives with strategic and improvement projects.
• Working cross-functional with geographically distributed support functions and sister plants performing similar activities.
• Solid communication skills, both written and verbal skills are required.
• Proficiency with…