Plant Operations Manager - Paper Manufacturing

Position : Plant Manager

Department : Operations

Reports to : Executive Director

Job Purpose :

The Plant Manager contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing the operations of the plant.

Duties and Responsibilities :

- Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving.

- Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to insure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.

- Develop and control profits, plans, and budget.

- Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries.

- Manages capital asset maintenance.

- Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards.

- Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.

- Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.

- Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives.

- Implements and maintains preventative maintenance programs.

- Incorporates shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.

- Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisor

- Address employees issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements

- Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

- Commit to plant safety procedures

- Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.

- Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime

- Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions

- Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus

Qualifications :

Education :

- University degree in Engineering or Sciences

Professional designation :

- Mechanical/Electrical Engineer, Operations/Plant Head or Manager

Knowledge, skills and abilities :

- Knowledge of Paper Industry

- Knowledge of Corrugation and Making Boxes

- Knowledge of Plant Safety Standards

- Proven Managerial Experience

- Fluent in English Language

Occupational Health and Safety, and Human Rights

- Knowledge of the voluntary sector

Proficiency in the use of computer programs for :

- Production Management Systems

- Word processing

- Databases

- Spreadsheets

- E-mail

- Internet

Personal characteristics :

The Plant Manager should demonstrate competence in some or all of the following :

Behave Ethically : Understand ethical behaviour and business practices and ensure own behaviour and the behaviour of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization

Build Relationships : Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others both internally and externally to achieve the goals of the organization.

Communicate Effectively : Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

Focus on Client Needs : Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of internal and external clients to meet or exceed their expectations within the organizational parameters.

Foster Teamwork : Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

Lead : Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interest of the organization.

Make Decisions : Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency and risks, and make clear decisions which are timely and in the best interests of the organization

Organize : Set priorities, develop a work schedule, and monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

Plan : Determine strategies to move the organization forward, set goals, create and implement actions plans, and evaluate the process and results.

Solve Problems : Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Experience :

5 to 7 years of plant managerial responsibility.

Working Conditions :

- Plant Manager work in a factory/plant environment

- Plant Manager usually work a standard work week

- Plant Manager may be required to work some overtime hours to attend meetings of the Board and during specific periods of breakdowns, peak sale seasons.