Plant Manager jobs in Allentown, PA

Position Description:

Responsible for the management, direction and operating results of the Westchester Plastics, LLC, Nesquehoning, PA custom compounding thermoplastics manufacturing plant to carry out division production objectives at the lowest costs consistent with quality requirements. Delegate authority through key subordinate managers responsible for production, material control, maintenance, quality control, plant/mechanical engineering and human resources.

Position Requirements

1. Direct and coordinate the execution of manufacturing schedules to meet the production objectives established by Division management consistent with sales requirements and plant capacity.
2. Control overall quality to insure that materials produced meet or exceed government industry and Company specifications.
3. Direct and coordinate the maintenance of buildings and equipment; and plant security and protection including participation in long-range plant expansion, conversion and equipment planning.
4. Direct and coordinate the conduct of the employee relations within the facility to maintain a positive and effective labor relations climate that the facility consistent with Corporate, Group and Division policies and application of such policies to the operation of the plant.
5. Direct the manufacturing support activities of maintenance, production control, purchasing, work in process and raw material inventories, accounting and service activities.
6. Represent the company in the community and promote the Company's goodwill and interests in the community activities.
7. Develop and maintain an effective staff to insure the continuity of the operation consistent with division objectives.
8. Confers with customers and representatives of association industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in the area.
9. Direct and oversee customer activity for new products from initial production trials to full scale production. Ensure equipment and processes are established and plant workforce is properly trained to execute necessary requirements.
10. Ensure employee health & safety, and ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements related to Health, Safety & Environment
11. Manage expenses and productivity to ensure that the location meets/exceeds the expected selling profit.