Plant Manager jobs in Huntington, WV

JOB OVERVIEW:

This is a high-level managerial position where the employee is responsible for organizing, directing, controlling, evaluating, and implementing through a functional management team the production operations of high-quality mining accessories, railroad, snowplow, System 2000 Boards, custom machining equipment, fabrication equipment, and drill steel products to ensure adherence to customer specifications.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

·   Secondary School Diploma Required; College/University Degree, A Plus

·   Minimum Five (5) Years Supervisory/Managerial Experience Required; or Equivalent Combination of Education and Experience

·   Forging/Stamping Experience Preferred

·   ISO 9001 Experience, A Plus

 JOB REQUIREMENTS:

·   Possess proficient ability to understand instructions and underlying principles of production operations to reason and make judgments to meet deadlines in a high-volume production environment

·   Possess proficient organizational skills to develop-implement production schedules to maintain adequate inventory of raw materials and finished products to meet customer demand

·   Possess proficient ability to implement quality/safety procedures and guidelines during all phases of production operations

·   Possess proficient verbal/written communication skills to present information or ideas clearly to personnel at all levels of production operations and senior management

·   Possess proficient information gathering and monitoring skills to facilitate effective, unbiased decision making and problem-solving functions

·   Possess proficient mathematical ability to manage production budgets

·   Possess fundamental computer skills (Microsoft Office) with knowledge of management software

·   Possess a “Team” mentality with the ability to organize and coordinate the work of others

·   Possess near/far vision and upper limb coordination with light/medium (5-20 lbs) lifting capability during normal phase duties

RESPONSIBILITIES:

·   Plan, organize, direct, control and evaluate the plant production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards in the manufacturing of products.

·   Develop, implement, and monitor procedures to cost-effectively use materials, labor, and equipment to meet production demands.

·   Develop production schedules to maintain a sufficient inventory of raw materials and

·   finished products to meet customer demand.

·   Develop and coordinate production and quality/safety inspection reporting procedures to facilitate adherence to ISO 9001 standards.

·   Develop and coordinate machine/equipment maintenance schedules to facilitate cost-effective product production.

·   Hire and supervise training of employees in the use of machines/equipment and production procedures.

·   Submit required reporting to senior management.

·   Attend corporate training sessions to acquire innovative procedures to maintain competitive edge in production operations.

·   Perform other duties and tasks as assigned by senior management.