Plant Operations Manager jobs in Dothan, AL

Plant Operations Manager oversees the daily operational activities of a plant or production facility. Develops and manages production schedules to meet internal volume, cost, and quality goals. Being a Plant Operations Manager utilizes operational metrics to analyze productivity, identify issues, and set performance targets to achieve production goals. Implements plant safety and security inspections, auditing, and training procedures to meet OSHA and other required regulations. Additionally, Plant Operations Manager oversees staffing and development of all production supervisors and staff and facilitates labor relations. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in manufacturing engineering or equivalent. Typically reports to a director. The Plant Operations Manager typically manages through subordinate managers and professionals in larger groups of moderate complexity. Provides input to strategic decisions that affect the functional area of responsibility. May give input into developing the budget. To be a Plant Operations Manager typically requires 3+ years of managerial experience. Capable of resolving escalated issues arising from operations and requiring coordination with other departments. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Plant Manager
  • The Greenbrier Companies
  • Dothan, AL FULL_TIME
  • At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

     

    Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

     

    Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.

    Summary

    The Plant Manager is responsible for facility Profit & Loss and strategic direction. This position leads and develops a team of department managers as they work toward meeting the safety, quality, financial, operational, continuous improvement, and human resource goals of the facility.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities

    To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

    • Monitors operations to continuously improve productivity, effectiveness, and efficiencies. Develops and proposes improvement plans for AVP of Operations consideration.
    • Develops and manages Profit & Loss responsibility for the facility.
    • Ensures company-wide programs, policies, and procedures are implemented effectively within the facility.
    • Ensures safety and the environment is made the highest priority within the facility and strives for compliance with federal, state and company directives.
    • Mentors, develops and manages performance of the team.
    • Coordinates internal and external resources as needed to provide team member training, efficiency improvements, and reduction of quality non conformances.
    • Develops and presents information to different audiences, including production staff, department staff, senior management, and external customers.
    • Continues Greenbrier's reputation as the facility's leader for customer, and vendor relationships.

    Qualifications

    The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

     

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Proficiency in railroad mechanical operations, AAR interchange rules and billing practices.
    • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing to different audiences ranging from production employees to senior management or external customers.
    • Experience in an operations or heavy manufacturing/heavy mechanical repair environment.
    • Related work experience in wheel shop/machining shop (Wheels and Parts), welding and tank car/rail car repair (Repair), and/or railroad part manufacturing operations
    • Experience managing multiple levels of employees that range from production to management.
    • Ability to translate operational objectives into strategies and projects that drive action through others.
    • Possess strong analytical and customer service skills, is self-motivated, goal orientated, and able to work well with a team.
    • Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, phone, or copier and use computer programs that house databases, word processing, Enterprise Resource Programs (ERP), and other reporting systems.
    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple goals.
    • Ability to define and effectively solve problems.
    • Interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field
    • Experience managing a successful operation and P&L budget with revenue in excess of $25 million dollars.
    • Experience leading an organization of 100 employees.
    • 10 years experience in heavy manufacturing/heavy mechanical repair environment
    • 5-7 years experience in railroad parts manufacturing and/or railcar repair operations
    • Knowledge of General Accounting Principles and effective accounting controls.
    • Experience implementing and leading quality and continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN, Six Sigma, high performance teams, ISO and/or 4DX.

     

    Work Environment and Physical Requirements

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, the physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks.  Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate.

     

    Physical Activities and Requirements 

    Frequency Key

    Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

    Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5 hours/day)

    Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5 hours/day)

    Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)

     

    Working Postures

    • Sit: Constantly
    • Walk: Frequently
    • Bend: Occasionally
    • Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
    • Crawl: Not Applicable
    • Climb: Occasionally
    • Reach Forward: Occasionally
    • Reach Upward: Occasionally
    • Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

    Lift / Carry Requirements

    • 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
    • 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 75 lbs: Not Applicable

    Push / Pull Requirements

    • Less than 10 lbs: Occasionally
    • 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 75 lbs: Not Applicable

     

    EOE including Vet/Disability

     

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    Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Email communication from The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) will always come from a corporate email address that ends in @gbrx.com or from our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, after you have created a secure account and submitted your application. During the application process, you will create a secure account in our secure applicant tracking site that ends with “-gbrx.icims.com”. In this portal, we will ask you to provide your contact information, past employment history, education history and other job-related information.

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Glulam Plant Manager
  • SmartLam North America
  • Dothan, AL FULL_TIME
  • ***Pay Depending on Experience*** Come join North America’s largest custom glulam facility in Dothan, Alabama with full automation and State of the Art Technology. SmartLam is changing the building in...
  • 13 Days Ago

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Assistant Plant Manager
  • OFI
  • Blakely, GA FULL_TIME
  • Description Job Title: Assistant Plant Manager Location: Blakely & Sylvester, GA Department: Operations FLSA Status: Exempt We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we...
  • 15 Days Ago

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Operations Manager
  • ThompsonGas, LLC
  • Ozark, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: ThompsonGas is the nation’s fastest growing propane retailer, and we are looking for innovative, outside of the box thinkers who want to make an impact. We are rethinking the way we d...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Operations Manager
  • ThompsonGas, LLC
  • Louisville, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: ThompsonGas is the nation’s fastest growing propane retailer, and we are looking for innovative, outside of the box thinkers who want to make an impact. We are rethinking the way we d...
  • 23 Days Ago

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Operations Manager
  • ThompsonGas, LLC
  • Opp, AL FULL_TIME
  • Job Description: ThompsonGas is the nation’s fastest growing propane retailer, and we are looking for innovative, outside of the box thinkers who want to make an impact. We are rethinking the way we d...
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Quality Assurance Supervisor
  • The Judge Group
  • Dothan, AL
  • Flagstone Foods:At Flagstone Foods, we believe appreciation grows goodness. We have an appreciation for our customers, o...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Truss Plant Foreman (1st Shift)
  • TOWNSEND BUILDING SUPPLY INC
  • Dothan, AL
  • Job Details Job Location Truss Plant - Dothan, AL Position Type Full Time Education Level Not Specified Travel Percentag...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Administrative Assistant Sr, West
  • Southern Company
  • Columbia, AL
  • Job Description Administrative Assistant - Training - Plant Farley Summary of Position Duties This administrative assist...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Crater
  • Johnson Controls
  • Geneva, AL
  • ESSENTIALDUTIESANDRESPONSIBILITIES Reads work order or follows oral instructions to ascertain materials or containers to...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Sr Costing Analyst
  • Roquette Frres
  • Geneva, AL
  • Roquette is a family-owned global leader in plant-based ingredients, a pioneer of plant proteins and a leading provider ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Lead
  • Johnson Controls International
  • Geneva, AL
  • ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Assigns personnel to work areas according to workload and provide all the necessar...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outbound Loader
  • SYSCO
  • Geneva, AL
  • Company: US0164 Sysco Gulf Coast, Inc. Zip Code: 36340 Minimum Years of Experience: 0-1 Years Employment Type: Full Time...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Parks Maintenance Worker II
  • City of Enterprise, AL
  • Enterprise, AL
  • Salary: $13.73 - $20.89 Hourly Location : Enterprise, AL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: 24-00014 Department: Parks and ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Dothan /ˈdoʊθən/ is a city in Dale, Henry, and Houston counties in the U.S. state of Alabama. It is the county seat of Houston County and the seventh largest city in Alabama, with a population of 65,496 at the 2010 census. It is near the state's southeastern corner, approximately 20 miles (32 km) west of the Georgia state line and 16 miles (26 km) north of Florida. It is named after the biblical city, the place where Joseph's brothers threw him into a cistern and sold him into slavery in Egypt. Dothan is the principal city of the Dothan, Alabama metropolitan area, which encompasses all of Gene...
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Income Estimation for Plant Operations Manager jobs
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Dothan, Alabama area prices
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