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Plant Manager

AT Saint-Gobain
Saint-Gobain

Plant Manager

Hot Springs, AR

Position Description

Job Summary

What's the job?

The Plant Manager is responsible for the daily management and coordination of plant operations including production, maintenance, pre-production, operations, and logistics. This is a hands-on position that is responsible for the development of policies and procedures designed to increase productivity, assure quality, and mitigate production problems. The Plant Manager will improve throughput and other in-house processes with the objective of reducing overall costs and enhancing customer satisfaction. The incumbent will provide direction to direct reports, offering professional expertise and monitoring performance to ensure that departmental and individual objectives are achieved within scheduled timelines and budgets. The incumbent will also be tasked with establishing and maintaining a safe, legally compliant workplace, and enforcing compliance with all corporate policies and procedures. Must be fully engaged in the continuous improvement of the process and actively developing their direct reports to the same level.

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  • Provide key leadership in overall EHS efforts and WCM activities.
  • Provide guidance/direction, tools and resources to direct reports.
  • Plant lead in people development and organizational development.
  • Responsible for general operations and strategic planning (short term and long term).
  • Responsible for operational cost controls and budgeting as well as capital budgeting and planning.
  • Review financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement.
  • Provide key leadership to quality, efficiency, productivity and cost savings.
  • Provide top leadership for labor relations.
  • Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential.
  • Always maintain professionalism, tact, diplomacy, and sensitivity to portray the company in a positive manner.
  • Develop and implement new business strategies for creating or improving processes and procedures to improve performance.
  • Ensure compliance with all safety procedures, establish and promote the maintenance of a safe, accident free and healthy work environment.
  • May be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Required Qualifications

What do you bring?

  • BS Degree (Masters preferred) with a strong emphasis on business, finance or engineering, with a minimum of 6-years hands-on experience in key leadership role in similar manufacturing mineral processing, or mining environment.
  • This position requires an understanding of the production operation and its practices and procedures, as well as a high level of human relation's skills to develop and motivate subordinates.
  • Must demonstrate core competencies of engagement in safe work behaviors, effective communications, listening, and organizational skills.
  • Must be computer literate and have knowledge of lean manufacturing principles such as Six Sigma and WCM process.
  • Familiarity with MSHA and OSHA rules and regulations.
  • Position is dedicated to providing leadership and direction for activities within the plant

Company Summary

Why work for us?

At Saint-Gobain, our employees have pride in belonging to an organization whose culture is made up of these core values: Trust, Empowerment, & Collaboration. Our company encourages diversity and inclusion in all its forms while making the world a more beautiful and sustainable home.

What are our perks?

We provide unique options to fit your unique lives! Our Total Rewards Program is customizable to accommodate your needs. Our menu of flexible options includes, but is not limited to:

  • Excellent healthcare options: Medical, vision, prescription & dental
  • Family Focus & Balance: Parental leave, paid time-off and Employee Assistance Program
  • Financial Security: Competitive 401(k), Company-funded Retirement Accumulation Plan and Employee Stock Purchase Program (PEG)
  • Tuition Reimbursement: Continuing education for every season of your career
  • Pet Insurance options: Insurance plan & prescription discount program for your furry friends
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • PerkSpot: Our exclusive one-stop online discount marketplace
  • LiveWell: Rewarding you for living a healthy lifestyle

Legal Statement

Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.

Client-provided location(s): Glenwood, AR, USA
Job ID: Saint_Gobain-USA07143
Employment Type: Other