Job Purpose

To manage all aspects of a plant in support of corporate business objectives by ensuring compliance with all standards, policies, and regulations for the safe, environmentally sound production of quality product. This position is distinguished from a Plant Manager II by the use of standard/routine technologies and the responsibility of a component of a standard facility.

We’d love to meet you if... 
… you’re energized by big challenges and creating a plan to meet the challenge 
… you enjoy working with others to deliver great work 
… you’re innovative and looking for a values-driven, positive culture and environment

In this position you will have the opportunity to:

• Drives continuous safety, quality and environmental improvements and culture based on current Best Practices
• Interacts with upper level management to define resource needs of the plant such as raw materials and capital projects
• Assembles and leads multi-function site business team
• Develops, communicates and implements plant goals, business objectives, operating plans and capital plans
• Communicates the corporate vision and goals to staff and employees
• Manages and develops staff and employees, including hiring, orientating, training and performance management
• Lead performance management effort that includes the identification and communication of critical success factors
• Accountable for achieving forecasted financial performance targets
• Contribute to the process of managing the capital projects and cost reductions process, including a 3-5-year capital expenditure plan
• Establishes and maintains customer focus for employees
• Develops budget and manages within budgeted guidelines
• Ensures product quality meets established standards
• Ensures compliance and perform all duties in accordance with all safety/environmental rules and regulations
• Manages and maintains equipment, site, and facilities in appropriate working condition to meet business needs
• Cultivates and maintains relationships with key customers
• Establishes solid manufacturing and operating systems to maximize production and profitability
• Travel required 20% of the time

What do I need to be successful?

• 6+ years' experience in technical manufacturing facility, preferably within the forest products industry
• 3+ years' experience managing professional, technical, and/or supervisory employees
• Or any equivalent combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position
• Strong technical knowledge
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and process improvement techniques
• Broad knowledge of safety and environmental systems and procedures
• Knowledge of current management and supervisory techniques
• Strong leadership skills; ability to lead meetings/teams
• Ability to effectively implement change

Education

• Bachelors' degree in Business, Manufacturing, Production or related field.

Work Environment

• Plant Environment