Plant Manager

What You Will Do
Manage and direct all plant operations to achieve business plan objectives while providing customer service and satisfaction.
Drive the production and shipment of all customer orders from the South Grafton plant.
Recruit and build the operations team including quality, supervision, and materials.
Direct the LEAN / continuous improvement efforts throughout the plant to achieve objectives.
Review plant progress on a regular basis against key business goals, determine root causes of any missed objectives, and drive corrective action as needed to eliminate root causes.
Maintain the plant certifications by ensuring all applicable policies, procedures and work instruction are in compliance.
Support and drive key plant initiatives on cost reduction, quality improvement, delivery and inventory reduction.
Support external customer needs to assure product reliability and acceptance. Provide operational support as needed to resolve customer issues and discrepancies.
Ensure compliance with Molex and regulatory requirements.
Provide communication on a regular basis to employees, supervisors and managers regarding company, division, plant and department objectives and performance.
Maintain a safe plant working environment with good housekeeping practices.
Appraise employee performance in accordance with Molex policies and procedures as well as assist in employee interviewing, development, coaching, and other activities as required.
Understands, supports and contributes to current Molex Quality Management System, Six Sigma, International Standards Organization (ISO) and Environmental, and/or Health and Safety (EH&S) Management Systems by following stated policies and procedures.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Four-year degree in engineering, science or business
5+ years plant management experience.
A firm base and knowledge of key manufacturing processes such as extrusion, cabling, braiding
Effective leadership skills to develop and optimize the performance of others
Strong communication, presentation, and organizational skills
Proficient PC skills, including MS Project, Excel and PowerPoint
Skilled at managing complex projects and leading cross-functional teams to achieve project timelines
Financial acumen including basic Profit and Loss, trade-offs, cost benefit, NPV, ROI and growth/profit mindset
What Will Put You Ahead
10+ years in production plant (wire and cable preferred) with progressive steps of increasing
Knowledge of shipping in a fast turn situation (high mix, low volume), and an understanding of planning techniques to support very short visibility customer demand
Hiring Philosophy
All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.
Who We Are
At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
Our Benefits
Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information.
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