Foundry Plant Manager (Decatur, IL)

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We are currently seeking a Plant Manager for our Steel and Iron Foundry in Decatur, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Sr Vice President of Operations, the Plant Manager provides leadership and continuous improvement for the facility, people and processes. The position directs and leads the operation of the plant to insure the achievement of key metrics (Safety, Quality, OTD, and Cost). The plant manager will maintain effective working relationships with employees by promoting a positive work environment within the manufacturing areas, ensuring consistent application of company policies throughout areas of responsibility and communicating company's strategy and goals to all functional areas.

TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

SAFETY:

• Actively promotes safety to achieve safety incident rate at or below the goal (TBD in annual plan). Champion safety in plant.
• Actively monitor plant safety through the BBS process, walkthroughs and audits.
• Promotes safety and ensures that employees perform their tasks in a safe manner, which complies with applicable regulations and accepted best practices.
• Ensure OSHA compliance is adhered.
• Monitor trends and develop strategies.
• Oversee incident investigations, disseminate information to other plants and ensure correction actions are completed.
• Ensure training is completed timely and effectively. Ensure safety committee is empowered to identify and recommend corrective actions.

QUALITY:

• Achieve cost of quality at or below the goal (TBD in annual plan) and maintain ISO certification.
• Ensure that all processes are defined, documented and communicated.
• Ensure all employees are following documented procedures.
• Ensure that quality defects are fully investigated and corrective actions are completed and documented.
• Liaise with customers to obtain feedback, clarify requirements / expectations and address concerns.

ON-TIME DELIVERY:

• Achieve OTD at or above the goal (TBD in annual plan). Collaborate with Sales and Central Operations to establish committed delivery dates. Rigorously monitors project schedules.
• Ensure master scheduling is accurate and purchase parts are managed appropriately.
• Ensure communication between plants, departments and outside vendors to achieve delivery commitments.
• Promote an environment of continuous improvement.

COST:

• Achieve cost objectives to include cost savings, budgeted margins and forecasted volume.
• Ensure budgets, capital and operating expenses are proposed and presented for approval in a timely fashion, achieved and promptly reported.
• Manage inventory levels and turns to meet objectives.
• Champion operational and process improvements.

PEOPLE:

• Provide overall leadership to employees and foster a positive work environment to promote morale and employee engagement in the plant.
• Ensure that all plant employees are evaluated annually, and equitably.
• Coach and counsel employees to achieve high levels of performance. Review, develop and implement training strategies to ensure staff has the required skills, knowledge and competencies to support the business objectives.
• Foster an environment of transparent communication that results in high levels of respect, employee engagement and retention.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

• Address the environmental objectives and aspects through the installation of a robust EMS system.
• Make continual improvements to EMS and report performance during CAR and Management Reviews.
• Ensure all environmental permitting, reporting and compliance obligations are current.
• Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies

Other duties as assigned

QUALITIFCATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• Post-Secondary education in engineering or business degree is required.
• Master’s Degree preferred.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

• At least ten (10) years’ experience in a supervisory level position and managing a diverse team.
• Must have experience with manufacturing processes and knowledge of foundry processes (melt, green sand and no-bake molding, coremaking, etc.) is a plus.
• Must be experience in most or all of the following areas: LEAN principles and methodology, safety compliance, budget planning and cost control, profit and loss statements, and quality control management.
• Candidate must possess experience managing and leading a team including experience in staffing, training and development, coaching, and performance management, succession planning, employee retention and engagement.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills are required.
• Must possess excellent negotiations, interpersonal and communication skills both oral and written.
• Computer literate including Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets. SAP knowledge and/or experience would be an asset.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer; occasional standing and walking for your scheduled shift.
• Must remain stationary for extended periods and move throughout the building to access files.
• Must work effectively in a noisy environment.
• Ability to lift and move equipment or objects up to 20-25 pounds occasionally.
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Occasional travel required, involving walking, standing, sitting, and driving for varying durations.
• Site inspections required to identify and address safety concerns.
• Frequent use of hands and arms for dialling phones and using a computer mouse.

Working Location:

• Decatur, Illinois.

Salary:

• $125,000/year - $150,00/year, plus bonuses

Thanks and Best Regards,

Carolyn Wong

Talent Acquisition Specialist

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

5500 Parkwood Way

Richmond, BC, V6V2M4

• Office: (604) 231-3559
• Mobile: (307) 214-0398
• Fax: (604) 273-8927
• Email: carolyn.wong@voestalpine.com

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