Key Responsibilities:
• Will work closely with executive management team to establish long-range operating goals; The ideal candidate must be focused on the tactical execution of strategy, moving this business unit forward, as well as an experienced leader skilled at establishing, evaluating and motivating a cross functional team.
• Ensures that, as the company grows, its processes and capabilities meet or exceed all customer expectations for cost, quality, delivery and responsiveness.
• Directs the development of both short- and long-term objectives, policies, budgets and operating plans for the plant. Will manage the financial performance of all operations towards the successful achievement of the annual budget and profit plan.
• Establishes operating policies and procedures aligned with the company’s objectives and ensures they are followed and executed on.
• Routinely and systematically evaluates overall operational results and reports these results to the executive team.
• Organize and manage the resources of the plant to get things done and set clear expectations, design practical processes and procedures that ensure accountability through a workable performance management system.
• Resourceful, figure-it-out-and-get-it-done mentality, with a track record of creating highly efficient operations.
• Works with Human Resources to hire, train and evaluate Operations & Plant personnel; Proven ability to select, lead, and support the development of people.
• Will be an approachable leader who understands the value of teamwork and will motivate the team to maximum productivity and overall operational performance.
• Work with vendors and be skilled in establishing and managing supplier relationships and performance.

Leadership and Management:
• Passionate about coaching and training the operations team. Effective at setting, evaluating and inspiring individual and team goals that develop people to promote a positive “get-it-done” culture.
• In conjunction with plant management teams set operational performance objectives for each department which are achievable and tied to long-term goals and continuous improvement that enhance plant through-put, quality, customer expectation and maximize company profitability.
• Train and monitor the team’s utilization of established systems and processes to track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
• Develop and implement processes, procedures, and metrics that drive accountability; Define and communicate the responsibilities, lines of authority and accountability of all direct team members to ensure all are in agreement and understanding; Provides consistent, on-going, comprehensive communications including but not limited to goal attainment, continuous improvement initiatives, customer satisfaction, and overall company performance.
• Responsible for short- and long-term strategies, planning, budgets, expense control and formulating goals.
• Identifies risk and opportunity and initiates prompt corrective action when necessary to assure successful through-put and delivery of final product.
• Ability to create Key Performance Indicators (KPI’s) to maintain and maximize the overall operations.
• Acts as the safety champion for the organization to drive to the goal of zero injuries. Personally, involved in safety related activities and holds staff and employees accountable for related actions.