Plant Manager

Our client is seeking a qualified Plant Manager in Gardner, MA. 

SUMMARY:  The Plant Manager is responsible for coordinating various daily production functions in partnership with the VP of Manufacturing and/or President, Maintenance Department, Tooling Department and the Quality Assurance Department in order to meet the company’s production goals and quality standards

Job Duties:

• Work with production schedules to arrange for mold conversions, changes, and preventative maintenance on Molding machines.
• Oversee schedule of machines and mold changes.
• Follow production schedule and advise floor personnel of any upcoming changes in material, color etc.
• Oversee the activities of all Shift Supervisors in support of safety, quality and productivity.
• Work with customer orders and interface with Maintenance Manager, Quality Manager
• and Mold Technicians to establish efficient and effective schedules and priorities.
• Assure that all safety requirements are observed and that work areas are maintained in
• a neat and orderly condition.
• Make necessary adjustments to machines and auxiliary equipment.
• Test new molds and recommend changes or alterations as requested.
• Work with Shift Supervisors to diagnose and correct manufacturing problems on molds, material, machines, etc.
• Recommend cycle times assuring quality parts.
• Perform minor maintenance repairs.
• Administration of department/shift documentation and reports, time keeping records, performance, etc.
• Complete daily production records, input data into utilization format.
• Responsible to select, train (or supervise training of), assign, discipline and/or recommend termination of department personnel.
• Conduct performance appraisals and solve routine personnel problems.
• Review backorder status on a weekly basis with Production Scheduler.
• Coordinate, train and oversee maintenance on mold-work order system.

Education and Skill Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Management or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. 
• Proven track record in managing a Molding Operation with general knowledge of injection machine operations and comprehensive understanding of molds. 
• Strong communication skills (written, verbal and presentation) and ability to understand and work from written and/or verbal instructions. 
• Excellent problem solving, organizational, analytical and interpersonal skills required.
• Computer experience in Windows environment, including CRM, MS Office Suite and IQMS. 
• Must be able to fluently read, write and speak the English language. 
• Available to travel on occasion, possibly overnight, and maintain a valid driver’s license. 

 Please contact Barbara at 978-798-1610 for more information.