Plant Manager

PTC Alliance is a leading manufacturer and marketer of welded and cold drawn mechanical steel tubing and tubular shapes, plated bar and tubing, and fabricated parts and precision components.

We at PTC Alliance value our employees’ health and wellness. We offer the following:

• FREE Healthcare
• HSA option
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent & Spouse Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Cancer & Critical accident coverage
• 401K plan with company match
• Referral Bonus
• Annual college scholarship available for children & grandchildren of PTC Alliance employees
• Tuition Reimbursement eligibility

Company Description:

PTC Alliance (PTCA) is a growing, fast-paced, mechanically advanced organization that provides value-added solutions to worldwide users of mechanical tubing. This is not “an old steel pipe” business. PTC Alliance is a fact-based, solutions-oriented company that is growing each day. PTCA is a manufacturer of welded steel & alloy tubing and chrome-plated bar. PTCA has thirteen plants in PA, OH, IN, IL, MN, KY, TX, and MO; and its products are used globally, in products made by its customers such as Caterpillar, John Deere, Jeep, and Honda.

Job Summary:

We have a vacancy for an enthusiastic, dynamic, self-motivated, team player for the position of Plant Manager. The Plant Manager will play a vital role in leading a culture of innovation and industry-leading operational excellence that delivers tangible results aligned with the company’s strategic vision and values.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage all aspects of plant production, maintenance activities, workflow scheduling, and personnel to ensure all KPIs are meeting desired targets.
• Drive continuous improvement of quality procedures and ensure a safe working environment while maintaining compliance with standards.
• Lead an efficient and effective operations management process that delivers industry-leading safety, environmental, quality, cost, delivery, employee culture, and continuous improvement.
• Organize the operation to improve efficiency, develop succession plans, eliminate mistakes, and increase input into the business.
• Develop, improve, and control our processes related to the operation of the facility, service to our customers, and achievement of the company mission.
• Support our business growth objectives by improving our product offering, customer satisfaction due to new capabilities, and innovation for new products.
• Provide expectations, accountability, and direction to 6-10 direct reports.
• Continually learn – both taught on the job and self-led to build expertise in the field.
• Perform other duties as required.

The incumbent is expected to understand that all employees have a shared responsibility for the quality of products and related services provided to our customers. Duties and Responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with the PTCA Quality Management System and its policies, procedures, and work instructions as applicable to the job or function being performed.

Minimum Education and/or Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Material Science, Operations Management, Business or related required. Related experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of six sigma and lean manufacturing principles

Experience managing an IATF certified production facility is desired

• A minimum of 7 years of experience in metals-related management is required.
• A minimum of 7-10 years of manufacturing experience preferred.

Number of Direct Reports: 5-10

Job Titles of Direct Reports: None

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including written.
• Ability to effectively plan, organize and prioritize projects.
• Ability to work independently and within a team setting w/ minimal direction & supervision.
• Ability to quickly and proficiently understand and absorb new information.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are required.
• Must possess excellent judgment, attention to detail, and ability to think critically.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing, machining, scheduling, and shop operations preferred.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations: None

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to the risk of electrical shock. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, and caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.