Plant Manager Position Available In Holmes, Mississippi
Tallo's Job Summary: The Plant Manager position at Hunter Engineering in Durant, Mississippi requires experience in assembly/fabrication environments and Lean/Six Sigma knowledge. Responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day operations, optimizing production, managing staff, and ensuring safety and quality standards. The role offers industry-leading healthcare, profit-sharing, paid time off, and advancement opportunities. Join Hunter in driving excellence through innovation and teamwork.
Job Description
Plant Manager
Department:
DUR-Plant
Location:
Durant , MS Do you have a passion for directing and running day-to-day operations? We’re hiring a Plant Manager for our electronics manufacturing operation in Durant, Mississippi.
If you possess:
Proven work experience as a Plant Manager in an assembly/fabrication environment
Lean/Six Sigma experience, ISO 9001 experience is a plus.
Solid communication skills and a servant leader mindset are essential Hunter could be an excellent fit for you! Family-owned since 1946, Hunter Engineering is the global industry leader in wheel alignment systems, wheel balancing systems, vehicle inspection systems, and more. Hunter equipment, made in America, is approved and used by vehicle manufacturers, tire companies, and dealers in over 130 countries. The St. Louis Business Journal named Hunter a 2023 finalist for the Best Places to Work award. The Plant Manager must be a self-starter who drives a continuous improvement agenda; they must have an in-depth understanding of the business such that the right structure and the right people are deployed; an energy level and an attention-to-detail that routinely delivers the forecasted outcomes; the mental discipline, persistence and confidence to function in a manufacturing environment effectively; the vision and leadership to revolutionize the shop floor using Lean and Six Sigma tools. This role will have responsibility for the overall operations of a production facility and its employees. It is a multi-shift facility with 200+ employees in exempt and non-exempt roles.
What you will do:
Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
Be responsible for production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
Allocate resources effectively and thoroughly utilize assets to produce optimal results.
Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
Oversee all operations, staff activity, and performance; trigger corrective actions if needed.
Share a trusting relationship with the workgroup and recruit, manage, and develop plant staff.
Collect and analyze data to find and eliminate places of waste.
Commit to plant safety procedures.
Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.
Develop and build a culture of engagement at all levels of the business to provide a highly energized team that is flexible to meet the company’s changing needs.
Stay current with the latest production management best practices and concepts.
Additional Qualifications Include:
A BS in engineering or a related technical field is required.
5+ years of proven experience as a Plant Manager in a manufacturing setting is highly preferred
Lean/Six Sigma experience
Ability to manage a variety of cross-functional team members.
Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
Proven knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources)
Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise
Knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, and inventory
Proficient in MS Office
Ability to create accountability and to lead by example.
Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills Hunter Fosters a
Culture of:
Innovation & Continuous Improvement
Appreciation & Recognition
Advancement Opportunities
Pay for
Performance Some Benefits and Perks Include:
Industry-Leading Healthcare
Industry-Leading Profit-Sharing Plan w/ Safe Harbor Contribution
Generous Paid Time Away
Tuition Reimbursement Program
Parental Leave Our people come first as we aim for excellence. We value work/life balance and take pride in our culture of excellence, respect, innovation, teamwork, and service to others. Will you join us in our mission to ‘align people and innovation to drive excellence?’
