Manager, Plant III

Join the HWI Operations Team as a Manager, Plant III! Summary The Manager, Plant III is a highly specialized and critical position accountable for contributing to HarbisonWalker Internationals overall business performance through the overall operation of the plant; ensuring safety, production, quality and capital efficiency goals are met. This role is responsible for having adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, etc). Responsibilities Developing, implementing, and maintaining manufacturing plans and KPIs to ensure the plant operates at optimum levels with efficient utilization of people, equipment, and resources; directing the resolution of operational, manufacturing, maintenance and quality issues to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays Minimizing rework, scrap and material losses; continuously seeks and implements cost and waste reduction initiatives; utilizing tools like 5S, Lean and 6Sigma Ensuring KPIs and targets are developed for departmental activities Managing plant safety program(s) in a manner that supports a positive safety culture Reviewing and directing all aspects of plant quality system Managing engineering activities; developing and implementing short-term and long-term capital project plans; ensuring capital projects are delivered to scope, on time and within budget Overseeing inventories of supplies, raw materials and finished; ensuring raw material planning and procurement meet manufacturing needs Identifying, managing, and developing talent to maximize individual, team and organizational effectiveness; fostering a culture of engagement and accountability; coaching through feedback, development planning and performance management; using effective change management skills to effectively plan, implement and evaluate change management objectives Requirements Requires B.S. in Engineering, Science or related field Requires interpersonal skills in dealing with employees and customers Requires strong management skills with the ability to supervise multiple teams Requires leadership, team building, and management skills Encouraging to team and staff; able to mentor and lead Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities Requires knowledge of refractory materials, products, and operations Requires computer operation skills including, proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, CAD and Oracle ERP Requires strong decision making and problem-solving skills Requires strong mechanical aptitude Requires knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing and LEAN Management principles Requires experience in working towards Lean production Requires knowledge of

ISO 9001

2015 Quality Standards Quality Management Systems The Manager, Plant III requires four plus (4+) years of manufacturing and management experience in an industrial manufacturing operation. Project Management qualification preferred Lean/ Six Sigma, Green Belt certification preferred

Physical and Environmental Requirements Physical Activity:

Requires more than 2/3 of time reaching; 1/3 to 2/3 of time standing, sitting, speaking/hearing; and less than 1/3 of time walking, climbing/balancing, stooping/ kneeling/ crouching/crawling, tasting/smelling.

Lifting:

Requires lifting up to 100 pounds less than 1/3 of time.

Vision:

Requires accurate close and distance vision, color vision, and the ability to focus.

Environment:

Requires 1/3 to 2/3 of time in an office setting; and less than 1/3 of time working near moving technical parts, working in high, precarious places, exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outdoor weather, and/or in extreme heat.

Noise:

Requires exposure to moderate noise.

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Will you now, or in the future, require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H-1B visa status)? Do you meet this requirment? The Manager, Plant III requires four plus (4+) years of manufacturing and management experience in an industrial manufacturing operation.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Manufacturing:

4 years (Required)

Location:

Fulton, MO 65251 (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Fulton, MO 65251 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Fulton, MO 65251: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person