Plant Manager - Clearwater

Plant Manager - Clearwater ITW Performance Polymers - 3.6 Clearwater, FL Job Details Full-time $92,625 - $120,000 a year 1 day ago Qualifications Space allocation Plant management Managerial strategic planning Strategic management 7 years EHS Workflow management (operations management method) ISO standards Engineering ERP systems Bachelor's degree in business Safety standards in production Six Sigma methodology implementation Emergency management Microsoft Office Policy & process development Managing budgets in a finance role Bachelor's degree in engineering Entrepreneurship Bachelor's degree Team management Task prioritization Financial control management Performance Improvement (PI) Prototype creation Revenue target achievement Bachelor's degree in operations management Quality control operations Manufacturing maintenance Maintenance management Quality assurance within manufacturing Root cause analysis Senior level Business Operations Leadership Implementing cost-saving initiatives Manufacturing company experience Procurement management Prototypes Communication skills Implementing lean manufacturing processes Organizational budget management Supply chain collaboration New product launch experience

Full Job Description Job Description:

SUMMARY At ITW Performance Polymers, our Operations team is a pivotal part of helping us to deliver best-in-class products for our customers. As a Plant Manager, you will get to lead, direct, and control the day-to-day activities of our Clearwater manufacturing facility including providing leadership and oversight of our manufacturing, distribution management, and facilities teams. You will work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, leveraging your entrepreneurial spirit and continuous improvement mindset to optimize efficiency, coordinate strategic business needs, and achieve financial and operating objectives within the division's business plan. This is an exciting opportunity to roll up your sleeves and make an impact within a Fortune 200 organization!

ITW'S BUSINESS MODEL & CULTURE

We have an environment shaped by our decentralized, entrepreneurial culture that brings our exciting ideas to life. Our people thrive in our "flexibility within the framework" approach. We are committed to providing you with growth and development opportunities that maximize your unique potential. Our culture empowers you to think and act like a business owner - we want your entrepreneurial spirit to thrive! Be a part of One ITW/One Team, where everyone's contribution matters in our quest to achieve our full potential. We live by our Core Values of Trust, Respect, Integrity, Shared Risk and Simplicity.

YOU MIGHT LIKE THIS JOB I F YOU

… Are an entrepreneur and self-starter - you enjoy taking ownership of your surroundings and constantly seek to find ways to improve. Thrive in a fast-paced environment that keeps you on your toes - you love a good challenge and stay calm under pressure. Are active and interactive. You like to be involved in the day-to-day and are great at building rapport with your team. Have a passion for process improvement and making your team more efficient and effective. You enjoy finding solutions to complex challenges and do so with poise and resolve.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Run a safe, injury/accident-free workplace. Oversee and report weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual metrics to achieve site revenue targets at the Clearwater facility. Provide leadership in developing an environment that fosters employee responsibility and empowerment to fully utilize skills of the team in contributing to the division's strategic goals. Formulate, implement, and measure Operations strategy, policies and programs to improve competitive positions by reducing costs, improving quality, and reducing lead times. Analyze and improve organizational process and workflow, employee and space requirements, and equipment layout; implement changes. Lead the purchasing department to facilitate MRD/Kanban and replenish raw materials stock. Collaborate with Sourcing team to enforce supplier/item risk strategies. Control associated manufacturing and operational costs according to annual budget forecasts. Identify and implement process improvements by means of simplification and/or required capital expenditure. Prepare Capital Expenditure Requests as necessary. Work closely with quality organizations to ensure that company's products and services meet quality standards before going to market. Understand customer expectations and needs and help develop quality control processes. Ensure manufacturing processes are compliant with company policy and in line with

ISO 9001

2015 requirements. Provide oversight of site maintenance including security, buildings/grounds, annual servicing of site equipment and emergency repairs. This includes reviewing of plans for emergency repairs, ensuring contingencies are in place so minimum disruption to production is maintained. Partner with the Innovation Team to help prototype new products through the manufacturing process and aid in the early launch stages of new products. Promote, support, and adhere to all safety, environmental and quality related policies and procedures.

SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management or Business, plus 7-10 years of manufacturing experience, 3 years in progressive leadership role. Demonstrated proven success in implementing operational efficiency through Lean, Six Sigma, and/or Continuous Improvement methodologies. Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking capabilities, with the ability to problem solve root causes with a solution orientated mindset. Ability to influence, gain followership, and lead through others. Ability to prioritize competing priorities and work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines. Excellent communication skills, verbal and written skills in a business and technical nature. Able to build professional relationships and network. Demonstrated strategic thinking capabilities with a hands-on approach. Fluent in MS Office applications & ERP. Ability to travel 25% of time. Candidates must live in or be open to relocation to Clearwater, Florida.

Compensation Information:

The salary for this role is $92,625 - $120,000.00. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and this range. This salary range may also be modified in the future. ITW is an equal opportunity employer. We value our colleagues' unique perspectives, experiences and ideas and create workplaces where everyone can develop their careers and perform to their full potential. As an equal employment opportunity employer, ITW is committed to equal employment opportunity and fair treatment for employees, beginning with the hiring process and continuing through all aspects of the employment relationship. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.