Arcosa, Inc. Newton , IA 50208
Posted 2 months ago
Arcosa Wind Towers is searching for a Plant Manager for our Newton, IA plant. Responsibilities for this role will include identifying and driving continuous improvement efforts, optimizing inventory, increasing Plant capacity, improving process planning capabilities, driving short- and long-term continuous improvement, and delivery performance.
The Plant Manager's overall objective is to meet and exceed customer expectations, maintain compliance with quality guidelines, manufacturing codes, and regulatory requirements, ensure a safe and secure work environment for all employees, contractors, and visitors while reducing costs, increasing service levels and achieving operation manufacturing excellence. This position reports to the BU Director of Operations.
Location: Newton, IA
What You'll Do:
Own and develop employee and plant safety culture in order to ensure OSHA and company policy compliance
Develop and accurately forecast financial budgets and activities to fund operations, maximize investments and increase efficiency
Lead production, material procurement, production planning, distribution, cost accounting, EHS, and customer service teams
Direct and manage resources to implement tactical business plans and programs to see work through completion
Develop and communicate the vision for the plant and implement strategy and objectives effectively
Set clear and consistent expectations for performance, hold teams and individuals accountable and leverage resources available both at the plant and division levels to accomplish goals
Ensure the team has necessary resources and removes barriers where appropriate
Ensure operation of machinery and mechanical equipment by developing the maintenance department and vendor/contractors to coordinate preventive maintenance requirements
Prioritize the necessary resources and create the tactical steps required to accomplish goals on time
Identify talent correctly and develop a collaborative team of key contributors
Show ownership of all aspects of plant staffing and drive retention
Exhibit a strong work ethic and focus on Lean Manufacturing, Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity and P&L management
Lead the team and company at being an active and contributing partner in their communities
Consistently and accurately achieve desired and promised results
Special projects and other duties as assigned
What You'll Need:
Minimum of 5 - 10 years' experience managing overall operations in an industrial manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree preferred
Experience in an industrial steel manufacturing plant
Experience with moderate to complex project management involving materials and manufacturing processes in a steel fabrication environment
Has led moderate to complex operations with products on manufacturing lines and cells including cutting steel plate, fitting, welding, and outfitting
Able to apply quality control and manufacturing best practices for customer specification, code and regulatory & testing requirements
Considerable knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and practices and able to communicate specific projects with sustainable results
Excellent ability to communicate and interface with peers and customer representatives
Microsoft Office suite experience and proficiency with Excel
Strong analytical, organizational, decision-making abilities
Strong oral and written communication skills
Flexibility to be available after hours, weekends and holidays as needed to support operations
Working Conditions:
Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
Ability to tolerate both high and low temperatures, loud noises typical of a manufacturing plant
Safety Activities
Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.
As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:
Activating the potential of our people,
Caring for our customers,
Optimizing operations and
Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Our Benefits:
Benefits Include:
Health & Pharmacy
Dental & Vision
Critical Illness
Flexible Spending Accounts
Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
401(k) W/Company Match
Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Long-Term Disability
Employee Assistance Program
Arcosa, Inc.