Plant Manager - ASM

Wilsonart in Temple, TX currently has an opening for a Plant Manager for our Solid Surface Manufacturing facility (ASM).

This role will be responsible for the management and oversight of the manufacturing operations within Wilsonart's Solid Surface facility in Temple, TX. The Plant Manager will lead and utilize Operational Excellence allowing those teams to meet their Key Performance Indicator Targets.

At Wilsonart, we support employees in developing their skills and providing advancement opportunities:

• Promotions and Transfers

• Coaching and Mentoring

• Training and Development

• Educational reimbursement for you and your dependents.

At Wilsonart, we understand the importance of balance in your life. Therefore, we provide:

• Holiday Pay

• Generous Vacation time

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Actively lead and engage in Daily Management reviews.

• Drive targeted, sustainable improvement in Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost.

• Establish Manufacturing standard practices and processes. (equipment, training, policies, procedures)

• Monthly tracking and countermeasure development for all Manufacturing KPI's and deliverables

• Maintain multi-year capacity roadmap for a manufacturing location.

• Promote and facilitate diagnosis of workflow impediments and other wastes throughout the business and provide expert counsel on appropriate Operational Excellence coaching to eliminate waste.

• Establish annual productivity objectives by site and develop/facilitate tracking and delivery.

• Promote and facilitate associate development in various Operational Excellence tools and kaizen leadership.

• Communicate and drive "Best Practices" across the business and facilitate Wilsonart leadership benchmarking sessions between all locations.

• Work with Wilsonart Quality & Operational Excellence team to schedule events and get needed resources and help Wilsonart continue the evolution of the Operational Excellence tools.

• Maintain and support ISO Quality Process certification program.

• Establish/support annual Environmental and Energy reduction targets to drive improved performance.

• Develop staff in Operational Excellence and manufacturing/supply chain capabilities to facilitate talent development across Wilsonart.

• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expenses.

• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs.

• Incorporate shop-floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel.

• Drive volume growth and productivity improvements by implementing Lean and continuous improvement methodologies.

• Coordinate and collaborate with support functions (Supply Chain Planning, Continuous Improvement, Quality, Safety, Engineering, and Human Resources) to establish and implement appropriate systems in support of Production Operations goal optimization.

• Select and maintain qualified personnel in all positions reporting directly or indirectly.

• Facilitates new product launches to assure successful implementation.

• Responsible for compliance with all regulatory, corporate, and local policies (safety, environmental, quality, employment, etc.).

• Ensures a safe working environment and promotes safe work practices in the operations team.

• Understand and support the organization vision, mission, and goals

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Visionary Leadership

• Displays passion and optimism; Inspires respect and trust.

• Excellent customer-focused/interpersonal/communication skills, including active listening skills.

• Demonstrated proficiency applying lean principles in a variety of situations.

• Ability to think strategically and view the business from a general management and Manufacturing Leader standpoint.

• Change Management

• Develops workable implementation plans; Communicates changes effectively; Builds commitment and overcomes resistance; Prepares and supports those affected by change; Monitors transition and evaluates results.

• Delegation

• Delegates work assignments; Matches the responsibility to the person; Gives authority to work independently; Sets expectations and monitors delegated activities; Provides recognition for results.

• Initiative

• Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Ability to work and influence all levels of the organization.

• Effective coaching and mentoring skills.

• Participative management style-advocates team concept. Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; maintains confidentiality; listens to others without interrupting; keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.

• Professional Maturity: Insight into strengths and weaknesses of self and others. Exhibits and commands attention and respect, maintains self-control, and conveys confidence, and instills confidence in others.

• Develops Organizational Talent: Commitment to fostering long-term growth and development of associates, with attention to how their talents can best be utilized to meet current and future business needs. A quick read of the talent and caliber of others. Can identify the most important factors for success in people and not be fooled by superficial looks or presentation. Quick to act on your own insights with people and business.

• High Intellect: Conceptual, strategic, but able to probe into specifics when necessary. Analytical and fact-based but able to draw on intuition. Able to reduce information into a few salient issues on which to focus.

• Demonstrate analysis, financial management, and business acumen.

• Well-developed interpersonal skills. Ability to get along with diverse personalities. Tactful, mature.

• Exceptional communication skills, written and verbal.

• Results-oriented with the ability to balance other business considerations.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree Required in Engineering, Business, or other Technical Discipline. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be accepted. Master's Degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5-7+ years in a similar or industry-related role. 10+ years of experience preferred.

• 2+ years of which must be in a leadership capacity in a manufacturing environment.

• Prior experience working in Global/Cross-cultural environments is preferred.

• Demonstrated track record of utilizing lean manufacturing techniques and leading in a Team-based work environment.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal relations skills.

• Statistical and analytical problem-solving.

• Demonstrated track record of growing and developing direct reports.

WORKING CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about. Must be comfortable walking on the manufacturing floor and working with associates.

ENVIRONMENT:

Located in a comfortable indoor area for a majority of the role, but working in the plant will also be expected.