Plant Manager

Carlisle Weatherproofing Technologies, a worldwide leading diversified manufacturer of premium building products and related technology has immediate openings for a Plant Manager at its Terrell, TX location. The Plant Manager has general management responsibility for the overall manufacturing processes as well as the physical facility. This includes accountabilities for all products manufactured, all aspects of safety performance including environmental, product quality and quantity, personnel hiring and discipline, training, budgeting, shipping & receiving, cost control and reduction, and development of a strong team environment with clear and effective communications. The Plant Manager serves as the key interface with a variety of support personnel including R&D, Engineering, Technical Services, Scheduling, Sales, Customer Service and Logistics. This position will utilize the Carlisle Operating System framework as the foundation for the training of employees and to support operational requirements. Scope of the job hours of operations is 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday with "on call" 24-hour availability. Possible weekend hours may be required to meet production demands in busy season. Occasional travel to other facilities for meetings or training; typically no more than 15% travel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop a manufacturing team to provide exceptional customer service at the lowest possible cost while maintaining a safe work environment. Specific duties include management of employee development/training, plant scheduling, recruiting/terminations, customer contact, financial tracking, safety implementation, supplier evaluation, and process improvement.

• Oversight and leadership of the Lean Manufacturing journey in the plant. This includes leveraging the Carlisle Operating System (COS) to drive daily, incremental improvement in all aspects of the site. Additionally, strong emphasis on employee engagement, capacity improvement, visual management, and advanced manufacturing techniques are required for success in this role. The Plant Manager is expected to be the "champion" of the COS implementation.

• Inventory control - This involves releasing all raw materials, supplies and finished goods. The Plant Manager is also responsible for implementation of an inventory audit procedure to ensure accurate inventories are always maintained.

• Create an environment for success among supervisory and production employees. It is pertinent that the Plant Manager convey an attitude that is positive and confident. He/she must direct the staff to achieve their highest level of performance while treating them with respect and dignity.

• Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders in their managerial skills to align with overall company goals.

• Work with purchasing, environmental, health & safety, engineering, human resources, and corporate staff. The Plant Manager will be called upoin to be the local expert for their plant regarding these topics.

• Manage the buildings and grounds to ensure good manufacturing practices are adhered to and a professional appearance is maintained.

• Continuously monitor compliance with all environmental permits pertaining to the manufacturing process and facility.

• Other duties may include interactions with inside and outside customers, as well as outside vendors and agencies.

Working Conditions:

• Environment is generally in an office or manufacturing setting.

• Exposure to safety hazards and/or materials used in the manufacturing process may require the use of personal protective equipment, including: hearing protection, steel-toed shoes, eye protection, and respiratory protection.