Plant Manager

Interested in working with one of the market's leading manufacturers? Greenheck Group is a leading growth-focused, environmentally conscious, commercial HVAC manufacturer. Join our team which proudly designs and manufactures the most comprehensive line of ventilation products in the industry. The Greenheck Group is a dynamic multi- branded international organization. Our equipment is used worldwide in commercial, institutional, and industrial facilities, ranging from comfort ventilation to manufacturing processes. Our efficient products improve comfort, safety, and health of lives across the planet. Since 1947, we are deeply committed to helping you "Build Your Future," through professional growth, challenging leadership roles, and exciting opportunities around the world.

Your opportunity:

The Plant Manager will provide direction and leadership to ensure all operational objectives are accomplished in accordance with the company's targets. The individual in this position is expected to continually strive to maximize plant operations, machine utilization, labor efficiency, product quality, and customer satisfaction. Typically oversees one plant location. Will directly supervise production leaders and other manufacturing support roles.

What you'll be doing:

• Provide direct and indirect supervision and development of manufacturing engineering, materials, production scheduling, production supervisors, and production managers.

• Planning, monitoring, executing, and communicating the daily, monthly, and annual production goals.

• Develop the sales and operations plan to meet financial targets and customer service objectives looking out at a rolling 12-month window.

• Coordinate activities among various internal departments that can affect the production process (i.e. scheduling, engineering, production management, shipping, inventory control, sales, and purchasing).

• Monitor daily and monthly variance to plan, implement capacity adjustments (overtime, flex labor, etc.) to execute S&O Plan and make necessary adjustments.

• Identify and lead continuous improvement activities that enhance our key performance indicators, improve safety culture and/or advance our team member relations. Participate and lead activities relating to the 5S and Safety Teams when necessary.

• Identify and execute continuous improvement projects that achieve productivity goals and maximize efficiency for Value Streams and Production areas.

• Work with Material Specialists to define procedures to ensure proper inventory management.

• Ensure the proper maintenance and optimal performance of production machinery and equipment.

• Maintain work areas to meet or exceed company 5S and safety standards. Identify and lead safety initiatives to address plant safety concerns, providing oversight to local safety teams and supporting EHS.

• Identify and lead Capital Equipment requests, coordinating with local Manufacturing Engineers and Greenheck Group Shared Services.

• Identify and lead continuous improvement of productivity and efficiencies through effective team member engagement, labor planning, lean manufacturing principles, and materials planning.

• Oversee cross-training plans to encourage continued development of our team members.

• Meet or exceed customer service expectations which include quality and on-time shipping.

• Maintain good working knowledge of current labor policies (where applicable), regional labor policies, and any applicable government regulations. Participate in labor agreement negotiations (where applicable).

• Direct manufacturing engineering functions to improve productivity including plant layout, process flow, routings/labor standards, work methods, capital equipment, and quality levels.

• Optimize machine and equipment as well as provide guidance and support for the corporate maintenance initiatives.

• Represent manufacturing with outside visitors such as company tours, applicants in the interview process or vendors/suppliers as needed.

• Develop rolling 12-month strategic plans for achieving operational excellence in support of business unit, company sales growth targets, and profitability levels.

• Review and manage salary expenditures for assigned cost centers (I.e., salary, merit increases, additions, overtime).

• Work with business unit managers to develop and implement strategic business plans.

• Understand, communicate, and improve business unit financials.

• Work with union leadership to resolve conflicts and improve operations (where applicable).

What you should have:

• 4 Year/ bachelor's degree in supply chain, operations management, engineering, business administration, management, or a related field of study.

• 6+ years of relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment

• 6+ years of progressive work experience in supervisory or managerial roles

• Continuous improvement training

• Lean manufacturing training

• SAP experience

Why you'll love it here:

Greenheck Group has a team of individuals who devote their work to engineering Dedicated Outdoor Air System (DOAS) products. The DOAS unit has employees in Wisconsin, Minnesota, North Carolina, and Oklahoma, and it is Greenheck's fastest growing segment. Their products are mainly utilized in K-12 educational facilities where they bring fresh air in and keep spaces comfortable for a pleasant learning environment. The DOAS business unit is a focused team, and they offer numerous growth opportunities at Greenheck Group.

Benefits for you and your family:

Our benefit packages and salaries are among the best in our industry. Benefits may vary slightly by location, but usually include:

Health insurance

Prescription drug benefits

Dental insurance

Paid vacations and holidays

401(k) Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible spending accounts for medical or dependent care expenses

Tuition assistance

Employee Wellness Program

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We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, military status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

If you're looking for a place to grow while working with happy, enthusiastic, values-based people, you'll enjoy your career with us!