POSITION SUMMARY

The Plant Manager directs and manages all aspects of the Bristol, TN Operations, which include mixing, coating, inspection, quality, fabrication, maintenance, and textile plants.  Responsibilities also include recruiting, hiring and training personnel, and associate relations in a non-union environment and will maintain focus on safety, productivity, and Lean Sigma continuous improvement to meet operational objectives. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Be a strong advocate for safety and support the SafetyWay program, leading by example to influence safe work behaviors and ensure safety procedures, training and policies are followed.
• Coordinate daily plant activities within the Bristol plants, reviewing plan with supervisors and department managers to ensure the production and schedule objectives are accomplished timely and cost effective manner.  Has the authority to reprioritize when needed to balance between plant locations.
• Manage raw material, work-in-process, and finished goods inventory to meet company stocking requirements and inventory turn goals.
• Work closely with Innovation and Technology and R&D departments on activities in the Bristol plants as they refine, redesign and create new products for the marketplace. 
• Work closely with Quality Control, Environmental Health & Safety, and Technical departments to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determine trends and areas of improvement.
• Confers with Corporate and Senior Management to ensure manufacturing objectives and customer requirements are being met.
• Good communication with Sales and Customer Service to review customer issues and complaints. Responds promptly to customer needs.
• Guide and support maintenance and engineering for process and facility improvement projects and managing capital expenditures.
• Monitor overall plant performance for safety, production, quality and customer service standards.
• Monitor operational expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality.
• Provide direction, development and leadership to production supervisors and the Bristol management team.
• Analyze workforce requirements and coordinate the hiring and training of all manufacturing personnel. 
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results.
• Strong focus on continuous improvement and sustainment using LeanSigma methodologies and 5S organizational tools throughout all departments.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in engineering/business field with 10-15 years manufacturing experience and a minimum 5 years in a plant leadership role.
• Lean Manufacturing experience is highly recommended.

COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should be aligned with our company values and demonstrate the following competencies:

Do What’s Right

• Safety: Safety is our priority and everyone’s responsibility. If you see something unsafe, you are called to say something.
• Customer Focus: We are in business for the customer. Our (internal and external) customers deserve our focus, and we can create solutions that solve their needs.
• Integrity: Our words and actions reflect our values, and we hold respect for all individuals.

Work Together

• Collaboration: We must share openly with one another, listen actively, and seek to understand the needs of our colleagues. We will respect diversity and work to find common ground.
• Teamwork: We will trust the person and attack the process.

Create Solutions

• Entrepreneurism: Act with a spirit of entrepreneurism, challenge the status quo, and find innovative solutions to our obstacles.
• Continuous Improvement: Everyone is an advocate for continuous improvement. Be willing to learn something new and accept that failure is a part of the process.
• Results: At the end of the day, results are what drive us forward. Hold yourself accountable to remove roadblocks and focus on the outcome over the activity.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Directly manages Plant Administration

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: 25%

Seaman Corporation is an EEO / Affirmative Action Employer.

Seaman Corporation values diversity in the workplace and among our customers. The company provides equal opportunity for employment and promotion to all qualified employees and applicants based on experience, training, education, and ability to do the available work without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex/gender, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, disability, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, ancestry, or any other status protected by law.

Seaman Corporation is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.

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