Plant Manager

Plant Manager - Asheville, NC (Enka, NC)Position SummaryReporting to the VP & General Manager, the Plant Manager directs and coordinates overall Conductive Fiber business operations to meet market requirements and company objectives for sales and profits, plant safety, production and inventory levels, quality, cost, delivery, innovation and environmental compliance.Essential FunctionsDirecting Plant / Facility operations, including production planning, inventory levels, shipping requirements, labor oversightAssisting sales functions including NAFTA and distributor salesDirecting R&D and Improvement Processes including travel to vendor facilitiesTravel to customer sitesAssisting international sales efforts, technical and commercial support, periodic travelSite environmental complianceSecondary FunctionsAttend corporate review and business planning meetingsCommunity relationsSite relations and lease negotiationsLabor contract negotiationsAttend trade showsOversee import-export complianceEpicor ERP System developmentQA database program assistanceLocal computer network assistanceKeep abreast of best practices in manufacturing and environmental compliancePosition SpecificationsBS degree in technical discipline (Graduate level degree in business preferable but not essential)6+ years of Manufacturing Operations experience2+ years of Sales or Technical Support experience General knowledge of Industrial Fibers products: manufacturing, equipment capabilities, secondary textile processes and customer end uses Must understand textile markets and oversee new product development to meet customer needsSolid experience directing / supervising manufacturing plant operations; including mechanical and electrical systems, HVAC and Process Fume Scrubbers, personnel and labor issues (union experience preferred), production and inventory control, shipping procedures including import/export complianceProficient with business improvement methodologies including Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, SPC, DOE and other continuous improvement best practicesSales experience and direct customer interaction highly preferred, this could include technical support in lieu of commercial responsibilityMust be computer literate and have working knowledge of Business software relating to customer service, production and inventory control, engineering and quality control systemsMust have proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Powerpoint. Excellent oral and written communication skills with all levels of the company, including customers, suppliers and other company facilitiesSpecifics:Competitive salary and bonus structureFull benefits package401K with matchStrong vacation and corporate holiday policy

Created: 2025-01-15