Plant Manager

About Holiday Outdoor Décor (HOD):Holiday Outdoor Decor is a leading company in the commercial holiday decoration industry. They specialize in creating and installing festive displays for businesses, municipalities, and other organizations. They have a long history in the industry, with roots going back to 1921. Our team is driven by our core values: Integrity, Excellence, Innovation, & Diversity.About the Role:The Plant Manager is a critical leadership role responsible for the overall safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability of our Becker, MN operation. We are looking for someone with proven leadership skills, innovative by nature, a strong history of execution and excellent communication skills. This role leads a team of ~40 employees and is accountable for achieving production targets, maintaining quality standards, controlling costs, and fostering a positive and productive work environment. The Plant Manager reports directly to the VP of Operations.10% potential travel to customers and/or other sites.Responsibilities:Leadership & Management:Lead and direct all plant personnel, fostering a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement.Develop and implement strategic plans for the plant, aligning with overall company objectives. Gain followership with team.Manage and mentor direct reports, including performance reviews, development plans, and coaching.Effectively communicate plant performance, challenges, and opportunities to upper management.Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.Operations Management:Oversee all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality control, and logistics.Ensure efficient and cost-effective production processes, optimize resource utilization and minimizing downtime.Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, on-time delivery, and scrap rate, and implement corrective actions to achieve targets.Manage inventory levels to meet production demands while minimizing carrying costs.Ensure timely procurement of materials utilizing the MISys system.Implement and maintain lean manufacturing principles and practices.Safety & Compliance:Champion a strong safety culture, ensuring compliance with all applicable safety regulations and company policies.Oversee the implementation and maintenance of safety programs and training.Conduct regular safety audits and inspections.Investigate accidents and incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and permits.Financial Management:Develop and manage the plant's operating budget.Manage budget to actual performance, analyzing variances and implementing corrective actions.Monitor and control costs, identifying opportunities for cost reduction.Analyze financial performance and report on variances.Prepare capital expenditure requests and manage approved projects.Quality Management:Implement and maintain a robust quality management system.Ensure that products meet or exceed customer specifications.Investigate and resolve quality issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions.Promote a culture of quality awareness throughout the plant and hold team accountable to them.Continuous Improvement:Drive continuous improvement initiatives, utilizing lean manufacturing methodologies and other best practices.Identify and implement opportunities to improve efficiency, productivity, and quality.Foster a culture of innovation and problem-solving.Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field preferred. Work experience considered versus educational experience.Experience: Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with 5 years in a plant management role.Skills:Strong leadership and management skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Proven track record with examples of exceeding operational and financial targets, such as increasing production efficiency by 10%, reducing lead times by 10 days and/or reducing costs by 20%.Deep understanding of manufacturing processes and principles.Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices.Experience with lean manufacturing methodologies.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Proficiency in MRP systems - MiSys a preferredProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required, well-versed in excel for data analysis (pivot,vlookup, etc)Benefits:Paid time offPaid holidaysMedicalDentalVision401(k) match

Created: 2025-03-03