Plant Manager

Superior Metals Manufacturing is currently looking for a Plant Manager to join our team! The Quality Manager is responsible for establishing, implementing and maintaining processes and practices within the business management system that help the organization achieve the highest quality standards possible and minimize product defects. This role also integrates all quality connected functions into an encompassing business system, designed to assist manufacturing operations in providing quality products that fulfill customer needs at a minimum cost.  The Quality Manager also develops, communicates, and coordinates the execution of all Company quality programs along with providing leadership to the facility and direct responsibility for the Quality and Laboratory departments. Location: Chittenango, NY Employment Type: Full-Time Salary: $115-150k+, but will be evaluated depending on candidates' knowledge, skills, and abilities. Essential Job Functions/Duties: STAFFING Determine appropriate staffing levels for manufacturing areas Accountable for development of site operations and engineering team Responsible for fostering a well-trained workforce with an emphasis on continuous improvement. Perform performance management review for operations and engineering including the establishment of goals and objective that correspond to site objectives. QUALITY Responsible to build and improve a process that creates a quality product and meets customers expectations Responsible to ensure standardized work is in place for all processes and adherence is followed Responsible for prevention of defects and scrap Build own technical knowledge in support of key process parameters. Lead, support and plan improvement using Systematic Problem Solving. Establish training plan and targets for all jobs Provide and oversee training including training and cross training plans. Apply and coach continuous improvement. PRODUCTIVITY Responsible for site production goals, metrics, and driving quarter over quarter improvement back to the budget Responsible to implement continuous improvement efforts. Collaborate with maintenance department to implement preventive and predictive maintenance on all equipment. Responsible for resource planning in preparation for new products Create an environment which supports idea generation through Continuous Improvement COST Propose equipment needs for capital project implementations and may also participate in project implementation. Ensure problems are correctly identified and cost effective solutions are implemented. Initiate improvements to reduce costs and improve efficiency Drive quarter over quarter variable cost improvements Qualifications: Education: Bachelor's degree; or four to ten years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  Six sigma experience desirable. Experience:  Manufacturing experience in a foundry or vacuum melting environment preferred. Certifications/Licenses: Other Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Language Skills - Ability to read, understand and comprehend document such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, Oracle reports and Internal Methods Sheets (IMS).   Ability to carry out instruction in written, oral or diagram form.  Excellent team skills and able to interact with other employees, engineers and leadership.  Ability to review plant performance with Executive Management.  Review progress with Continuous Improvement and Engineers to solve issues. Mathematical Skills - ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Reasoning Ability - Ability to deal with problems involving multiple variables in standardized situations. Computer Skills - Knowledgeable of Microsoft Office and Manufacturing software.  Knowledge of computers Why Join Us? Innovative Environment: Work in a state-of-the-art melt shop. Growth Opportunities: Be part of a company that values continuous improvement and offers career development opportunities. Competitive Benefits: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vison insurance, retirement plans, bonuses and more. About Us:  Superior Metals Manufacturing (SMM) is a Consolidated Precision Products (CPP) company.  SMM at CPP is a part of an industry-leading manufacturer of highly engineered components and sub-assemblies, supplying the commercial aerospace, military and industrial markets with small-to-large "function critical" products. CPP provides its customers with a "total solution" source, taking them from concept to finished product with one of the broadest and most diverse product offerings in the industry. More information about our company can be found at: Sponsorship is not available for this role. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent and consistent basis without company sponsorship now and in the future. This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee. It is the policy of CPP Corporation to cooperate to the fullest extent with the applicable regulations of the Civil Rights Act and any legislation on Equal Employment Opportunity. CPP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits, hires, trains, and promotes employees in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, disability, veteran's status, or other legally protected status.   #Quality #QualityManager #ISO EOE/M/F/DISABLED/VETERANSThis is a management positionThis is a full time position

Created: 2024-11-11