Plant Manager

ABOUT THE ROLE

Oscoda Plastics is a Michigan-based manufacturer that produces Protect-All® flooring, ProFlex® vinyl expansion joints and roofing accessories. It plays a unique role in the development of these products because it utilizes post-industrial vinyl. Oscoda Plastics is currently seeking a Plant Manager to provide daily direction to his/her employees, ensures compliance with all internal and external regulations, and ensures an open flow of communications between levels of the Corporation. This position is located in Oscoda, Michigan and reports to the Director of Manufacturing for this site.

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING

• The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing a multi-shift operation of a medium sized plant, including significant experience as the senior manager on site.
• Provide daily direction to the employees.
• Assist in policy development and implementation.
• Ensure compliance with all internal and external regulations and maintain an open flow of communications between all levels of the Corporation.
• Promotes and leads safety compliance with federal, state and local regulations. 
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in an engineering discipline or business
• 5 years of manufacturing experience, including experience as a Production Supervisor.  Plant management experience preferred
• Experience in a continuous improvement environment and application of continuous improvement tools (i.e. 5S, lean, Six Sigma, etc.)
• Effective management skills, including demonstrated employee development and retention experience
• Excellent communication, presentation and organizational skills, time management and attention to detail
• Team-oriented approach with a desire to work in a hands-on capacity
• Excellent PC skills including experience with MS Office Suite & knowledge of Google Docs & Drives
• Positive attitude, good judgment and strong sense of responsibility, ownership, loyalty and strong work ethic
• Proven track record of promoting safety training and safe operations under their supervision

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee could be exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at manufacturing sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive Compensation
• Retirement Savings
• Medical, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance Coverage
• Holistic Health & Well-Being Programs
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA) & Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) for Health and Dependent Care
• Vision and other Voluntary Benefits and Discounts
• Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave (Maternity and Paternity)
• Educational Assistance Program