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DIRECTOR OF PLANT OPERATIONS
 Summary
 The Director of Plant Operations works closely with internal departments and team members to strategize, develop and facilitate a team environment, focusing on lean manufacturing and internal and external customer-responsiveness. The Director of Plant Operations will identify, implement and oversee enhancement of core functions (i.e., plant operations, responsiveness, training programs, budgets, quality and observation of regulatory compliance).  The Director of Plant Operations will direct staff on providing in-house consultations regarding plant operations, and management issues in all facets of plant operations. The Director of Plant Operations will collaborate with staff to develop plans that foster professional growth and related programs for employees and maintains an effective communication strategy that promotes employee engagement, interaction, and recognition. Collaborates with staff to develop plans that foster professional growth and related programs for employees.
The primary focus of the Director of Plant Operations is to provide guidance, identify and implement efficient strategies for the manufacturing operation regarding the execution of duties, regulations and compliance. Establish and oversees the department’s Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and business practices to ensure achievement of company goals relating to enhanced operating efficiencies for all core competencies. Oversees and monitors the continual improvement of processes. Identifies and recommends plans, programs, projects and budgeting.  Â
Department:Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Operations
Reports To: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Executive Management
Work Schedule:          Monday – Friday 7:00a.m. to 3:30p.m. + Flexible to job demands
Type:                          Exempt  Â
Essential Functions:
- Ensures plant efficiencies and process controls.
- Standardize training to comply with FDA and ISO standards.
- Implements training programs.
- Verifies integrity of Product Quality via observations.
- Build Mac’s presence in the employment market.
- Communicates with various departments on a regular basis regarding integrity of all systems.
- Coordinates daily activities of the Plant Operations with the Production Manager and evaluates plant operations.
- Develops departmental policies and procedures and assures their observance.
- Addresses complaints, problems and incidents within the plant and/or other departments, according to policies and procedures.
- Strives to improve department indicators.
- Conducts staff meetings.
- Drive continuous program improvement and innovation to create and maintain a competitive advantage in the marketplace.
- Works with Human Resources in hiring, orientation and evaluation of Plant Operations.
- Ensures close coordination and collaboration with routine maintenance, preventative and predictive maintenance.
- Assists and cooperates with President to develop budget for Plant Operations and monitors expense.
- Performs other duties as assigned.Â
Requirements:
Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to build rapport with staff and communicate effectively.
Hardworking with a strong work ethic.
Proficient PC skills.
Good leadership, organizational, time management and decision-making skills.
Competencies:
| Quality | Produces results that meets or exceeds established production/quality standards. Shows concern for quality, accuracy, and completeness of work activities. Plans own work activities in advance to ensure that all assignments are completed in a timely and quality manner. Notices opportunities to improve quality and takes action to do so. |
| Execution and Results | Aligns and pursues work activities to achieve production/business priorities. Shares information, practices, and resources to align with business/production needs. Effectively uses existing processes and tools to achieve performance objectives. Uses strategic steps to manage time, resources, and challenges to meet goals. |
| Collaborative | Demonstrates respect for the opinions of others. Identifies and pushes for solutions in which all parties can benefit. Helps and supports fellow employees in their work to contribute to overall success of the organization. Keeps people informed and up-to-date. Shares information and own expertise with others to enable them to accomplish group goals. |
| Planning and Improvement | Plan for and improve work:Â Identifies steps needed to carry out work as required and communicates problems, concerns and/or deficiencies.Accepts responsibility and meets expectations for own work. |
Physical Functions:
(The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out essential job functions.)
- Continuously standing, walking, bending, squatting, stooping, kneeling, reaching and twisting in the normal course of work.
- Must possess visual acuity and depth perception.
- Must possess the ability to hear and perceive the nature of sound.
- Must be capable of providing verbal information, both in person and over the telephone.
- Must possess the manual dexterity to operate business-related equipment and to handle and work with various objects and materials.
Work Environment:
This job operates in both a professional office environment and a manufacturing production environment. This role routinely spends multiple hours working on the manufacturing facility working on production processes and will utilize standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, etc.
