Location
Halton Regional District, ON | Canada
Job description
About Signode :
With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.
We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.
Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.
Summary
The Plant Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of our manufacturing facility. This leadership position involves strategic planning, effective team management, and ensuring the plant's efficiency and productivity. The Plant Manager is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, meeting production targets, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
The Plant Manager will have multiple direct reports, high visibility site management, full P&L managing all phases of the plant operations plus some customer / sales interaction.
Essential Functions
- Provide strong leadership, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.
- Directly manage and coordinate the activities of various departments within the manufacturing facility.
- Serve as a member of the Management Team in strategic planning to improve organizational effectiveness, processes and policies. Collaborate with senior management to align plant operations with organizational objectives.
- Develop and implement operational strategies and plans to achieve the organization's goals.
- Effectively communicate with senior management, department heads, and front-line staff to ensure clear understanding of goals and objectives.
- Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve production goals, optimize processes, and enhance overall plant efficiency.
- Monitor and analyze production metrics, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Implement efficiency improvement initiatives and address any bottlenecks or issues in the production process.
- Responsible for all aspects of Environmental Health & Safety compliance.
- Uphold and enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance to maintain a safe and secure working environment.
- Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for plant personnel.
- Promote a zero-injury culture. Ensure proper PPE is worn by all employees and visitors. Constant focus on implementation of proactive safety measures. Support plant leadership in all required safety and 5S audits.
- Participate in developing and executing strategic initiatives within Operations.
- Efficiently allocate resources, including manpower and equipment, to meet production schedules and deadlines.
- Responsible for the optimal functionality of machinery and equipment.
- Develop and manage the Capital Expenditure (CapEx) and Operating Expenditure Plan.
- Implement measures to address any deviations or non-conformities in the production process.
- Prepare regular reports on plant performance, production metrics, and other relevant KPIs.
- Optimize operation process with continuous improvement and strategic methods to effectively manage cost reduction, processes, inventory control, space, systems, and safety programs.
- Schedule and coordinate maintenance activities to ensure timely response to equipment breakdowns and preventive maintenance tasks.
- Establish and maintain maintenance schedules for key equipment and building.
- Purchase or direct the purchase of necessary production and warehouse supplies.
- Responsible for preventative and corrective maintenance for the building and grounds to ensure systems are fully operationally according to standard and regulatory requirements, while maintaining a safe, welcoming, and professional environment for staff and guests.
- Negotiate contracts and agreements to ensure favorable terms and cost-effective building services.
- Oversee safety and training programs to ensure compliance with company and regulatory requirements, including serving as the key contact for health and safety issues or infractions, managing health and safety membership, reporting and investigating near misses incidents.
- Stay informed about changes in regulations and adjust operations accordingly.
Position Qualifications
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing Management, Commerce, or another related field.
Experience:
- Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with at least 5 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
- Proven track record of successful plant management, including achieving production targets, implementing process improvements, and ensuring a strong safety culture.
- Previous experience with Operational Excellence tools, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other advanced manufacturing methodologies preferred.
- Previous experience working with an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system in a manufacturing facility.
- Working knowledge of knowledge of Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), WHMIS, and all other workplace H&S regulations.
Skills:
- Strong management skills with the ability to supervise multiple teams.
- Strick adherence to company standards, regulatory laws, labor standards and safety procedures.
- Time management and organizational abilities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership aptitude and the ability to motivate workers.
- Takes initiative, doesn’t defer to being told what needs to happen next to take action
- Has displayed a unique approach to solving routine business problems in previous work environments, isn’t afraid to be hands on
- Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Excel).
- Excellent English: verbal and written communication skill.
- Strong understanding customers specifications.
- Problem Solving nature.
- Able to work and communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.
- Leadership
- Results Oriented
- Safety & Security
- Communication (Oral & Written)
- Analytical Skills
- Team Building
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.
Other Physical Requirements
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, an individual is regularly required to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. This individual will need to be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as needed (steel toe shoes, safety glasses, ear plugs, gloves, etc.).
While performing essential functions, this role occasionally works near moving mechanical parts and in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, fumes, or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, extreme heat and/or cold, risk of electric shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.
The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.
Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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