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Job Description Salary: Job Summary As the Plant Manager at Innofibers Sterling, Ma site, you will play a critical role in overseeing our manufacturing operations and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. You will lead a dedicated team and champion Kaizen principles to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization. Primary Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management: Provide strong leadership to a diverse team of engineering, production, and quality professionals. Foster a culture of Kaizen by championing Kaizen workshops and improvement initiatives. Develop operational and strategic initiatives to meet the Plants growth, EBITDA and Cash Conversion metrics as well as supporting the Innofiber Group initiatives and financial targets. Set clear expectations and performance objectives for the team and provide regular feedback. Provide support to Innofibers group sites as needed to support the groups initiatives. Production Management: Manage daily production schedules ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality fiber optic assemblies. Optimize production processes, eliminating waste to improve product GM. Implement lean manufacturing principles, with a particular emphasis on Kaizen, to drive continuous improvement. Ensure standard work is implemented and mainted throughout the organization. Quality Assurance & Safety and Compliance: Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to maintain and enhance product quality. Implement quality control measures and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards and maintain our ISO 13485 & 9001:2015 certification. Prioritize workplace safety and ensure all employees follow safety protocols. Engineering/New Product Introduction (NPI) Collaborate with the Engineering team to ensure NPI process is used to successfully validate new product introduction successfully. Ensure new product development projects are completed on time to support Innofibers YOY growth strategy. Cost & Cash Management: Collaborate with the Site Controller to achieve the annual budget objectives, identify and implement cost-saving opportunities. Implement cost-effective strategies while maintaining high product quality. Analyze variances and take necessary corrective actions. Supply Chain and Inventory Management: Collaborate with the supply chain to optimize inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that may impact production. Kaizen and Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen workshops and initiatives to drive continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and quality. Train and mentor team members on Kaizen principles and encourage a culture of innovation. Reporting and Analytics: Work with the site Controller to prepare monthly reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial results and provide insights for decision-making. Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Qualifications Proven experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a managerial role. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and lean principles. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Proficiency in using relevant software and systems for production planning, inventory management, and reporting.
Job Description Salary: Job Summary As the Plant Manager at Innofibers Sterling, Ma site, you will play a critical role in overseeing our manufacturing operations and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. You will lead a dedicated team and champion Kaizen principles to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization. Primary Responsibilities Leadership and Team Management: Provide strong leadership to a diverse team of engineering, production, and quality professionals. Foster a culture of Kaizen by championing Kaizen workshops and improvement initiatives. Develop operational and strategic initiatives to meet the Plants growth, EBITDA and Cash Conversion metrics as well as supporting the Innofiber Group initiatives and financial targets. Set clear expectations and performance objectives for the team and provide regular feedback. Provide support to Innofibers group sites as needed to support the groups initiatives. Production Management: Manage daily production schedules ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality fiber optic assemblies. Optimize production processes, eliminating waste to improve product GM. Implement lean manufacturing principles, with a particular emphasis on Kaizen, to drive continuous improvement. Ensure standard work is implemented and mainted throughout the organization. Quality Assurance & Safety and Compliance: Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to maintain and enhance product quality. Implement quality control measures and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards and maintain our ISO 13485 & 9001:2015 certification. Prioritize workplace safety and ensure all employees follow safety protocols. Engineering/New Product Introduction (NPI) Collaborate with the Engineering team to ensure NPI process is used to successfully validate new product introduction successfully. Ensure new product development projects are completed on time to support Innofibers YOY growth strategy. Cost & Cash Management: Collaborate with the Site Controller to achieve the annual budget objectives, identify and implement cost-saving opportunities. Implement cost-effective strategies while maintaining high product quality. Analyze variances and take necessary corrective actions. Supply Chain and Inventory Management: Collaborate with the supply chain to optimize inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials. Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that may impact production. Kaizen and Continuous Improvement: Lead Kaizen workshops and initiatives to drive continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and quality. Train and mentor team members on Kaizen principles and encourage a culture of innovation. Reporting and Analytics: Work with the site Controller to prepare monthly reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial results and provide insights for decision-making. Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement. Qualifications Proven experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a managerial role. Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and lean principles. Excellent leadership and team management skills. Proficiency in using relevant software and systems for production planning, inventory management, and reporting.