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Glen-Gery

Plant Manager

Glen-Gery, Iberia, Ohio, us, 43325

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Overview Function: The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee and manage the operations of brick manufacturing and distribution for the facility. The role requires a hands-on approach with working knowledge of electrical/mechanical equipment and production processes.

Context: Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers with multiple facilities and a broad distribution network. The North American business is part of Brickworks Limited, a large Australian-listed group operating across Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments.

Responsibilities

Responsible for ensuring the implementation of the Plant Daily Fundamentals: Safety; Quality; Productivity; Housekeeping; Preventive Maintenance

Responsible for the implementation of the Business Daily Fundamentals of developing people; building a strong team; satisfying customers; communicating; knowing and controlling costs; and growing the business.

Hold daily meetings with all plant supervisors to ensure efficient operations and enhance communications within the team

Manage capital resources, and direct capital expenditure programs in conjunction with the Business Daily Fundamentals

Coordinate plant policy with corporate policy to develop and implement programs and policies to be followed by all plant employees

Hire, train and motivate efficient Supervisory and Administrative Staff

Manage and supervise a wide range of jobs with crews working at different locations throughout the Plant and be able to work under pressure because of emergency work and unscheduled down time

Review performance reports with supervisory staff; identify variances from Plant Budget and institute corrective action when necessary

Cooperate with Safety Manager to develop a safety conscious climate and culture on the part of all personnel by encouraging good housekeeping and following all safety policies

In the case of Union Facility, participate in negotiating Union Agreements and handling of any grievances arising from actions considered to be contrary to such agreement

Coordinate with the Distribution Manager and Sales Manager on available products and customer complaints and develop production schedules which satisfy customer requirements with regard to optimum plant operation efficiency

Advise VP of Production production status, problems and opportunities for improvement and prepare monthly reports as appropriate

Responsible to keep the plant OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and DER compliant

Keep informed of all Government Rules and Regulations and how they apply to the Brick Industry

Keep informed of new procedures that may be pertinent to reducing operating costs and to the natural gas market and purchase prices

Responsible for management of raw materials, production, quality control, and all inventoried products

Direct all mining manufacturing storage and shipping activities from the quarries

Actively participate in local civic affairs and business organizations to convey the Company’s interest in community betterment

Prepare Capitol projects for submission to Regional Production Manager and Vice President of Production as required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Good oral and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills such as analyzing and problem solving skills

Ability to recommend and manage capital projects

Computer skills, i.e. Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel

Ability to work with and through Plant maintenance with outside contractors, and production personnel at all levels to achieve corporate goals

Ability to manage, coach, train and motivate personnel at all levels

A desire to develop and work in a team environment on all plant related issues

Educational and Experience Requirements

College or Technical Degree or a minimum of a High School Education and 10 years of experience in supervising all phases of manufacturing from maintenance to quarrying with a high level of technical/production engineering skills

General knowledge of all maintenance fields: mechanical, electrical, burning, welding, hydraulics, pneumatics, as well as electronic pumping, compressed air, and vacuum systems

Training and/or experience in: budgeting, quality assurance, drying and firing instrumentation, fuel consumption control, computerized equipment installation and troubleshooting equipment

Training and/or experience in OSHA, MSHA, EPA, and DER compliance

This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, and as such the employee will also be required to perform other reasonably related business duties as may be assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or other management personnel.

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Management and Manufacturing

Industries Manufacturing

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