Plant Manager

Plant Manager Business: Building Products – Industrial Coatings Company Overview: Axalta has remained at the forefront of the coatings industry by continually investing in innovative solutions. We engineer technologies that protect customers’ products – whether they are battling heat, light, corrosion, abrasion, moisture, or chemicals – and add dimension and beauty with colorful finishes. We have a vast and ever-evolving portfolio of brands primed to play an important part in everything from modernizing infrastructure around the world to enabling the next generation of electric and autonomous vehicles. At Axalta, the strength of our company lies in our people, and our legacy is built on more than 150 years in the coatings industry. With over 12,000 employees globally and $4.5B annual revenue, singular focus on providing brilliant coatings sets us apart. Axalta Coating Systems is the only leading global coatings company dedicated solely to the development, manufacture and sale of liquid and powder coatings. We serve customers in the automotive, transportation, general industrial and architectural and decorative sectors. Our innovative products and services include paint, color matching tools, application technologies and customer training and business management systems. Role Summary: The Plant Manager will lead all operations at the Fridley, Minnesota site, a liquid coatings plant serving Axalta's Building Products customers in North America. The Plant Manager will develop and execute the site manufacturing strategy to meet Axalta's business requirements, drive process excellence in every step of the manufacturing process, implement improvements to reduce the cost of goods sold (COGS), and direct Plant Management including Quality, Maintenance and warehousing. Fridley is one of four sites in the Building Products North America manufacturing network (High Point, NC; Cornwall, ON; Fridley, MN; Sacramento, CA). The Plant Manager is expected to run the site as part of that network: sharing standards, best practices and capacity with sister sites, and supporting network-level programs such as the Lighthouse site assessment, the network EHS plan, SPQDC tier reviews and the business continuity plan. The Plant Manager is responsible for analyzing local plant requirements and working cross-functionally within operations (internal manufacturing, external manufacturing, supply chain, procurement) as well as with functions outside operations (business, Technology, HR, Finance, Legal). The successful candidate will leverage knowledge of industry best practices and financial analysis to recommend solutions that enhance operations performance and profitability. The position will translate regional and network operations strategy into local execution while ensuring a consistent and efficient flow of product from supplier to customer and best-in-class service to internal and external customers. The qualified candidate will be a high-energy, self-starter with a strong work ethic who must excel at both day-to-day tactical execution and long-term strategic planning, and who is motivated by a competitive industry and by fulfilling customer requirements while maximizing profitability. Excellent communication and leadership skills, together with deep, relevant experience across multiple functions of a best-in-class manufacturing organization, will be critical to success in this role. Work Location: This role requires a 100% onsite presence at Axalta’s plant facility based in Fridley, MN and is not eligible for relocation nor sponsorship. Expected Compensation: We consider an individual’s qualifications, skillset, and experience to determine final salary. This role is eligible for benefits such as health insurance and paid time off. The expected compensation range for this position is $135,000 - $150,000 annually. The actual offer will be at the company’s sole discretion and determined by relevant business co…

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