Plant Manager

Company Description WireCo® is the strength behind the world’s evolution, through deep legacy and forward thinking, we create premium ropes that inspire innovation without limits. Our global footprint includes manufacturing plants, distribution facilities, and research and development centers around the world. WireCo® offers a competitive salary, incentive programs, growth opportunities, and excellent benefit offerings for employees and their families. Benefits include paid time off, paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan with a generous company match, 100% company-paid life insurance, and 100% company-paid disability insurance. For more information, check out our website at www.wireco.com. https://youtu.be/zzplYW7PMFg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6CJwd_yXZAY Job Description The Plant Manager oversees the day-to-day activities of the manufacturing operations ensuring that the plant is performing safely, efficiently and effectively while meeting our customer’s expectations. The role has management and leadership responsibility for safety, meeting profit & loss (P&L) targets, personnel management, continuous improvement, forecast and budgeting activities, and inventory. The Plant Manager supervises the entire manufacturing operation to ensure cohesion with all groups by properly setting expectations based upon the site strategy and objectives. The Plant Manager will champion continuous improvement initiatives and advocate for the WireCo Business System. The candidate must exhibit and proactively motivate others in the behaviors of the WireCo Business System (WBS): Teamwork - welcomes an environment of inclusiveness and healthy debate that reflects our team’s strength Accountable – celebrates our successes, learn from failures, avoid excuses, and own the outcomes of our efforts Self-Aware – demonstrates an understanding of our strengths and needs, considering how our actions impact others Noble Intent – acts in the interests of others, approaching our work with integrity to ensure the best outcome Determined – takes initiative, share ideas and find solutions to win and achieve our goals Transparent – promotes open and honest communication and constructive feedback for clarity and truth Curious – seeks knowledge and outside input to test our way of thinking, challenging the status quo Duties & Responsibilities (including, but not limited to) Responsible for delivering plant’s operational goals of safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory. Plans, directs, manages and oversees plant operations including production, material planning, talent, quality, supply chain, inventory, safety, compliance, shipping and receiving, and maintenance. Establishes short and long-range strategic operating objectives for manufacturing operations. Improves operational management systems, processes and best practices in order to align with the WireCo Business System (WBS). Develops and maintains strong working relationships with peers in manufacturing and other functions, such as planning, sourcing and commercial, to ensure alignment of activities and drive the growth and profitability of WireCo. Owns HSE performance and culture for the facility, demonstrating visible leadership and ensuring that safety and environmental responsibility are integrated into operational decisions, priorities, and daily work. Holds leaders and employees accountable for identifying hazards, managing risk, following established controls, and correcting unsafe conditions or behaviors. Drives proactive risk reduction and continuous improvement by ensuring effective risk assessments, incident and near-miss learning, implementation of reliable engineering and administrative controls, and timely closure of corrective actions, with particular focus on preventing serious injuries and fatalities (SIFs) and maintaining environmental and regulatory compliance. Drives system…

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