Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Position: Plant Manager, Tissue Production Operations Paper Mill
Location: Greater Tulsa, Oklahoma
Industry: Paper & Pulp Packaging / Tissue Manufacturing
Salary: Based on experience
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Health & Safety
- Ensure that a plant-wide safety program is in place and that all employees are carrying out their responsibilities as described
- Participate in accident and incident investigations and corrective actions are taken to prevent hazardous conditions and behaviors
- Ensure that there is an established safety program and that all safety rules, policies, and procedures are adhered to
Business Development & Operational Strategy - Provide oversight and strategic direction to meet organizational objectives and ensure the fiscal health of the business unit.
- Development of an employee-oriented culture that emphasizes safety, quality, continuous improvement, retention, employee development, and high performance.
- Create a workplace culture consistent with the organization's vision and values.
- Foster a spirit of teamwork and unity among department members that allows for differing ideas and concepts.
General Plant Administration & Analysis Functions:
- Ensure the execution of the Collective Bargaining Agreement and highlight areas for improvement with the union
- Ensure that sufficient employee time, supervisor support, and funds are budgeted for safety equipment, tools, and training.
- Monitor inventory
- Champion cost control initiatives, including but not limited to Overtime, direct labor, fixed, and variable costs
- Manage Capital expenditures
- Maintain and analyze operational reports to identify gaps/ operational needs
RELEVANT EXPERIENCE & STRENGTHS
- Proven troubleshooting ability with emphasis on safety and reliability
- Leadership and a collaborative spirit that inspire and engage teams to achieve excellence
- Ability to build relationships and foster trust with stakeholders at all business levels
- Sound judgment to ensure follow-up and effective implementation of solutions in accordance with company priorities, to make appropriate decisions
- Strong persuasiveness to foster maximum buy-in in a difficult context
- Strong communication skills, tact and diplomacy
- Ability to guide and coach team members
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, or Operations preferred
- A combination of experience and education will be considered in lieu of a degree
- 10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role.
- Prior experience in the tissue manufacturing industry is a definite plus.
- Experienced with MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.)
Benefits:
- Career pathways that support your goals!
- Financial Benefits include 401(k) Retirement Plan, Profit Sharing & Stock Options!
- Well-Being Benefits include EAP, healthy lifestyle tools, legal plan, critical illness, etc.
- Base Salary - Commensurate with experience
- Profit Sharing Target is assigned with a payout based on profitability of the company
- Compensation is based on specific skills, and experience.
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