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6-10 years of experience
Plant Manager of a High volume Manufacturer of Custom Vinyl Window, selling to distributers and major Home Improvement Centers (Lowe’s). Directly responsible and accountable for manufacturing operations and related disciplines including Assembly, Eng’g, S&R, Production Planning and Scheduling, Equipment maintenance, and Facilities.
- Increased productivity approx 5% year over year via continuous improvement programs.
- Modified mfg operations in accordance with changing Business Model from stock producer to custom producer.
- Instituted in process SOP’s to insure Product Quality resulting in Consumers Report #1 Cost /Value rating in 2007 for vinyl windows.
- Improved on time delivery and fill rate to 99% while reducing ship cycle from 8 to 6 days.
- Managed a Plant Safety Program that reduced recordable injuries by 50%, maintained OSHA Standards and reduced Workman’s Compensation costs.
0-5 years of experience
Directed all operations with P&L responsibility for a facility manufacturing food and beverage flavors primarily for the dairy industry. Directly managed all production operations for a union facility on multiple shifts producing over 1.3 million kilograms per month. Established facility operating budget of nearly 10 million dollars. Developed and executed facility capital project program as project manager.
- Completed beverage flavor ventilation improvement project during off shifts without interruption to production.
- Increased shipping service delivery level from 92% to 98% while consolidating two facilities into the new Halton Hills plant.
- Reduced 2010 operating costs over 1 million dollars compared to 2009.
- Implemented returnable package preventative maintenance program that reduced 2010 rework by 50%.
- Participated as part of management team during union negotiations.
6-10 years of experience
Leading manufacturing, materials, manufacturing engineering, facilities and distribution teams – 6 direct reports and 90 total staff
- Directed Lean 6 Sigma improvement projects yielding labor productivity improvements over 20% in 3 years.
- Led improvement in on-time delivery from 78% to over 98% by restructuring the materials and distribution teams and daily performance reporting.
- Launched 3 major new customers’ product lines with dedicated lean manufacturing cells in the past 2 years.
- Consolidated 2 other divisions’ operations into the Peru facility, moving production, machining equipment, related processes and key personnel maintaining and improving quality and productivity.
10+ years of experience
Led staff of approximately 125 associates in all production capacities, including manufacturing, and distribution, maintenance, quality assurance, and purchasing, while running 24/7 364 days a year.
- Grew staff from 25 to approximately 125 associates, increasing production capacity by over 350%
- Proposed, justified and received approval for $1.5 million project to install an automated packaging system that reduced the labor force by 25%
- Oversaw the complete installation of a new process line, increasing production capacity by 50%
- Increased production output by more than 50% by modifying the daily production schedule from 10hrs/day 5days/week to 24hrs/day 4 days/week
- Created a new scheduling matrix for all required ingredients, enabling inventory requirements to remain within the level needed for daily production without shortages
- Created a new production scheduling matrix enabling the correct splits of bags sizes to keep the warehouse level for shipping requirements
10+ years of experience
Supervised 6 salaried engineers, customer services, purchasing and 6 Production Supervisors.
- Instrumental in the start-up of a new division that totaled over 65% of company revenue, totaling 40 million annually.
- Chosen to head up a team to build a new complex. This included finding property, working with all municipalities, regulatory regarding local ordinance compliance, choosing contractors and working directly with them to design the facility and grounds.
- Implemented a production bonus program that controlled labor cost and improved on-time delivery performance.
- Developed a cost-saving process by proposing and implementing vertical integration. Reduced production lead time and reduced on hand inventory.
- Worked with line supervisors to layout work cell using 5S and 1 piece flow methodology.
0-5 years of experience
A manufacturer of water well, environmental, and oil and gas screens for the water well and oil and gas industries. They are a $100 million plus (annually) company with 350 employees nationally.
- Managed two separate manufacturing facilities with distinctly different business models at Johnson Screens’ Bakersfield, Ca manufacturing site.
- Increased revenue from 4.3M to 11.1M in less than five years while maintaining CM1 of 18% – 24%.
- Responsible for managing day to day operations including planning, scheduling, purchasing, H.R. issues, etc.
- Maintained metrics such as customer satisfaction, on time delivery, quality index, and safety above plan and best performance at all U.S. manufacturing sites last three years running.
6-10 years of experience
Restructured and directed all activities in the Trailer, Welding, Dry Shaft, Hitch, Spring Manufacturing, and Alignment Departments.
- Established new Trailer dealers, expanded territory for dry shaft sales, and researched distribution center potential.
- Designed production and material flow of the Utility, Trailers, Reese Hitches, and Boat trailer Manufacturing Department. Increased revenues by 200%.
- Added management of Welding and Dry Shaft Departments.
- Restructured workflow, production, and material flow.
- Established a Repair And Maintenance Service – significantly increased revenues.
0-5 years of experience
Responsible for $100 Million of annual production with over 900 union free employees
- Coordinated and executed complete re-equipping of manufacturing plant with CNC equipment
- Implemented use of personality profiling in hiring process through interviewing techniques and specialized testing to insure placement of highly motivated, team oriented employees
- Purchased automated motor winding equipment
- Direct reporting functions included: personnel and maintenance departments, shift managers and foremen
- Acted as liaison with accounting, engineering and sales departments
Plant Manager Duties and Responsibilities
A plant manager’s daily duties and responsibilities can vary depending on their employer, but certain core tasks remain the same. Based on our review of job ads, some of these tasks are:
Manage Workers Plant managers hire, train, and assign workers; create and update work and production schedules; and address employee requests, issues, or grievances. They must also ensure that employees follow safety rules and regulations within the facility.
Increase Production Another duty of plant managers is allocating resources effectively and utilizing assets with the goal of increasing production while still maintaining current quality standards.
Monitor Productivity and Reduce Waste Plant managers collect and analyze data to identify potential areas of waste, including unwarranted overtime. Then, they must rectify those issues. They also create systems and processes that track productivity so they can ensure an effective return on assets.
Implement and Monitor Safety Procedures Within a manufacturing or production environment, safety is vital. Plant managers must commit to learning and implementing plant safety procedures, teaching those safety procedures to employees, and monitoring employee compliance with those procedures.
Attend Relevant Training Plant managers are also tasked with keeping up with current best practices and concepts in the plant management industry. They must attend industry training in person or online.
Plant Manager Skills and Qualifications
Plant managers are dedicated to productivity and efficiency while managing a workforce. Employers also seek applicants with these abilities:
- Organization and planning skills – a plant manager must consistently juggle various tasks such as supervising employees, gathering and analyzing data, holding meetings, and addressing issues. Therefore, above-average organization and planning skills are a necessity
- Problem-solving skills – because productivity and efficiency are a plant manager’s main goals, troubleshooting roadblocks to those goals is essential
- Time management – plant managers may be pulled in many different directions throughout the day, so managing time effectively is a core skill
- Interpersonal skills – as the manager of the facility or department – and as someone who comes into contact with various groups, such as coworkers, employees, and customers – the abilities to speak, listen, and otherwise communicate professionally and with confidence are necessary
- Leadership skills – when working in a production or manufacturing environment, gaining the trust and respect of employees and motivating them to perform their jobs well is key to meeting efficiency and productivity goals
Plant Manager Education and Training
Based on our review of job ads, most employers require that plant managers have at least a bachelor’s degree. Degrees in business administration or industrial engineering may be preferred, but any type of degree may suffice depending on employer requirements. For large operations, employers may prefer plant managers with a graduate degree in industrial management. It is also possible for production workers to gain experience, excel, and climb the ranks at a company to eventually become a plant manager – but this depends on the company’s desire to promote from within based on merit.
Plant Manager Salary and Outlook
The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) lists the median annual salary for industrial production managers, also known as plant managers, as $100,580. A plant manager in the 10th percentile earns approximately $61,360 a year, while the highest paid in the field make $168,780 a year. According to the BLS, over 170,600 industrial production managers are employed in the United States. Projected employment growth for this sector is -1 percent through 2026.
Helpful Resources
We searched the web to find some of the best industry resources for plant managers. The following links can help you decide if this is a career path you’d like to pursue:
The International Society of Automation – the ISA was designed to help professionals, such as plant managers, keep their own standards and benchmarks current. The site includes white papers and technical articles from experts in the field, as well as books and tutorials that help plant managers run their facilities more efficiently
On the Plant Floor: A Practical Guide to Daily Leadership in the Manufacturing Factory – written by Bryan D. Geary and Carlton F. Sorrell, this book offers case studies and relatable examples that illustrate successful leadership roles in the manufacturing industry
The 12 Principles of Manufacturing Excellence: A Lean Leader’s Guide to Achieving and Sustaining Excellence – written by Larry E. Fast, this book details a proven process for cultivating a successful company culture through leadership, mentoring, and employee participation
Back to Basics: A Practitioner’s Guide to Operations Excellence – written by Douglas Sutton, this guide provides proven tools and strategies needed to reach operations excellence. Case studies are included
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Gabriela Barcenas
CONTENT STRATEGISTGabriela is a Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and career adviser. With 10 years of digital media experience and five years of resume writing expertise, her publication history includes fashion, education, travel, social justice, equitable design and career advice.
