Job Description
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Job Summary
As the Plant Manager at Innofibers Sterling, Ma site, you will play a critical role in overseeing our manufacturing operations and ensuring the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. You will lead a dedicated team and champion Kaizen principles to drive continuous improvement throughout the organization.
Primary Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Management:
- Provide strong leadership to a diverse team of engineering, production, and quality professionals.
- Foster a culture of Kaizen by championing Kaizen workshops and improvement initiatives.
- Develop operational and strategic initiatives to meet the Plants growth, EBITDA and Cash Conversion metrics as well as supporting the Innofiber Group initiatives and financial targets.
- Set clear expectations and performance objectives for the team and provide regular feedback.
- Provide support to Innofibers group sites as needed to support the groups initiatives.
Production Management:
- Manage daily production schedules ensuring on-time delivery of high-quality fiber optic assemblies.
- Optimize production processes, eliminating waste to improve product GM.
- Implement lean manufacturing principles, with a particular emphasis on Kaizen, to drive continuous improvement.
- Ensure standard work is implemented and mainted throughout the organization.
Quality Assurance & Safety and Compliance:
- Collaborate with the Quality Assurance team to maintain and enhance product quality.
- Implement quality control measures and ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards and maintain our ISO 13485 & 9001:2015 certification.
- Prioritize workplace safety and ensure all employees follow safety protocols.
Engineering/New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Collaborate with the Engineering team to ensure NPI process is used to
successfully validate new product introduction successfully.
- Ensure new product development projects are completed on time to support Innofibers YOY growth strategy.
Cost & Cash Management:
- Collaborate with the Site Controller to achieve the annual budget objectives, identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.
- Implement cost-effective strategies while maintaining high product quality.
- Analyze variances and take necessary corrective actions.
Supply Chain and Inventory Management:
- Collaborate with the supply chain to optimize inventory levels and ensure timely availability of materials.
- Monitor supplier performance and address any issues that may impact production.
Kaizen and Continuous Improvement:
- Lead Kaizen workshops and initiatives to drive continuous improvement in processes, productivity, and quality.
- Train and mentor team members on Kaizen principles and encourage a culture of innovation.
Reporting and Analytics:
- Work with the site Controller to prepare monthly reports on key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial results and provide insights for decision-making.
- Analyze production data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in manufacturing operations, preferably in a managerial role.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and lean principles.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Proficiency in using relevant software and systems for production planning, inventory management, and reporting.