Applied

Director, Plant Manager

Cookeville, Tennessee US · Director

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 14 days ago

ExpressAccountingBudgetingOperations ManagementProcess ImprovementPerformance ManagementLeadershipCommunicationHSE

About the role

Plant may be a stand-alone facility or a relatively independent unit within a larger site.
This could mean being responsible for the development or operation of the system. - Plans and Aligns: Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
For example, makes nimble plans accounting for a range of risks and contingencies.

Support the overall organizational strategy by developing and delivering operational plans and outcomes for a large portion of the business.
Initiate, formulate, and implement new manufacturing methods and processes while managing the development and/or delivery of a significant element of the company's manufacturing process improvement program.
Manage budget plans for a department; could involve development or delivery (or both).
Manage certain aspects of the internal communications system with some guidance from senior colleagues.
Manage certain aspects of the external communications system with some guidance from senior colleagues.
Achieves greater cohesion, integration, and alignment between own group and other areas.
For example, measures and tracks team's and own performance, and helps the team learn from success, failure, and feedback.
Equips others to handle day-to-day tasks effectively on their own.

Health and Safety: Acts as the organizational authority and established expert on managing and applying safe systems of work.
BS or BA Degree in relevant field and 10+ years relevant experience
Provide input to the overall production planning framework and systems.
Evaluate the capabilities of staff within the department to identify gaps and prioritize development activities.

Develop and gain agreement to annual business plans for a function or substantial business area, ensuring alignment with strategy; quantify business outcomes (i.e. revenues or other key performance indicators); detail expense and headcount budgets; and develop business cases for key projects, ensuring cross-functional integration.
Manage and report on the performance of the function / business area; set appropriate performance objectives for direct reports and hold them accountable for achieving these; take appropriate corrective action where necessary to ensure the achievement of annual business objectives.

Paints a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
For example, makes the vision real for others and encourages people to buy in; paints an engaging and illuminating picture of future possibilities for the team.

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