Reputable and growing organization is looking to hire (direct hire) a Plant Manager in the Springfield, MO area.
This opportunity comes with a very appealing compensation plan commensurate with experience with a base salary ranging from $190k to $200k plus a very lucrative annual bonus. Relocation assistance is available.
The ideal candidate will be a hands on Plant Manager with a Safety 1st mentality, with a focus on Lean Manufacturing, Asset Reliability, Productivity, and is KPI' driven. Candidates that possess experience with kilns is beneficial.
All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.
location: Springfield, Missouri
job type: Permanent
salary: $190,000 - 200,000 per year
work hours: 8am to 4pm
education: Bachelors
responsibilities:
Safety & Compliance:
-Prioritizes health and safety by adhering to policies, processes, and maintaining safe practices at all times
-Implements and enforces safety and environmental protocols to protect employees, the community and the environment
-Ensures strict compliance with Federal, State, and Local regulations concerning safety, environmental and operational processes
-Develops and maintains a Safe & Compliant or Not At All culture at all levels of the organization, ensuring operational management takes equal responsibility for safety alongside safety professionals and operators
-Identifies and mitigates operational safety risks by implementing engineering and administrative controls
-Leads risk management efforts to address and reduce safety and environmental hazards
Operational Excellence:
-Oversees the entire operations of the facility, including waste handling, emissions controls, and burning processes, ensuring high-quality outputs with minimal environmental impact
-Drives monthly productivity meetings with team to develop a list of projects that will improve efficiency and reduce costs to ultimately offset inflation
-Manages maintenance schedules to prevent downtime, maintain safe working conditions, and optimize equipment lifespan
-Identifies and implements process improvement opportunities to enhance operational effectiveness, sustainability, and profitability, utilizing Lean methodologies and tracking KPIs
-Leads daily operations meetings that review shift productivity to goals using the above Lean methodologies and KPIs
-Fosters strong community relations and collaboration with internal departments (e.g. Sales, Customer Experience, Transportation, Billing) to ensure seamless operations and customer satisfaction
Financial Management:
-Develops and distributes financial and operational goals to improve profitability and performance
-Collects and analyzes financial or operational data to identify obstacles and improve outcomes 3.6.25
-Manages budgets, resource allocation and inventory to optimize operation efficiencies and minimize costs
-Creates and implements strategies to enhance operational efficiency, reduce waste, and drive profitability Leadership & Decision-Making
-Cultivates a team culture aligned with the Company's values, focusing on safety, regulatory compliance and profitable growth -Provides leadership and guidance to operational staff, fostering a positive work environment, and promoting professional development
-Establishes clear performance expectations and holds team members accountable, providing regular coaching and feedback -Leads a diverse team to solve complex problems independently, ensuring team members' growth and success with direct supervision
-Takes on additional duties as assigned to support the team and organization Education:
-Bachelor's degree in science, engineering, or business (required) Experience:
-10+ years of experience in operational leadership in environmental services, chemicals, or industrial operations (required)
-Expertise in combustion, air pollution control, environmental permits and chemistry (preferred)
-Experience in Process Safety Management (PSM) and Risk Management programs (preferred) Critical Success Factors: Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
-Achieving cost budgets that off-set inflation year-over-year
-Growth in throughput while maintaining safety and environmental compliance
-Successful execution of CAPEX projects in a timely and cost-efficient manner
-Developing a 'leadership at all levels' approach in safety, with 100% employee participation
-Developing a 'reliability culture' that increases operational uptime and reduces unplanned events Competencies:
-Deep understanding of the industry and a strong commitment to continuous improvement
-Ability to work collaboratively across functions to achieve Company goals
-Exceptional time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively
-Leadership capabilities with a proven ability to motivate and influence others; skilled in coaching and managing performance to drive individual and team success
-Analytical skills with the ability to make sound decisions in complex situations 3.6.25
-Demonstrated ability to lead organizational change and drive improvement initiatives
-Regular and predictable attendance to perform the essential functions and requirements of this role
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qualifications:
- Experience level: Manager
- Minimum 15 years of experience
- Education: Bachelors (required)
skills:
Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.
At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.
Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, an incentive and recognition program, and 401K contribution (all benefits are based on eligibility).
This posting is open for thirty (30) days.
