Plant Manager - Fasteners

Plant Manager - Fasteners

A plant manager needs to be knowledgeable across multiple disciplines and employ strong organizational skills. They will oversee and manage the daily operations of a Cold-Forming manufacturing plant, ensuring that production goals are met while maximizing overall plant performance. Responsibilities include developing processes that improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

Strategic Vision and Critical Thinking:

• Understanding how the various aspects of plant operations interact with each other, as well as how changes in one area can affect others.
• Identify potential problems before they arise and take preventive measures to ensure optimal production processes.
• Ability to set long-term goals and strategies that are designed to improve employee productivity or reduce energy costs.
• Define objectives that will guide day-to-day operations while ensuring continuous improvement efforts.
• Knowledge of Cold-Forming industry trends to make informed decisions about future strategies and goals.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changes and communicate them clearly to employees.
• Able to allocate resources depending on changing needs while keeping sight of the company's longer-term goals.

Financial Management:

• Understanding of budgets and costs, analyzing data for decision-making, and forecasting revenues and expenses to ensure smooth operations with minimal costs.
• Able to evaluate resource usage such as client, equipment, stock levels, and maintenance versus cost-effectiveness to identify areas for savings.

People Management Skills:

• Understanding the process of recruiting, hiring, and training new staff members.
• Able to lead by example and motivate employees to reach their full potential.
• Experience in delegating tasks to maximize efficiency and ensure timely completion with high-quality standards.
• Setting clear expectations and holding employees accountable for their performance.

Communication Skills:

• Able to effectively communicate in a Cold-Forming manufacturing plant.
• Articulating goals clearly across all departments and managing conflict resolution through active listening.
• Ensuring that employees adhere to production standards and quality requirements.
• Providing constructive feedback and responding promptly to customer complaints.
• Understanding how each department works together to effectively communicate objectives.

Leadership Qualities:

• Effectively communicating expectations to team members.
• Demonstrating trustworthiness and making ethical decisions based on company interests.
• Promoting teamwork and fostering an atmosphere of respect and cooperation.
• Encouraging collaboration and creative problem-solving.

Technical Knowledge:

• Understanding the processes involved in producing Fasteners, including raw materials, production techniques, and quality standards.
• Able to identify equipment malfunctions and address them promptly.
• Knowledge of specific cold-forming equipment and problem-solving techniques.
• Understanding quality control standards and enforcing them daily.
• Ensuring all raw materials meet industry quality requirements.
• Keeping track of current trends in technology.

Organization & Planning Abilities:

• Creating systems for efficient production and establishing clear schedules to meet delivery deadlines.
• Understanding operations management and production scheduling to ensure smooth daily operations.

Negotiation Skills:

• Ability to find creative solutions to cost reduction.

Time Management Capabilities:

• Delegating responsibilities to meet deadlines and fulfill production schedules.
• Maintaining accurate records of daily activities to monitor all aspects of plant operations.
• Tracking inventory levels, production output, and operational costs.

Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business management or engineering discipline.
• Understanding of Cold-Forming manufacturing methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of materials such as Carbon, tool steels, and stainless steels.
• Experience working with Tool Room Specialists/Machinists in fabrication.
• Prior experience in the operation of Cold Heading equipment.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.