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Unifrax Plant Manager in US, United States
Job Requirements
Why work for us?
Alkegen brings together two of the world’s leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation . Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we’re delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry’s most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.
Job Duties:
Lead all operational aspects of the plant.
Lead s afety for the site with rigor and conviction consistent with safety as our number one value.
Build and maintain a winning team through people development, ensuring accountability and efficient recruiting.
Ensur e that the site operates in accordance with its externally accredited quality management system, meeting customer expectations regarding product quality and supply.
Partner with Plant Controller to ensure cost and productivity targets are met, weekly/monthly forecasts are accurate , and financial walks are developed and analyzed and corrective actions are executed to meet commitment.
Lead improvements in p eople e ngagement as measured by quarterly pulse survey scores.
Driv e rigorous Daily/Weekly/Monthly Management System ensuring the plan can meet/beat key KPI’s across Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Improvement and People.
Develop, maintain , communicat e , and execut e the vision and strategy for the site, focus on driving continuous improvement that ensures the safety, quality, production capacity and capability and cost to support business goals. Drive Continuous Improvement program incorporating Lean Tools that results in efficiency improvements and cost reductions in both the short and long term.
Develop and implement an annual business plan in support of overall company objectives ; meeting all financial objectives defined in the annual plant business plan.
Maintain an effective property conservation program encompassing fire protection, emergency preparedness, loss control, preventive maintenance and finished goods supplies and fixed asset inventory management and control.
Work with the Commercial and R&D functions in new product development, product launches and improvements.
Prepare and submit operating reports to management to inform them of current production status and to make recommendations to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Assure effective customer service and relations through timely delivery of quality products.
Select, train, develop, and motivate manufacturing staff to maintain plant operations.
Assure compliance of all plant operations with company policy and federal, state, and local regulations.
Key Competencies:
The successful Plant Manager candidate has :
Capability to be a consistent role model for the Alkegen Core Values.
Outstanding leadership skills with a high commitment to team values; proven ability to energize an organization and implement change as a visible leader with a strong work ethic and high standards for integrity and honesty.
A results-oriented management style; able to create a clear expectation and accountability system throughout the plant; proven change management skills.
Sophisticated communication skills (oral, written and presentation), able to effectively interact with all levels of the plant, maintain effective relationships with corporate functions and leadership and to interface with outside suppliers, customers, and investors.
Experience developing functional leaders in driving safety, quality, and performance in their areas of responsibility.
Broad background in manufacturing technology , line management, understanding of related administrative areas.
Qualifications:
A degree in business, engineering , or related technical discipline.
A minimum of 7-10 years of progressive management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Strong financial acumen, able to see cause and effect between operational decisions and financial outcomes, solid understanding of the impact of operating metrics on income statement, and cash flow. Prior P&L experience is required .
Outstanding leadership skills demonstrated through championing accountability, maximizing team and individual strengths, seeking , and implementing change and aligning with critical business objectives . Able to mentor, motivate, influence, and persuade others.
Experience in world class lean manufacturing techniques, and their application into a manufacturing environment.
If you are interested in being part of a world class manufacturing facility here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you.
At Alkegen , we strive every day to help people breathe easier, live greener , and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.
Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran’s status, or any other protected class.
Alkegen is a specialty materials leader serving mission-critical systems that the world is focused on for the future, including: battery technologies, electric vehicles, filtration media, and specialty insulation materials that enable customers to reduce fossil fuel consumption, save energy, and live greener.
We help people breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.
Our experience speaks for itself. We are a vertically integrated manufacturer with the global reach and talent to solve your most demanding applications.
With 60 manufacturing facilities and 9,000+ highly skilled employees located around the world, we can solve any challenge.
Dedicated to sustainability and human health, we are uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways.