Plant Manager MN at TCDC Inc Monticello in Monticello, Minnesota

Job Description:

Position Summary

Plan, direct, and coordinate the work activities and resources necessary for manufacturing die castings in pursuit of delivering good parts on-time, productively. This position provides leadership on all facets of the manufacturing operation and has Lean Manufacturing passion, experience and proven track record.

Responsibilities/Duties/Tasks

• Directly manages and holds accountable Department Managers and or Supervisors.


• Assigns projects and standard work to these leaders.


• Responsible for staffing levels and work schedules that match customer demand, resulting in achieving monthly On-Time Delivery and Paid to Earned performance metrics.


• Partners with the General Manager to Lead Managements commitment to developing and maintaining a thriving Lean Culture.


• Performs Daily, Weekly and Monthly standard work as assigned by General Manager.


• Conducts and approves all performance reviews with direct reports and their subordinate’s on-time.


• Leads monthly plant employee meetings to communicate critical information.


• Leads and maintains a consistency with rewarding and disciplining behavior and results.


• Coordinate and recommend the replacement of machines, or the need for additional capacity or capability.


• Serve as TS Process Owner to support the on-going compliance to the TCDC internal quality system.


• Responsible for knowing and following all environmental, health and safety rules, policies, and procedures for work area and takes responsibility to assure that personal work activity is conducted in such a way so as to not affect the safety of themselves or others.


• All other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Business Acumen & Financial Responsibility ~ Definition: Understanding the overall business and the role that an individual has in influencing the business results. Manages company assets in a manner that is considered productive and in the best interests of the company keeping in mind wants of today verses needs of tomorrow.


• Decision Making Skills ~ Definition: Makes decisions authoritatively and wisely, after adequately contemplating various available courses of action. Is aware of the personal prejudices, biases and experiences can have impact on making decisions; guards against allowing these factors to influence decisions.


• Industry / Professional Knowledge~ Definition: Knowledge of appropriate procedures for using and ability to use specific equipment or machines and software to meet defined quality and quantity standards.


• Planning & Organization / Time Management ~ Definition: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed. Ensures that regular consistent communication takes place within are of responsibility and establishes a methodical course of action for self and others to ensure accomplishments of a specific objective. Sets priorities, goals and time tables to achieve them.


• Strategic Leadership & Results Driven ~ Definition: Sets goals and maintains high performance standards for self and others and motivates them to translate ideas into actions and results that support the company's strategic initiatives. Holds self and others accountable for achieving results. Shows a passion for improving the delivery of services with a commitment to continuous improvements.


• Talent Management & Team Leadership (includes coaching, conflict management, motivation, people leadership) ~ Definition: Ability to develop high performing teams by quickly establishing a spirit of cooperation and cohesion for achieving goals by working cooperatively with others. Fosters a positive, healthy, safe environment that motivates employees and/or team to achieve strong results while maximizing their individual potential.


• Workforce Management & Influence (resources, scheduling, staffing) ~ Definition: Strategically optimizes available resources such as labor, equipment, staffing to ensure they are in the right place at the right time. Uses influencing strategies to gain genuine agreements or acceptance for ideas or solutions. Seeks to persuade rather than force solutions or impose decisions or regulations.

Core Competencies 

• Accountability & Ownership ~ Definition: Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks.


• Continuous Improvement ~ Definition: Continuously looks for opportunities to refine and improve process, systems, products, etc.


• Customer Focused ~ Definition: Makes customer needs the primary focus, builds and maintains internal and external customer satisfaction with the products and services offered by the organization.


• Integrity ~ Definition: Displays strong morals and principles in keeping with the values of TCDC. Respects and maintain confidential information. Is consistent with words and actions, displaying honesty and professionalism following thru with commitments in all interactions.


• Productivity Focused ~ Definition: Stays focused and uses time, equipment and tools effectively to maintain a high productive output without sacrificing quality.


• Quality Oriented ~ Definition: Produces results or provides service that meets or exceeds set standards.  Monitors and checks work to meet quality standards; demonstrates a high level of care and thoroughness; checks work to ensure completeness and accuracy.


• Safety & Environmentally Oriented ~ Definition: Uses tools, machines and vehicles in a safe manner that minimizes hazards to self, others and the environment. Knows who to contact in the event of an emergency and departmental plan, being aware of conditions or circumstances that affect one’s own safety or the safety of others. 

Education and Experience

• Vocational or technical education, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.

Behaviors

Preferred

• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well


• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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