Plant Manager Asheville

Position title: Plant Manager

Reports to: Vice President of Manufacturing Operations

Supervises: Supervisors, shipping and receiving, maintenance, and office administration.

Position summary:

The Plant Manager holds the responsibility for the management of all aspects of the production operation for the Asheville plant. The Plant Manager is a proactive, solutions driven strategic thinker whose skills contribute to an efficient, systematic, and profitable operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage the daily production operations of the facility.
• Maintain and improve process efficiency and ISO 9001 quality standards adherence using Lean Manufacturing principles and other techniques.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations and all other requirements.
• Recommend and implement/install approved safe, optimal production solutions and equipment.
• Manage production personnel: Work allocation, training, and problem resolution.
• Evaluate employee performance and motivate to achieve peak productivity.
• Work with executive management team and new business development team to phase in new products or modify current products while meeting customer commitments.
• Maintain a safe workplace and proactive equipment maintenance program.
• Forecast facility capabilities and manage annual production capital and operating budgets.
• Monitor all contract obligations for the manufacturing facility and ensure all contracts are performed to specifications and customer delivery schedules.
• Develop and maintain relationships with subcontractors, Government Quality Assurance Representatives, and internal customers and suppliers to maintain continuous production and on-time delivery of products to customers.
• Is the POC for Contract Cutting Customers regarding cutting schedules, status of shipments, etc.
• Is a backup for critical requirements of the ERP system.
• Required to travel as necessary.
• The individual must be a self-starter with a strong work ethic, willing to participate in team-oriented problem solving.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the VP of Manufacturing Operations.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent computer (Microsoft Suite) and analytical skills
• Excellent oral communication skills
• A proven ability to execute against plan
• Proven history of successful problem solving, goal setting, and achievement.
• Ability to motivate and lead a diverse work force to achieve desired results.
• Proven history of successful creation and implementation of training programs & operational procedures.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and the ability to lead teams to constant lean improvements. Experience and/or understanding of ISO 9001 programs is desired.

Education and work experience:

• Seven (7) plus years of equivalent managerial experience in manufacturing' (apparel manufacturing preferred)
• Strong computer skills, and ability to learn new programs.
• Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering or related discipline.

ISO 5.3 Organizational roles, responsibilities and authorities: IFB employees have the responsibility and authority to ensure to produce first quality products that meet our customer requirements.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. IFB Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, and disability or genetics.