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FPC of Hendersonville is currently seeking a highly skilled and motivated manufacturing professional for a Plant Manager role. Reporting into the Director of Manufacturing, this position is accountable and responsible for executing the required Standard Operating Procedures at each plant site to ensure “safe operations environment while delivering;  the lowest manufacturing cost possible; meeting the product specification with lowest possible product variability; producing the order on time and complete quantities.  Included is the responsibility for establishing the budget and goals for the business and for managing performance.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the operation and associated project work occurs in compliance with all Arclin policies and procedures including HSE and regulatory requirements. Meet all Federal, Provincial, State environmental requirements.
• Creates a team environment conducive to innovation.  Integrates the innovative thinking of direct reports, peers, project team members into decisions which benefit project outcomes, while building the capabilities of team members. 
• Achieves project or defined sub-set of departmental objectives within agreed time, cost, and quality parameters
• Produce products at the lowest possible cost through the continuous optimization of rate, waste and energy consumption, while minimizing labor density
• Explains context/rationale for team goals/deliverables to direct reports in ways which enable team members to fully engage their talent and business acumen
• Develops annual departmental plans and ensures that expense and capital budgets are aligned with functional and Business objectives.  Communicates broader plans and objectives while cascading work assignments to team members.
• Provides full cycle performance management support for direct reports, this includes:  setting objectives, coaching and monitoring work in progress, coaching for career direction and skill development, providing formal feedback and recognition, communicating overall departmental and function strategic direction and progress against plans. 
• Removes barriers, gains access to resources and prioritizes the work of team members.

Requirements:

• Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering or Science required
• 20+ years relevant manufacturing experience
• Proven leadership skills and experience managing a plant of 40+ employees
• Knowledge of resin manufacturing and/or paper treating
• Ability to deal with customer problems that have been elevated and/or to proactively approach customers to anticipate and manage potentially contentious situations.
• Demonstrated ability to read the pulse of the organization and to stay connected the base to proactively manage employee relations situations.
• Knowledge of HSE regulations for jurisdiction.
• Demonstrated project management and process improvement management.
• Registered as a Professional Engineer is a plus

Why Work With Us:

For candidates, we provide a high level of support, coaching, and advocacy. We strive to get your resume in front of the right people and help you put your best foot forward at every step of the process. Apart from the current role, we actively recruit candidates for various growth-oriented opportunities with an emphasis on excellent career progression. Building long-term relationships with candidates and clients is our key priority.

If you believe you are the right fit for this role or other similar positions, or wish to explore future opportunities, email your resume directly to April Bonfanti, Managing Partner at FPC of Hendersonville, for a confidential review.

Contact April Bonfanti: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aprilbonfanti/