Job Description

Title: Plant Manager

Id: 21070

Type: FullTime

Location: Milton, VT

At Husky TechnologiesTM, our success is based on your success. Our ability to keep our customers in the lead is based on building the strongest team possible.

Husky TechnologiesTM has a strong foundation built on innovation, close customer relationships and a unique culture and values. We are dedicated to offering our customers the highest quality products and services and are looking for people with the inspiration and talent to develop with us as we pursue our ambitious growth strategy. We are a leader in developing state-of-the-art technology and it is this technology base that uniquely positions us to serve customers who seek differentiation through solutions that provide speed, flexibility and maximum productivity. This capability is at the core of our mission and competitive strategy.

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a wealth of opportunity for personal growth and development. Most importantly, Husky Technologies TM offers an opportunity to work with – and be challenged by – a team of great people. Our success is possible because of the creativity, intelligence and passion of our people around the world and their desire to lead change. At the same time, we are not afraid to expect a lot and strive for leadership in all of our key markets. We are a company taking on new challenges and for the right people this means exceptional career development opportunities, the chance to be part of a team that is the best in the world at what we do and the experience that comes from working in an environment that demands constant transformation and innovation.

Husky TechnologiesTM is an exciting company with tremendous potential. We have a great team and great expectations. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – then we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team!

We are looking for an experienced and dynamic Plant Manager to lead our HRC Operations Team in Milton, Vermont. The Plant Manager will be responsible for hands-on leadership of the operations team and will oversee the business to meet key objectives and metrics. They will oversee all aspects of plant operations, including but not limited to, product and process quality, production/capacity planning, assembly, and operations. The ideal candidate is a strong leader with an analytical mind and excellent interpersonal communication skills.

Key Responsibilities/Areas Of Accountability

Provide daily leadership to drive engagement throughout the local Operations Team
Prepare and manage budgets and understand financial implications of capacity planning and build execution from end to end at local level.
Manage and review all capital requests within Milton Operations
Translate future vision and strategy into clear operational objectives, with daily review to ensure achievement is on track
Actively manage production commitments and project performance; ensuring customer commitment (quality), on-time, and cost deliverables are met
Collaborative engagement with accountability of internal suppliers such as Sales, and Supply Chain teams to ensure customer and business commitments are met
Work closely with Finance, Quality, and Human Resources to ensure continuity in execution of business plans
Develop and drive business and factory metrics with a clear line of sight to the global operations
Support and drive alignment through our QMS (quality management system) within the HRC Operation plants globally
Create, monitor, and track sound capacity plans according to production volume and sales forecasts
Devise strategies to ensure growth; identifying and implementing process improvements and cost reduction methods that will maximize output and minimize costs
Manage labor capacity and cross-training plan for increased labor flexibility
Identify and address resource needs, talent gaps, and bench strength, to build and develop high performing teams
Drive accountability through all departments to promote maximum team performance and ownership
Build a culture of growth by building high performing teams and an engaging workforce that allows team members to grow and take well informed risks. Foster a continuous feedback loop for adjustment and shared commitment to ensure end-to- end improvements are realized
Challenge the status quo by remaining fair and objective and holding others accountable to their commitments.
Build commitment with others through influence and collaboration.
Effectively lead change at a fast pace, demonstrating both vision and passion

Qualifications

A high school diploma required; bachelor’s degree preferred in a technical or business discipline
Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment (machine shop environment preferred)
System level thinker with the ability to see beyond the obvious and solve apparent contradictions; can tackle end to end process changes
Proven ability to lead and motivate a group of people
Strong business acumen with a broad understanding of fundamental business principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to effectively interface with a variety of people at various technical and management levels
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and make decisions quickly in a high-pressure environment
Ability to develop innovative solutions to increase productivity
Strong working knowledge of data analysis and performance metrics
Ability to demonstrate humility and self-awareness
Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or Six-Sigma
Ability to see around corners and solve conflict
Demonstrated experience with conflict management
Working knowledge of Baan, OFS, MS Outlook, Excel and PowerPoint, and ability to learn new computer skills quickly
Demonstrated ability to drive step by step function improvements and implement change in a short period of time

Pay range: $185,000 - $205,000

Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and respect, value and welcome diversity in our workplace. Husky TechnologiesTM also values being a great place to work and strives to maintain a safe workplace. Accordingly, Husky TechnologiesTM conditions all offers of employment on satisfactory completion of background checks.

No agency or telephone inquiries please.

If you need special assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at talent@husky.ca.

Equal Opportunity Employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and 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).

Husky Technologies

Latest Jobs

Plant Manager