Plant Manager - Springfield Belts
Company: The Timken Company
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
Your Career Begins at Timken
If you're ready for a challenging career that provides you with the
ability to advance personally and professionally, we have the
perfect opportunity for you to perform WORK THAT MATTERS. Working
at Timken provides innovative ways to make an impact daily, we are
committed to delivering next-level performance as we move the world
forward beginning with our employees, customers, and communities we
serve around the world. POSITION OVERVIEW: Timken Belts is a
leading manufacturer of industrial belts known for quality,
innovation and performance. With a strong commitment to excellence
and a focus on continuous improvement, we are seeking a dynamic
Plant Manager to lead our manufacturing operations in Springfield,
Missouri. The Plant Manager position requires a strategic leader
who can effectively manage resources, drive operational excellence,
and foster a culture of continuous improvement. The successful
candidate will be skilled in managing a unionized workforce,
optimizing production processes, ensuring safety and quality
standards are met, and delivering on key performance metrics for a
site of approximately 400 employees. This role reports to the
Business President - Belts & Chain and is a key contributor to the
business planning process and establishing the long-term strategic
direction of the business. QUALIFICATIONSTo perform this job
successfully, an individual must be able to fulfill the essential
duties and responsibilities at a high level. The requirements
listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or
ability required. EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management,
Business Management, or a related field; an advanced degree is a
plus
- A minimum of 10 years leadership experience in a manufacturing
setting
- Proven experience as a leader in a manufacturing environment,
ideally with in a unionized environment
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process
improvement methodologies
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and communication
skills
- Solid financial acumen and the ability to manage budgets
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Familiarity with safety and environmental programs and
regulations
- Knowledge of belts manufacturing or rubber industry experience
is a plus ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the
following, not all encompassing:Leadership and Team Management:
- Establish and execute strategic plans for the development and
operation of all functions for the Timken Springfield facility -
Operational performance, Logistics, Engineering, Facilities,
Safety, Quality
- Drive business planning process to ensure the effective
engagement of resources to minimize direct and indirect costs to
the business while maintaining compliance to applicable Federal,
State and local rules and regulations
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of capable department managers
and supervisors
- Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous
improvement
- Manage labor relations effectively in a unionized
environmentProduction Optimization:
- Develop and implement production plans to meet quality, cost,
and delivery targets
- Oversee production scheduling, inventory management, and
resource allocation
- Implement lean manufacturing principles (Timken Manufacturing
Operating System) and process improvements to optimize
efficiency
- Utilize formalized methodologies to solve problems, implement
recurrence prevention countermeasures, and monitor solutions for
effectiveness Safety and Compliance:
- Implement and maintain a culture that values safety and
environmental stewardship
- Ensure a safe working environment for all employees by
enforcing safety protocols, conducting training, and addressing
safety & environmental concerns promptly
- Maintain compliance with all applicable regulations, permits,
and environmental requirementsQuality:
- Implement and maintain quality control procedures to guarantee
the production of high-quality product
- Monitor and analyze production data and customer complaints to
identify areas for improvement in product quality
- Drive initiatives to improve product quality and reduce
defectsCost Management:
- Manage the budget for the manufacturing site and lead the team
to achieve year-over-year cost reduction
- Lead the capital planning and project implementation
process
- Optimize resource utilization and production processes to
minimize wasteSupply Chain and Logistics:
- Oversee the end-to-end supply chain, including procurement,
inventory management, warehousing, and logistics, to ensure timely
and cost-effective delivery of materials and finished products
- Collaborate with suppliers to optimize costs and quality while
maintaining strong supplier relationshipsEquipment and Maintenance:
- Ensure minimal equipment downtime and maximum labor efficiency
through the implementation of effective maintenance
strategiesPerformance Metrics:
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to
monitor and improve plant performance
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve improvement
targets
- Generate regular reports on plant performance and communicate
to senior management REQUIREMENTS:Language Skills: Ability to read
and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and
maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write
routine reports and complete necessary production forms. Ability to
speak effectively with fellow employees and/or customers.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to work with mathematical concepts
such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of
plane and solid geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply
concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to
practical situations. Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply and
understand, and carry out instructions furnished in written, oral,
schedule, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving
several variables; problem solving ability. Physical Demands: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Ability to perform physical requirements of
the job (frequent shop floor activity including walking, standing,
lifting, etc.). While performing the duties of this job, the
employee is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands/arms. The
employee is regularly required to talk, hear at conversational
level, and smell. The employee is occasionally required to walk,
climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must
regularly lift/move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift/move up to 25
pounds, and occasionally lift/move up to 50 pounds. Moving/lifting
greater than 50 pounds requires assistance from another employee or
a lifting device/hoist. Specific vision abilities required by this
job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and
ability to adjust focus. Work Environment: he work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is
frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, outside weather
conditions, and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to
extreme heat and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the
work environment is usually loud. Required Personal Protective
Equipment: Employee is required to wear proper safety eyewear,
hearing protection, and steel-toed shoes at all times while on the
plant floor. All qualified applicants shall be treated equally
according to their individual qualifications, abilities,
experiences and other employment standards. There will be no
discrimination due to gender or gender identity, race, religion,
color, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual
orientation, veteran/military status or any other basis protected
by applicable law.
Keywords: The Timken Company, Springfield , Plant Manager - Springfield Belts, Professions , Springfield, Missouri
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