Plant Manager
Job Description
- Develop and coach personnel in key areas such as lean production (eliminating waste, 5S, point of use material, visual controls, shadow boards, process flow maps), safety (procedure reviews, accident investigations, fostering a safety culture), quality (training and execution of policies and procedures), and profitability (reducing costs, maximizing revenue).
- Plan and manage labor resources, including hiring and firing, wage rate administration, and the company's absenteeism policy. If applicable, handle negotiations with union officials and grievance issues.
- Oversee inventory and materials management, including training personnel in lean material techniques like 2-bin and Kanban systems.
- Conducted monthly cycle counts and approved inventory adjustments, managing inventory costs and turnover rates.
- Oversee inspection, write-up, and quality assurance functions to ensure that railcars are inspected and repaired per applicable regulations and at the highest quality standards.
- Promote a safety culture within the facility, ensuring employees can stop work if unsafe conditions are identified and that safety is given equal priority to production.
- Implement and train employees in line with the company’s safety, industrial hygiene, and environmental policies; enforce compliance with published work rules.
- Manage costs by preparing an annual budget based on forecasted workloads and reviewing actual costs against budgeted costs. Explain any significant variances between actual and budgeted costs and submit monthly operating reports.
- Participate in planning modifications to plant operations to meet future needs, including selecting and training necessary manpower, assisting in developing facilities and equipment, and implementing new work procedures.
- A college degree with 3–5 years of relevant managerial experience is required.
- Extensive rail car repair experience, including supervisory responsibilities, may be substituted for a college degree.
- Ability to interpret drawings, understand equipment such as boilers and compressors and effectively interact with personnel at all levels within and outside the company.
Meet Your Recruiter
Sabrina Herrera
Sabrina Herrera is a seasoned Technical Recruiter with a knack for establishing genuine connections with candidates and continuously expanding her expertise in various roles and industries. With one year of dedicated service at Sterling and an impressive 15-year journey in the recruiting arena, Sabrina has become a respected figure in talent acquisition.
As a Technical Recruiter, Sabrina's ability to build strong relationships with candidates sets her apart. She values the opportunity to understand each individual's unique strengths, aspirations, and career goals, ensuring she can guide them toward the most suitable and fulfilling opportunities.
Having spent 15 years in the recruiting domain, Sabrina's experience spans diverse industries and roles. She embraces the challenges of exploring new fields, consistently striving to expand her knowledge and expertise. Her dedication to continuous learning allows her to stay at the forefront of emerging trends and best practices in the recruitment landscape.
Sabrina advises fellow professionals to cultivate a curious mindset and actively seek new challenges and projects that push the boundaries of their abilities. Embracing the unknown and venturing into uncharted territories can lead to personal and professional growth, ultimately elevating one's effectiveness in the field of recruitment.