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We believe our employees are the reason for our success, and our compensation and benefits are designed to reflect that belief.

We offer a competitive compensation package, including a salary and an Annual Bonus Structure up to 30% based on the plant's overall performance. The Plant Manager reports directly to the Vice President of Operations and is responsible for driving the Belvidere Facility's successful operations to meet Customer Demand.

+ Benefits Package begins Day 1

+ Company Paid: Short Term and Long Term Disability, and a Life Insurance Policy

+ 3 Weeks Paid Vacation yearly

+ 13 Paid Holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Years

Position Summary

Directs and coordinates activities of the facility to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits.

Position Responsibilities Include, but Are Not Limited To:

• Profit and loss responsibility for the operations of the plant.

• Responsible for overall environmental, health and safety performance of the operation.

• Manages activities of departments such as operations, manufacturing, engineering, planning, sales, and maintenance to affect operational efficiency.

• Guides operations towards continuous improvement of: a safe working environment, Lean quality (reduction of scrap, customer issues), on-time deliveries, and reduction of machine set up timeframes.

• Drives employee participation in: following and improving upon safety and following all environmental and health rules and regulations.

• Participates in current and long range planning of plant objectives and policies.

• Analyzes budget requests to identify areas in which reductions can be made and allocates operating budget.

• Participates in the development of capital expenditure requests.

• Dispenses advice, guidance, direction and authorization to carry out major plans and procedures, consistent with established policies and top management approval.

• Works with product development, sales and marketing to discern competitiveness of new technologies.

• Confers with administrative personnel and reviews activity, operating and sales reports to determine changes in programs or operations.

• Establishes and maintains an effective system of communications throughout the plant.

• Coaches, counsels, and disciplines employees and plans, monitors, and appraises performance.

• Reviews operating results of the facility, compares them to established objectives and tasks steps to ensure that appropriate measures are taken to correct unsatisfactory results.

• Achieves financial objectives by preparing the plant budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.

• Maintains operations by initiating, coordinating and enforcing project, operational and personnel policies and procedures. Works with Human Resources to interpret company policies for employees.

• Recommends methods to improve and make processes more efficient.

• Implementation of Lean Manufacturing practices.

• Takes on special assignments as required.

• Other duties as assigned by manager

Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing or related field

+ Minimum 5-7 years management experience in a Manufacturing Environment, experience in the Fastener Industry a plus

+ Strong analytical and communication skills

+ Previous experience leading a multi departmental team to meet customer demands

+ Ability to prioritize multiple projects to meet deadlines

+ Ability to make decisions and give direction in a fast paced environment

+ Works well under pressure

+ Proficient computer skills, experience using Google is a plus

+ Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma training a plus

We consider all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, marital status, handicap, genetic infiltration, disability or status as a veteran. Fontana reserves the right to require a drug screening at any time during the employment process.

Job Details

Job Family MNF Mgr - Business Manager

Job Function OPS - Operations Admin

Pay Type Salary

Education Level Bachelor’s Degree

Travel Required Yes

Travel Percentage 15