Plant Manager Job Description

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Plant Manager

Comprehensive Logistics Inc - Kansas City, MO

Be a part of momentum and innovation. Comprehensive Logistics Co. Inc. is accelerating its agile diversification into new markets and expanding its current market base. You're invited to join this company where your contributions fuel the momentum!

We are a lean company who relies on workforce talent, and in return gives you the opportunity to engage in the growing third-party logistics service provider market-space differentiated by our contract manufacturing process disciplines, such as integrated robotics, vision-based error-proofing and advanced IT applications in digital material flow management.

If you are energized by solving challenges, ranging from small operational details to big strategic challenges with industry changing implications, come join us.

At Comprehensive Logistics Co. Inc. (CLI), individuals are valued for their dedication to perfecting processes and teamwork performance.

As one of the fastest-growing warehousing and logistics companies in North America, we're looking for an experienced plant MANAGER.

We are looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, highly disciplined and high-energy individual to lead the team as the Plant Manager. We are looking for a professional with extensive knowledge to oversee all plant operations and make crucial decisions for the company. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with the responsibility for all financial aspects of plant operations and have a familiarity with the automotive industry.

Reports to the Director of Operations
Create direction for departments by having daily and weekly meetings with the direct reports
Maintain and improve employee morale by facilitating team building and communication within departments
Communicate with our corporate resources
Assist in interviewing and will be part of making final hiring decisions
Appraises employees productivity and efficiency and recommends promotions
Develops and manages operations budgets to ensure compliance with the company and the customer
Responsible for continuous improvement
Promote and maintain a safe working environment
Enforce company policies/procedures and corresponding work instructions
Communicate effectively with internal and external customers
Make financial decisions by determining the number of hourly and salary personnel according to the needs of the business
Will make recommendations for promotions
Directs all departments and determines the number of employees needed
Must be able to perform work duties in a fast-paced, shared environment
Additional duties may be assigned as needed

Requirements:

"MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
Minimum of five years of experience in plant management level, material logistics, and manufacturing
General understanding of problem-solving using root cause analysis, safety, labor relations, and workers compensation
Working knowledge of value added subassembly -Understanding of LEAN manufacturing principles
Automotive background preferred, specifically with experience related sequencing, JIT and subassembly
Strong skills in managing salaried and hourly employees and processes
Strong customer interfacing skills, 24/7 availability via cell phone
Demonstrated success launching operations and start-up projects
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

CLI is committed to creating a diverse environment, and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/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)