EMIT Technologies
Plant Manager
EMIT Technologies, Sheridan, Wyoming, United States, 82801
DescriptionEMIT Technologies, Inc. is seeking a Plant Manager to join our team. This role oversees daily operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring efficiency, quality, productivity, and a culture of continuous improvement. This role requires a proactive leader skilled in lean manufacturing, committed to fostering a production team focused on throughput, quality, organization, standardization, and goal alignment. The Plant Manager collaborates closely with Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Safety teams to optimize processes, drive improvements, reduce waste, and enhance safety standards.Key Responsibilities:Oversee all daily operations of the plant to meet company performance, safety, and cost objectives.Implement and sustain lean manufacturing practices across the facility, identifying and reducing inefficiencies, waste, and bottlenecks. Lead kaizen events, 5S initiatives, value stream mapping, and other lean processes.Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing, goal-oriented team by conducting training on lean principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and problem-solving.Collaborate with Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Safety teams to drive improvements and align production with company standards, ensuring quality assurance and compliance.Optimize resources to ensure cost-effective production strategies and efficient resource allocation.Maintain a safe and compliant workplace by enforcing OSHA standards, conducting safety audits, and organizing regular safety training for all team members.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess plant performance, using data to make informed decisions and implement adjustments as needed.Partner with R&D, Sales, and other departments to support product development, meet delivery schedules, and enhance customer satisfaction.Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Management, or related field (Master's preferred)5+ years of plant management experience, preferably in a lean manufacturing environmentProven experience implementing lean manufacturing methodologies (Six Sigma certification is a plus)Strong leadership and team-building skills with experience managing diverse teams Proficiency in ERP systems, data analysis, and project management toolsExcellent problem-solving abilities and a proactive mindsetSkilled in lean tools such as Kaizen, 5S, JIT, and value stream mappingAbility to inspire and lead teams towards achieving operational goalsUnderstanding of budgeting and cost controlStrong verbal and written skills for effective collaboration across departmentsWe are an equal opportunity employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds.Please complete this survey:https://assessment.predictiveindex.com/C4W9/1f3f8b17-0aba-4a18-82cb-365edd615509?type=candidateba