Job Description
Plant Manager
IPEX USA LLC
Pineville, NC 28134 Hybrid work
IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced
plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by
connecting people with water and energy.
We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Plant Manager! This
role is a onsite position at our plant in Pineville NC.
Job Purpose:
The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall management of IPEX
operations in their assigned facility. Plant operation
accountabilities include production, logistics, quality and
maintenance while ensuring compliance with all labour, safety,
environmental, ISO and corporate policies and regulations. Partnering
with key business stakeholders the role is accountable to collaborate
on the delivery of all operational and strategic initiatives. The
position is fully accountable for annual budget performance and has
full responsibility for the production output of the facility
including the quality of finished goods, KPI target achievement,
continuous improvement and site safety. Additionally, the position is
accountable for people strategy and talent development at all levels.
Key Responsibilities:
Promote, maintain and lead a safety culture focused on zero workplace
injuries throughout the facility. Accountable to ensure reporting of
all near misses, hazardous conditions and first aid incidents to HSE
business partners and collaborate on ongoing preventative projects.
Lead and empower team members by setting clear expectations in
performance management, training and coaching. Partner with business
partners on key people strategies including attraction and retention
plans, succession planning, development plans and training
requirements.
Interpret strategies to create and implement plans to ensure products
are manufactured efficiently and to a high quality. Lead the
attainment of key information to create long term resolutions and
corrective actions to establish and sustain a culture of continuous
improvement.
Develop plans and strategies utilizing production forecasts and
resources to achieve agreed labor and machine productivity levels.
Meet conversion cost, material variance and scrap reduction goals.
Lead the implementation of best-in-class practices and projects aimed
at cost reduction and efficient process control.
Accountable to maintain adherence to internal and external standards
for the manufacturing product lifecycle.
Partner with business to establish processes and organizational
structures to meet compliance requirements for all appropriate
regulatory bodies.
Lead and liaise with key business partners on the strategy,
implementation and team focused on programs and processes overseeing
general machine and facility maintenance.
Partner with innovation team to facilitate the industrialization of
innovation projects through analysis and testing of new product
development ideas in the plant.
Responsible for the efficient movement of completed product and
materials ensuring regulatory compliance where required.
Lead the processes for the creation and delivery of key administrative
functions; including month-end reporting, annual budgeting, capital
expenditure evaluations and documentation of internal management
systems.
Health, Safety and Environment Responsibilities:
Ensure compliance with federal, provincial and local legislative
requirements
Ensure the occupational Health and Safety policy is signed and dated,
outlining commitment and responsibilities of all members of the
workplace
Review all policies, procedures and work instructions related to
health, safety and environment annually, to ensure effectiveness of
the health and safety program
Appoint competent Supervisors/Managers who are familiar with
legislated safety requirements
Take every precaution reasonable in the circumstance for the
protection of a worker
Ensure site-specific procedures and work instructions are developed
and implemented
Establish training needs and supply training for all members of the
workplace to ensure knowledge and understanding for the safe operation
of daily activities
Apply Refusal to Work Procedure when applicable and ensure compliance
with this standard
Attend Management Training as defined in HSE 27.0 and the plant
training matrix
Partake in scheduled audits to ensure compliance with HSEMS and ISO
(Reference HSE 44.0; Quality Systems Manual Volumes 1 and 2) and
ensure all compliance recommendations are properly addressed and
closed.
Participate in Environmental Impact Analysis process and monitor
implementation of controls for significant risks (Reference HSE 58.0)
Participate in training on how to effectively investigate an
accident/incident as outlined in HSE 11.0. Review investigations for
completeness and effectiveness of recommendations
Approve Personal Protective Equipment programs, provide Personal
Protective Equipment and ensure location compliance
Approve results of engineering reviews of planned changes to
buildings, equipment, processes or procedures. Participate in reviews
of major projects
Evaluate effectiveness of location group Health and Safety meetings
Approve purchase orders for safety and environmental supplies
Review and approve the site Environmental Policy on an annual basis
Review and approve the site Fire Safety Plan on an annual basis
Approve site Emergency Response Plan
Approve standards for pre-placement requirements for new hires
Approve location risk Management and Pollution Prevention Plan,
Quality Plan and Contractor Safety Plan
Review and approve all HSEMS internal/CHSE audit action plans
Responsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 4.0 Planned
Inspections and HSEMS Preventative Action Process
Responsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 21.0 First Aid
Responsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 29.0 Required
Postings
Manage the capital budget expenditures for the facility. Ensure that
budgets are met, and variances are explained
Conduct and maintain systematic surveys in compliance with HSE 13.0
Machine Guarding and EMP Section 1.6. Participate in the creation and
implementation of action plans
Provide resources for risk identification and evaluation process.
Approve local procedures for follow-up of corrective actions
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education and Certificates
Completion of University in a technical or business-related discipline
or equivalent experience.
Technical Skills and Experience
At least 10 years management experience. Holding a cross section of
functional roles preferred.
Experience balancing multiple priorities and leading change.
Experience in strategic planning, resource allocation, employee
relations, leadership techniques and coordination of people and
resources.
Proven track record of improving performance in a leadership role.
Experience and/or familiarity with Lean projects.
Experience and strong understanding of budgeting/expense management
with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices
Technical understanding of production planning techniques, current
quality standards, lean manufacturing and safety requirements/laws
(ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.)
Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices in a
manufacturing environment
Knowledge and ability to understand the process of machinery
Knowledge of injection molding equipment and fabrication combined with
experience in a plastic manufacturing environment
Demonstrated success in leading lean/six sigma projects
IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with
disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request,
will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable
accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s
accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are
available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection
process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation,
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