EnerSys is the global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products. 

 

Job Purpose

The Plant Manager is responsible for all Operations activities at our manufacturing facility. Directs and coordinates activities of the plant to obtain optimum efficiency of operations and maximize profits. Responds to related manufacturing problems and pursues/implements remedies to such problems. Follows production and company objectives to direct work groups through subordinate managers. Assumes responsibility for cost controls, operations, quality and production inventory levels and customer order fulfillment. Manages the activities of production, facility engineering, quality control, production engineering and administrative services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Include the following, but other duties may be assigned;

Provide overall management for site Operations functions, leading the various functions to deliver the results, continuous improvement and customer satisfaction. Implement and facilitate the EOS (EnerSys Operating System) with an emphasis on mentoring the team to reach goals and improvement plans across the site. Drive and coach implementation of Lean manufacturing principles to the EOS standards. Lead implementation of proactive safe work practices, processes and tools to set a constructive safety culture. Ensure production capacity and resources are used effectively and safely to meet the production schedule and customer expected response times. Using the EOS MDI(managing daily improvement) process to lead daily improvement to eliminate unfavorable variances and waste. Identifying improvement opportunities and facilitate their implementation through insightful and critical thinking using Lean manufacturing tools. Uphold product quality by ensuring processes are in place and followed. Oversee materials management functions with emphasis on cost, quality, delivery and inventory accuracy to drive increased inventory turns. Manage overall facility uptime and drive Overall Equipment Efficiency in equipment. Maintain quality program and ISO registration off the facility that is consistent with corporate level ISO certification. Prepare annual departmental budget including: staffing requirements, capital equipment, and operation expenditures and operate department within budget. Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

 

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in field of technical science, commensurate experience in battery industry would also be considered 6-8 years supervisory and/or management experience required Previous plant manager experience desired 4+ years working in a Lean manufacturing environment desired Ability to work within an ERP system to manage a supply chain and execute production schedule to meet customer expectations. Strong computer skills including MS Excel, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Strong leadership skills and proven ability to positively coach and motivate team members and resolve conflict. General Job Requirements This position requires working in a plant/warehouse environment. Therefore, expect varying working conditions.

 

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