Plant Manager

A.Y. McDonald is looking for a Plant Manager to join the organization. This position will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production/manufacturing, ensure policies and procedures are followed and lead a team of ~75-100 coworkers at our Albia, IA location.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

- Lead and support a family-oriented culture with a strong commitment to people and customers.

- Maintain a work environment where safety and people are the top priorities.

- Provide servant leadership to plant teams through guidance, support, and development.

- Collaborate with and train team members to reflect A.Y. McDonald’s core values.

- Build and sustain positive relationships with plant staff and cross-functional departments.

- Drive continuous improvement using a People-Quality-Production-Cost (PQPC) methodology.

- Identify and resolve root causes of problems through new or revised methods and procedures.

- Align plant strategies with company initiatives and maintain a clear operational focus.

- Plan, organize, and optimize daily operations to exceed customer expectations.

- Collect, analyze, and utilize operational data to reduce waste and improve efficiency.

- Increase equipment capacity and operational flexibility through innovative solutions.

- Lead capital improvement projects and manage the plant’s annual operating budget.

- Establish and monitor Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Key Activity Indicators (KAIs).

- Effectively communicate across all levels of the organization.

- Stay informed on best practices and evolving technologies in production management (automation experience a plus).

QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s degree and/or 3+ years of experience as a plant manager in a similar industry or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

- Proven leadership and interpersonal communication skills including an ability to drive change and encourage innovation

- Strong knowledge and experience leading manufacturing processes (Machining/CNC/Automation background a plus)

Excellent compensation and benefit package offered.

Background Check and drug screen required

Equal Opportunity Employer

Experience

Required

- 3 year(s): 3+ years as a plant manager in a similar industry or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.

Education

Required

- Bachelors or better

Equal Opportunity Employer

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