Plant Manager

Silver-Line® Plastics LLC is a manufacturer of the industry’s highest quality plastic pipe, with a comprehensive product offering, featuring PVC, CPVC, PE and PEX, with state-of-the-art production facilities in Asheville, North Carolina; Lawton, Oklahoma; and Fort Pierce, Florida. Silver-Line is known as an industry leader, focusing on innovation, timely delivery, and personalized service.

 Silver-Line Plastics is a member of the IPEX group of companies.

 We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Plant Manager. This role is based in our facility in Lawton, OK and reports to the Director of Manufacturing.

Job Summary

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 improvements and site safety.  Additionally, the position is accountable for people strategy and talent development at all levels.

Principal 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  labour  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 and Safety Environment
•     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 & ISO (Reference HSE
       44.0; Quality Systems Manual Volumes 1 & 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

Requirements

Qualifications and Experience:

Education & Certificates

·       Completion of a University degree in a technical or business-related discipline or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills & Experience
•    7-10 years people leadership required

·      7-10 years in a manufacturing environment; holding a cross section of functional roles preferred  

•    Experience in leading change, strategic planning, resource allocation, employee relations,                         •    Proven track record of improving performance in a leadership role.
•    Demonstrated ability to drive a strong Safety culture and Continuous Improvement initiatives
•    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 moulding equipment and fabrication combined with
      experience in a plastic manufacturing environment is an asset
•    Demonstrated success in leading lean/six sigma projects

Benefits

• Bonus
• Great vacation entitlements
• Competitive benefits package
• 401k
• Career Opportunities
• Continuous Leadership Learning & Development 
• Diverse & Inclusive Culture 

Silver-Line Plastics 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, please contact HR at askhr@ipexna.com