Plant President
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About the Position
We are seeking a Plant President to lead our manufacturing plant, focusing on sales, safety, quality, and productivity.
Responsibilities
- Lead the plant to improve the sales pipeline, safety, quality, productivity, and reduction of waste on a consistent and continual basis in each and every process.
- P&L responsibility for assigned locations, including the preparation and management of capital and operational budgets.
- Work to improve the performance of employees through consistent and continual leadership in education and training programs.
- Establish and maintain a viable succession plan for all critical human resources.
- Provide guidance and direction to department managers regarding the continual improvement of operations for which they have ownership.
- Lead and manage the local plant Sales team in both strategy and daily, cadenced lead/prospect/client tactical insights, to ensure an effective and viable local sales pipeline.
- Work with company Sales Representatives from all channels to maintain and acquire new customers for the organization.
- Review and report on manufacturing activities, performances, and results. Initiate team action to identify and remove problems with schedules, excessive costs, materials, or other factors affecting quality, safety, service, or productivity levels inconsistent with plant continual improvement efforts.
- Maintain open communication with plant employees and Corporate Staff to improve safety, quality, and productivity.
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, EEO, and other federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
- Provide reports and feedback on plant performance to Corporate Staff as required.
- Make recommendations regarding hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, training, and merit increases of Plant Personnel.
- Motivate staff in support of department objectives and timely and effective schedules to ensure production goals.
- Demonstrate commitment to continual process improvement efforts in order to assure that all customer expectations (internal and external) are exceeded.
- Perform other related duties and business-related tasks as required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, Graphic Arts, or related field, preferred.
- 8+ years of diversified management experience within the printing industry or similar manufacturing industry, with proven success in leading operations teams.
- Experience leading sales teams is highly desired.
- Continuous Improvement / Lean skills/experience highly preferred.
- Ability to lead a diverse team of both sales and operations groups.
- Excellent communication skills to communicate with internal and external teams.
- Ability to lead and influence change.
- Ability to lead through empathy.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Strong desire to apply continuous improvement throughout the plant.
We Offer
- Competitive salary range: USD 142,500 - USD 227,900 / year.
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid time off, disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, life insurance, parental leave, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, and employer/partner discounts.
About the Company
RRD provides a complete portfolio of marketing, packaging, print, and business services to the world’s most respected brands, including 92% of the Fortune 100. The company’s proprietary technology, advanced data analytics, and established expertise fuel organizational decision-making, from strategy through execution. With operations in 30 countries and over 35,000 employees, global organizations and regulated industries trust RRD to reduce complexity and drive audience connections across the entire customer journey.
Additional Information
- Employment Type: Full-time
- Work Location Type: On-site
- Experience Level: Senior
- Education Level: Bachelor’s Degree preferred
RRD is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. At RRD, we value innovation, authenticity, and integrity. To uphold the security and fairness of our hiring process, we ask that candidates refrain from using AI tools during interviews to ensure an authentic and secure experience. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a transparent and equitable hiring process.
All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of both a pre-employment background and drug screen.
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