Job description

JOB SUMMARY
This position has management and budgetary responsibilities for all operations at the plant level. Functional areas include production, quality, maintenance, and facilities. Accountable for the plant metrics of safety, quality, production output, labor & overhead expenditures. Manages human and technical resources to meet company financial objectives. Works closely interdepartmentally to recommend, develop, and perform to corporate objectives of operations targets, financial results, continuous improvement and product/process development. Responsible for the plant’s compliance with all regulatory and statutory requirements. Ensures plant is in full compliance of Westlake company policies. Formulates manufacturing policies and ensures all employees are trained and evaluated on all relevant policies, procedures, and SOPs. Evaluates, recommends and implements applications of appropriate manufacturing technologies and other capital expenditures. Selects and develops technical and supervisory personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the plant.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Comply with Westlake Safety Policies and Procedures
• Regular attendance, timeliness and scheduling flexibility
• Responsible for all aspects of plant safety
• Direct production to meet safety, quality, output goals, cost, and technology standards to meet customers’ needs while maximizing gross margin
• Responsible for all aspects of the plant’s quality program
• Direct activities by specifying, requesting, and integrating technological, process, and human resources to meet output objectives while maximizing gross margin
• Evaluates, recommends, and implements application of most current and appropriate manufacturing technologies
• Budget and forecast facilities, labor, fixed costs, and variable cost parameters – interface with finance function for project-level and department-level analysis and control
• Makes budgetary recommendations for capital expenditures, impact of growth or down-size company operations, and direct/indirect labor
• Makes final decisions on administrative or operational matters and ensures effective achievement of goals
• Formulates manufacturing policies
• Ensures regulatory and environmental compliance
• Interacts with other departments to stay current on business requirements; plan and coordinate activities to support business requirements and financial objective
• Development and management of intellectual capital through training and coaching
• Serve on special-named projects or teams as requested and needed based on expertise
• Perform all duties in accordance with Westlake values of Excellence Integrity Collaboration Endurance

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong business acumen, critical thinking skills, and demonstrated leadership capabilities
• Strong mechanical, manufacturing and technical skills
• Knowledge of basic OSHA regulations within a manufacturing/distribution environment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Knowledge and understanding of budgeting, planning, and execution of operations targets and financial objectives
• Detail oriented with ability to handle multiple projects in a fast-paced organization
• Strong computer literacy: Microsoft Office required, manufacturing software (preferably SAP), Oracle

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• A bachelor’s degree preferably in a manufacturing, business or engineering discipline. Experience in lieu of bachelors may be considered depending on years of experience and track record of accomplishments and future potential.
• Bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; 5+ years in a management role; 3+ years lean manufacturing environment experience
• Experience managing a large group of directs and indirect reports

DEMONSTRATED COMPETENCIES

• Total work systems (e.g. TQM/ISO/Six Sigma) Is committed to continuous improvement through empowerment and management by data; evidenced by – seeks to reduce variances in work processes
• Drive for results Hits the goals and objectives with focus on the bottom line; evidenced by – is consistently one of the top performers
• Building effective teams Identifies roles, jobs, tasks, rewards, and objectives with a group and defines success in terms of the whole team; evidenced by – builds strong teams
• Approachability Putting others at ease so that they can be at their best; evidenced by – initiating contact, sharing information, is a good listener
• Customer focus Customer is king; evidenced by – dedication to meeting needs and wants of internal and external customers

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

The employee should possess the ability to:

• Be exposed to sounds or noise levels that maybe uncomfortable
• Withstand exposure to temperature extremes inside or out
• Prolong standing or in stationary position
• Complete repetitive movements
• Bend and/or twist
• Lift/move/transport items up to 50 pounds
• Ability to move or traverse about the facilities
• Ability to work around dust, chemicals, and other substances, and in various environmental conditions
• Wear all required personal protective equipment (hearing, vision and hardhat protection)

This is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities or may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Salary Pay Range – Min – $130,000 – Max $217, 000

Westlake Management Services, Inc. is proud to offer equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants to join our company and to succeed as members of our team regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, genetic information, marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $217,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• French Camp, CA 95231: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 5 years (Preferred)
• Management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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