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Grand Valley Manufacturing is seeking a Plant Manager for a new facility, in Franklin, Pa.  This position will train in our Titusville or Warren location and will assist in the set-up of the new facility. Once the plant is operational, the Plant Manager will be responsible for the organization and management of the day-to-day activities for plant operations. 

Role and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the layout and organization of the new facility, including but not limited to: equipment, workflow, processes, staffing needs, etc.
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day-to-day operations to maximize the profitability of the plant.
• Increase production, asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs.
• Direct and assign resources to optimize plant production and accomplish plantwide goals in the most effective way possible. 
• Coordinate with Scheduling to develop Work Center schedules. Evaluate schedules and labor requirements to provide work direction and effectively balance labor resources to meet on-time delivery request.   Communicate with Vice President, Sales, and Scheduling when issues or discrepancies arise. 
• Update and monitor the Plant Tracker for daily and monthly profitability. Respond to underperforming jobs and/or operators, indirect labor, and direct costs to correct results.  
• Manage the daily processing of production, including but not limited to preparing new orders, expediting contract review process, and preparing work order routers, special tooling, and fixturing. 
• Identify and fully utilize associates' strengths; determine weaknesses for development and training opportunities. 
• Act as a technical resource to operators, assisting with troubleshooting and developing operator skills. 
• Maintain favorable working relationships with employees through open communication, visibility, and involvement to promote a positive work environment that maximizes safety, employee engagement, productivity, efficiency, and effectiveness. 

Duties may be changed, or additional duties assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above 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.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

High School Degree or GED equivalent required; five to seven years' management experience in a Manual and/or CNC machine facility; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Experience operating a Manual and/or CNC Machine is preferred. 

Preferred Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Excel.
• Strong written/verbal interpersonal and communication skills. Must be able to read, write, and comprehend instructions. Must be able to present information in one-on-one and small group situations.  
• Able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, decimals, rate, and percentage.       
• Basic knowledge of Profit & Loss; able to distinguish between financial significance and insignificance. 
• Competent with common inspection tools (calipers, tape measure, micrometers, etc.) 
• Able to work independently and within a team, generating results with general/minimal guidance from management.
• Able to define, prepare, analyze, and present data pertaining to plant finances, efficiency, etc.  
• Clear working knowledge and experience with machining equipment. Able to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, schematics, etc. 
• Able to deal with confidential information. 
• Strong attention to detail and follow-through skills

* Physical Demands and Working Environment*

The physical demands and working environment described here are representative of those that mu t be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers; handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts and airborne particles. The employee is required to wear safety shoes, safety glasses, and other personal protective equipment as designated. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment ranges from medium to loud. 

Additional Notes

Must be able to work a flexible schedule. Full-time work week is 40-55 hours, Monday -- Friday, 10-hour days Monday -- Thursday. 12-hour shifts are sometimes required to meet delivery schedules. Saturdays (1/2 days) as needed.  

Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability and Protected Veterans status

If you need special assistance or an accommodation in applying for employment at Grand Valley Manufacturing Co., please contact our Human Resources department at 1.814.827.2707

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