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Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.\nWe currently have an exciting opportunity as a Plant Manager! This role is a onsite position at our plant in Pineville NC.\nJOB PURPOSE:\nThe 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 improvement and site safety. Additionally, the position is accountable for people strategy and talent development at all levels.\nKEY RESPONSIBILITES:\nPromote, 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.\n\nLead 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.\n\nInterpret 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.\n\nDevelop plans and strategies utilizing production forecasts and resources to achieve agreed labor and machine productivity levels. Meet conversion cost, material variance and scrap reduction goals.\n\nLead the implementation of best-in-class practices and projects aimed at cost reduction and efficient process control.\n\nAccountable to maintain adherence to internal and external standards for the manufacturing product lifecycle.\n\nPartner with business to establish processes and organizational structures to meet compliance requirements for all appropriate regulatory bodies.\n\nLead and liaise with key business partners on the strategy, implementation and team focused on programs and processes overseeing general machine and facility maintenance.\n\nPartner with innovation team to facilitate the industrialization of innovation projects through analysis and testing of new product development ideas in the plant.\n\nResponsible for the efficient movement of completed product and materials ensuring regulatory compliance where required.\n\nLead 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.\n\nHEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT RESPONSIBILITES:\nEnsure compliance with federal, provincial and local legislative requirements\n\nEnsure the occupational Health and Safety policy is signed and dated, outlining commitment and responsibilities of all members of the workplace\n\nReview all policies, procedures and work instructions related to health, safety and environment annually, to ensure effectiveness of the health and safety program\n\nAppoint competent Supervisors/Managers who are familiar with legislated safety requirements\n\nTake every precaution reasonable in the circumstance for the protection of a worker\n\nEnsure site-specific procedures and work instructions are developed and implemented\n\nEstablish training needs and supply training for all members of the workplace to ensure knowledge and understanding for the safe operation of daily activities\n\nApply Refusal to Work Procedure when applicable and ensure compliance with this standard\n\nAttend Management Training as defined in HSE 27.0 and the plant training matrix\n\nPartake 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.\n\nParticipate in Environmental Impact Analysis process and monitor implementation of controls for significant risks (Reference HSE 58.0)\n\nParticipate in training on how to effectively investigate an accident/incident as outlined in HSE 11.0. Review investigations for completeness and effectiveness of recommendations\n\nApprove Personal Protective Equipment programs, provide Personal Protective Equipment and ensure location compliance\n\nApprove results of engineering reviews of planned changes to buildings, equipment, processes or procedures. Participate in reviews of major projects\n\nEvaluate effectiveness of location group Health and Safety meetings\n\nApprove purchase orders for safety and environmental supplies\n\nReview and approve the site Environmental Policy on an annual basis\n\nReview and approve the site Fire Safety Plan on an annual basis\n\nApprove site Emergency Response Plan\n\nApprove standards for pre-placement requirements for new hires\n\nApprove location risk Management and Pollution Prevention Plan, Quality Plan and Contractor Safety Plan\n\nReview and approve all HSEMS internal/CHSE audit action plans\n\nResponsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 4.0 Planned Inspections and HSEMS Preventative Action Process\n\nResponsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 21.0 First Aid\n\nResponsible for implementation and compliance of HSE 29.0 Required Postings\n\nManage the capital budget expenditures for the facility. Ensure that budgets are met, and variances are explained\n\nConduct 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\n\nProvide resources for risk identification and evaluation process. Approve local procedures for follow-up of corrective actions\n\nJOB REQUIREMENTS:\nEducation & Certificates\nCompletion of University in a technical or business-related discipline or equivalent experience.\n\nTechnical Skills & Experience\nAt least 10 years management experience. Holding a cross section of functional roles preferred.\n\nExperience balancing multiple priorities and leading change.\n\nExperience in strategic planning, resource allocation, employee relations, leadership techniques and coordination of people and resources.\n\nProven track record of improving performance in a leadership role.\n\nExperience and/or familiarity with Lean projects.\n\nExperience and strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices\n\nTechnical understanding of production planning techniques, current quality standards, lean manufacturing and safety requirements/laws (ISO 9001, Six Sigma, 5S, etc.)\n\nKnowledge of health, safety, and environmental practices in a manufacturing environment\n\nKnowledge and ability to understand the process of machinery\n\nKnowledge of injection molding equipment and fabrication combined with experience in a plastic manufacturing environment\n\nDemonstrated success in leading lean/six sigma projects\n\nIPEX 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. 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