Job Description

Summary

As the Plant Manager for our Duramag division based at our facility in Waterville, ME, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of the safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people for the facility.

A significant portion of your day-to-day as Plant Manager will be spent building team morale and implementing new programs and manufacturing systems. In addition, your direct reports in this role include: EHS Coordinator/Manager, Quality Manager, Production Control Manager, Production Manager/Production Supervisors, Scheduler, and the Continuous Improvement Coordinator/SPS Specialist.

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What You'll Be Doing

• Creating the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment at all levels to drive measurable results while overseeing and executing all safety requirements and cautions
• Managing the production reporting to ensure accurate information flow for labor, inventory accuracy quality, and manufacturing costs
• Evaluating technological developments, investigating feasibility of new equipment and techniques, and providing dependable cost estimates and supporting financial analysis
• Leading the deployment of common manufacturing related core procedures
• Developing the future state value stream map and managing the plans to achieve it
• Integrating operations data with the customers to provide end-to-end visibility
• Overseeing the development of systems and tools to provide online access to status for the customers
• Managing all new product launches and ensuring that all deliverables are met
• Regularly meeting with value stream functional leaders to identify problems, solutions, and action plans
• Creating a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Ensuring that standardized processes are followed and that countermeasures are implemented
• Developing, implementing, and monitoring the plant budget and managing expenses
• Instilling and maintaining a positive can-do team atmosphere
• Ensuring that Production Supervisors are delivering effective cross-training for employees, including backups, to ensure continuous levels of required support
• Developing, maintaining, and communicating the results of the KPIs to stakeholders
• Continually improving processes by investigating changes in manufacturing methods
• Staying current on activities regarding your team, identifying problems, and taking corrective actions
• Ensuring customers receive timely commitment dates and that we consistently meet or exceed expectations

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related discipline
• 10+ years of experience leading teams within a fast paced and complex manufacturing environment
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Strong analytical skills
• Track record of handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• A reputation for having sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions
• Versatile, flexible, and the willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

About The Shyft Group

The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) is North America's leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing, assembly, and upfit for the commercial, retail, and service specialty vehicle markets.

The Shyft Group and our brands are as driven as our associates. Every person behind our badge is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Across eight go-to-market brands, in ten states and two countries, we have over 3,000 dedicated employees working as one to lead with innovation, ingenuity, and a dedication to quality craftsmanship.

The Shyft Group rebranded in 2020 to reflect a new focus on high-growth end markets to help ensure long-term profitable growth. Our name and renewed focus reflect the action, speed, and agility we offer the commercial vehicle industry through our growing roster of brands – Blue Arc™, Utilimaster®, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag®, Strobes-R-Us®, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond™, and Builtmore.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a culturally diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. more