Plant Director

**Job Title: Plant Director**

**About Us:**
Join our team at FPC-Troy, a leading global provider of protective paints and coatings for residential and industrial use. Our mission is to deliver high-quality products that meet the needs of our customers while prioritizing safety, efficiency, and innovation. We foster a collaborative work culture that values teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.

**Job Description:**
As the Plant Director, your main responsibility will be overseeing plant operations to ensure the efficient production of goods that meet customer demands. You will manage scheduling, manpower allocation, and machinery utilization to achieve operational goals within budget constraints. Additionally, you will develop and implement programs to enhance workplace safety, comply with regulatory requirements at all levels, and drive innovation by facilitating the introduction of new processes and products through plant equipment.

**Key Responsibilities:**
- Supervise activities related to product manufacturing or service provision.
- Analyze financial statements and production reports to evaluate productivity levels and identify areas for cost reduction and process improvement.
- Lead staff members by creating work schedules, assigning tasks, and providing guidance.
- Manage financial activities to support plant operations effectively and enhance overall efficiency.
- Establish departmental policies, objectives, and procedures in consultation with corporate stakeholders.
- Recruit, train, and oversee employees to ensure adequate staffing levels and skill development.
- Coordinate with other department heads on activities such as promotional orders or new product launches.

**Required Experience:**
To excel in this role, you should have 13-15 years of professional experience with at least 3-5 years in a Plant Manager position. Strong leadership skills are essential for people/team development initiatives. Excellent communication abilities are crucial for engaging with internal teams as well as external vendors/customers. Your focus on continuous improvement coupled with a proactive approach to problem-solving will drive success in this dynamic environment.

**Join Our Team:**
If you are a seasoned professional seeking a challenging opportunity in plant management that allows for rapid knowledge acquisition and idea implementation while emphasizing continuous growth and engagement, we invite you to apply for the Plant Director position at FPC-Troy. This role is ideal for experienced individuals looking to lead operational excellence efforts within a global leader in protective coatings.

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• 13-15 years professional experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years in a Plant Manager role
• People/Team Development experience
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to fast track knowledge and ideas
• Strong follow through and engagement

• Manage plant operations by managing scheduling, manpower, machinery
• Develop and control costs within budget
• Implement programs to achieve corporate safety goals
• Facilitate commercialization of new process/materials and products

• Financial management
• Staff management
• Budgeting
• Policy implementation
• Continuous improvement focus

Seniority Level: Executive Level

• Plant Manager

Job Functions: Operations

• Manufacturing
• Management

Industries : Protective paints and coatings

• Manufacturing
• Chemicals