Plant Operations Manager

We are representing a globally recognized FORTUNE 500 industrial manufacturing organization who is actively seeking a Plant Operations Manager due to a recently announced retirement. Reporting to the VP/General Manager, this company was recently named as a TOP PLACES TO WORK predicated on company culture, benefit/compensation, and employee satisfaction.POSITION OVERVIEWReporting to the General Manager, this candidate will lead (7) direct reports over an 650 employee/$300M operation.Complete ownership over meeting manufacturing deliverables and budget.Provide direction and leadership consistent with company and department business plan goals.Establish Production KPI's, and deliverablesDirect and drive the utilization of problem solving methods for related plant and customer issues.Direct department process improvements and corrective actions.Provide key input into the development of the department strategic business plan and identify and track key measurables to support the department business plan goals.POSITION REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree is required for consideration. MBA/Masters Degree considered a plus.Candidate should have at least 5+ years of Plant Operations Leadership experience within manufacturing environment.Profit/Loss and/or budgetary ownershipCandidate should be well versed in Operational Excellence, Lean Manufacturing, and/or Continuous Improvement with strong approach to problem solving