Plant Manager

BuiltonExperience.BuiltforSkill.Builtfor You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions and we do it with pride.

YourMission:

Directs manufacturing operations through a team of functional supervisors and/or lead associates. Ensures the health and safety of all associates is protected. Provides increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of manpower, materials, and machines.

ExploretheDepthoftheRole:(Job Duties/responsibilities)

• Manages environmental, health, and safety issues on the work floor.
• Responsible for housekeeping and 5-S initiatives in the production department.
• Manages the planning of personnel safety and protection activities consistent with.
• OSHA/IOSHA and all regulatory agency standards and guidelines and ensures all reporting associates are trained and comply.
• Ensures compliance with company standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, safety, and complete and on-time delivery.
• Develops and manages the operational flow of products throughout the facility.
• Manages policy development in the areas of Lean Manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, associate relations, visual controls, and factory performance measures.
• Develop and maintain programs that promote continuous improvement.
• Manages material requirements to increase inventory turns and maintain appropriate levels on hand to meet customer requirements.
• Provides detailed reports as required by the Vice President of Engineering.
• Manages associate training and development for work floor processes.
• Manages and develops a well-motivated leadership team to ensure competent and professional supervision.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
• Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.
• Other duties as assigned

MissionReadiness:

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, Finance, Materials or related field from an accredited college, university or technical school
• Minimum of 7 years of management experience in manufacturing/production settings. Steel plate cutting and forming (fabrication/processing) preferred.
• 7 years supervisory/managerial experience
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience listed above
• Outstanding and a proven track record of organizational planning, management, and leadership skills.
• Knowledge of environmental, health and safety requirements in a manufacturing/production setting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft software applications. Microsoft Excel experience is mandatory.
• Must be able to work extended shift if required.
• Proven experience in the planning of operational flow within a high pace environment with continuous change is required.
• Must be able to read blueprints.
• Must have experience working within an ERP system.

TravelRequirements:

• Occasional travel between facilities and customer sites as needed.

PhysicalRequirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

BecomeapartofourBuildersandyoutoocan...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

WhatKeelwillbuildforyou:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

NeedAssistance?

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Whatwebuild,builds us.