Manager Innovation Strategist Jobs in Inwood, WV

Knauf Insulation North America is the world's fastest-growing insulation manufacturer. We are wholly committed to the conservation of the environment while also sustainably developing and manufacturing a comprehensive line of acoustical fiberglass insulation for residential, commercial, industrial, marine, OEM and metal building applications, using post-consumer recycled materials.

We welcome passionate and creative individuals who thrive in an entrepreneurial, collaborative and ever-changing environment.

Our benefits go beyond just providing coverage. 

We’re committed to the whole you – your health, wealth, peace of mind, self and community. 

Our benefits include:

• Free near-site Health Care Facility
• Medical, Dental, Vision – starting on day one!
• Virtual Medical Services
• Fertility and adoption benefits
• 401(k) Retirement Plan (earn 100% matching on your first 6% contribution and fully vested day one)
• Paid parental leave
• Paid family leave
• Company provided Salary Continuance (Short- term Disability)
• Company paid life insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Plus, more!

About the Role:

As a Plant Manager in our Inwood location, you will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of the manufacturing operation, which is a continuous manufacturing operation with approximately 225 total employees. Your primary focus will be on ensuring safety, fostering employee engagement, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving operational efficiency. In this pivotal role, you will champion operational excellence while cultivating a culture of servant leadership, innovation, and accountability. You will play a key role in achieving strategic business objectives by implementing and sustaining world-class manufacturing practices.

Leadership, People and Culture 

• Leads manufacturing facility, with a primary focus on employee safety. 
• Communicates company values, strategies, and objectives, leading by example. 
• Fosters a culture of inclusion, innovation, and accountability, ensuring all employees feel empowered to contribute positively. 
• Drives employee engagement and retention through effective communication, recognition, and development programs. 
• Selects, trains, develops, and empowers high-performing teams, ensuring succession planning and leadership development. 
• Mentors and coach employees to enhance their skills and career growth, fostering a servant leadership approach. 
• Engages workforce on plant and Company initiatives and solicits continuous feedback, having a presence with associates in all positions. 
• Strengthens and enhances current culture to position the Company as a top employer.  
• Attract, assess, and develop high-performing managerial talent with leadership potential by implementing effective recruitment best practices and selection processes, and tailor coaching approaches to prepare them for roles with greater responsibility and align with organizational goals. 
• Works with internal partners such as marketing and HR to ensure that the company brand and reputation in the local community is consistent with the company purpose, values, and objectives. 
• Closely partners with key stakeholders to ensure collaboration and forward-thinking.

Health, Safety and Environmental 

• Ensures the safety of all employees by establishing and maintaining a proactive safety culture as the top priority. 
• Leads initiatives to improve safety metrics and reduce incidents through behavioral-based safety programs. 
• Oversees the implementation and enforcement of health and safety policies, procedures, and regulations to maintain a safe working environment.  
• Conducts regular audits, risk assessments, and training programs to minimize workplace hazards and ensure compliance with local and corporate safety standards.

Operational Excellence 

• Achieves and sustains high levels of operational performance, including OEE and output volume. 
• Prepares and manages budgets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. 
• Identifies and executes cost-saving opportunities, achieving measurable financial benefits. 
• Presents operational reports and recommendations to senior management to drive informed decision-making. 
• Maintains plant property and equipment to ensure compliance with governmental regulations and to ensure effective and economical operations. 
• Ensures compliance of all plant operations with company policy and federal, state, and local regulations. 

Continuous Improvement and Innovation 

• Develops and implements strategic plans to optimize plant operations, leveraging Lean Six Sigma (LSS), continuous improvement methodologies, and world-class manufacturing practices. 
• Champions a culture of continuous improvement through employee engagement, training and recognition programs. 
• Develops personal networks, participates in professional societies, and stays current with industry best practices. 

Business Acumen: Understands the business and makes decisions to navigate it successfully.Has the potential to grow knowledge and expertise.