Manufacturing Project Manager Jobs in Delaware (NOW HIRING)

POSITION PURPOSE:

As a key member of the Americas Management team, the Milford Plant Manager has P&L responsibility for one of our largest global manufacturing facilities. This role is directly responsible for executing against the site and regional operating plans, meeting the production requirements of the business in a safe, efficient, and ethical manner.

The Plant Manager manages the production of products from the receipt of the order through delivery to the customer. This includes, but is not limited to, materials planning and procurement, outbound logistics, plant loading, operations, manufacturing engineering, quality assurance, environmental compliance, sustainability, safety, employee training, equipment maintenance, security, continuous improvement, and warranty field service operations.

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• 15+ years of manufacturing leadership, including a minimum of 5 years leading a plant of 300+ employees.
• Proven experience creating strong leadership teams and leading through change, including strategic planning, risk management and mitigation required.
• Experience in reading and managing to financial statements required
• Project management or change management experience, preferably in an engineer-to-order/configure-to-order environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering preferred.
• Demonstrated passion for lean manufacturing with proven experience in driving manufacturing improvements through the use of a lean operating system.
• Knowledge of project management frameworks and best practices.

Critical Sills & Competencies:

• Critical thinking and problem solving
• Planning and organizing
• Decision-making
• Communication skills
• Influencing and leading
• Delegation
• Teamwork
• Negotiation
• Conflict management
• Adaptability

NATURE & SCOPE:

The Plant Manager reports directly to the Regional VP, Operations- Americas. The position will have major interactions with all levels of the organization in all worldwide locations. In addition to being fully accountable for the plant, the position will have significant interaction with the sales, marketing, product engineering, and financial functions to drive overall BAC execution. The Plant Manager will also participate directly on Global teams designed to compare Key Performance Indicators across global facilities and collaborate on best practice sharing to improve overall BAC global operations.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Manages the P&L for the facility: Accountable for achieving the target Operating Margin.
• Develops and prepares short- and long-range planning, policies, programs, and objectives.
• Ensures the manufacturing operation meets the agreed to production and quality requirements.
• Develops and implements plant loading and resource plans that achieve objectives and improve the competitive position and profitability of the operation.
• Directs and monitors department and functional managers to accomplish the goals of the operations plan.
• Insures all employees of the operation are informed of all communications, decisions, policies, and all other matters that effect their performance, attitudes and results.
• Directs and coordinates programs essential to manufacturing procedures, e.g., workplace and worker safety, training, housekeeping, continuous improvement, security, sustainability, and compliance to all legal and ethical standards.
• Complies with all local, regional, national, company, and all other applicable standards, laws, and procedures.
• Executes against standard processes and Key Performance Indicators (KPls) as defined in the global operating standard established in BAC Excellence (BAC-X).
• Develops talent within the workforce to meet the current and future needs of the operation.
• Takes proactive corrective actions as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy.
• Prepare budgets that meet operational goals and provides for effective management of resources.
• Participates on cross functional teams with sales/marketing, new product development, and global operations to improve overall business coordination/execution and global best practice sharing.
• Prepares reports as necessary or requested to show performance to plans.
• Performs miscellaneous duties and projects as assigned and required.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk up to 20% of the time. Working conditions include those of an office and plant environment. This is a normal manufacturing environment, with normal hazards associated with metal working equipment. This position requires occasional lifting of up to 30 lbs, and travel up to 15-20% of the time.

BAC Hiring Compensation Range $180,000 to $230,000

BAC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401k, employee stock ownership plan, and more. Please see additional details on the BAC website at www.Baltimoreaircoil.com.

BAC Employees are eligible to participate in an annual bonus incentive program.