Sr Plant Manager

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At Mohawk Industries, we’re committed to more – more customer solutions, more process improvements, more sustainable manufacturing and more opportunities for our team.

As a Fortune 500, global flooring leader with some of the best-known brands in the industry, Mohawk is a great place to start or develop your career with an emphasis on more of what’s important to you. Whether you want to lead more, innovate more, learn more or create more, you can find your more with Mohawk.

The Sr Plant Manager is a senior-level manager that leads a team focused on the execution of and improvement of manufacturing processes and programs.  This role is responsible for all resources related to manpower, physical assets, and capacities in accordance with overall company guidelines and operating principles.

• Oversee maintenance operations, and establish priorities and sequences for all repair and preventative maintenance services.
• Monitor schedules to ensure tasks and scheduled deadlines are met to plan department operations.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate department activities to ensure maintenance services are performed to specifications in an efficient, cost effective, and customer-responsive manner. 
• Develop and execute strategy to support TPM and Maintenance Excellence Strategies at the plant.
• Oversees in process improvement, modifications, upgrades, and expansion projects for the facility. 
• Work closely with various departments to plan and coordinate routine, preventative, and emergency maintenance to maximize equipment availability and production output while minimizing production downtime and operational delays.
• Work closely with plant Safety and Quality teams to proactively identify issues and develop and/or enhance related programs and procedures; ensure programs are maintained, conformance of department and plant with applicable laws and established Company standards, and appropriate training and equipment is given to all employees.
• Establish cost containment controls to assure compliance with capital budgets and supply monthly spending forecast for senior management.
• Evaluate functionality and reliability of facility systems and associated equipment by conferring with operating departments, identifying problems and requirements.
• Manage all aspects of Project Planning and Controls, which includes, but is not limited to, organizing, planning, and scheduling of maintenance and construction operations.
• Partner with senior plant management to plan, develop, and control budgets, to ensure the cost-effective production of high-quality products for delivery to customers. 
• Actively participate on short-term planning meetings and projects addressing issues related to labor, manufacturing processes, material requirements, and equipment upgrades based on forecasts of product demand, technology changes, changes in productivity, supplier capacity, industry trends, performance measures, goals and results, etc. 
• Evaluate efficiency of engineering/maintenance procedures, and determine root cause of problems utilizing Reliability Centered Maintenance (RCM) and Six Sigma techniques.
• Foster and maintain a safe work environment for associates, contractors, vendors, and customers.
• Frequently interact with functional peer groups, other company divisions, or customers of the company.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Required Experience and Education: Describe the education, years of experience, and any certifications necessary to complete the duties and responsibilities of this position.  

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• 8-10 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3-5 years of management experience.

• Develops intermediate understanding of people management practices and managing small teams of direct reports.
• Emerging understanding of broader organizational context and goals.
• Able to delegate work effectively to team members; ensures tasks are completed without micromanaging.
• Focused on and responsible for their team's productivity and collective impact.
• Excellent communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Able to multitask, prioritize, delegate, and manage time effectively.
• High level of integrity and discretion in handling sensitive and confidential data.
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Flexible attitude, adaptable to change, team player, and able to handle multiple projects at once. 
• High degree of professionalism, judgment, maturity, and resourcefulness in the absence of formalized guidelines and procedures.

• This employee will be responsible for direct reports. 
• Occasional exposure to hazardous conditions caused by noise, moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, and other conditions associated with a high-traffic production floor.
• Must be able to walk long distances and stand for long periods of time.
• Bending, crouching, and stooping may be required. 
• Must be able to work in non-climate-controlled facilities. 
• The work environment may be a noisy, high traffic manufacturing production floor. 
• May be required to work a flexible schedule to include evening and night shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• The ability to wear personal protective gear correctly most of the day.
• The ability to lift 50 pounds regularly.

Mohawk Industries is a leading global flooring manufacturer that creates products to enhance residential and commercial spaces around the world. Mohawk’s vertically integrated manufacturing and distribution processes provide competitive advantages in the production of carpet, rugs, ceramic tile, laminate, wood, stone and vinyl flooring. Our industry-leading innovation has yielded products and technologies that differentiate our brands in the marketplace and satisfy all remodeling and new construction requirements. Our brands are among the most recognized in the industry and include American Olean, Daltile, Durkan, IVC, Karastan, Marazzi, Mohawk, Mohawk Home, Pergo, and Quick-Step. During the past decade, Mohawk has transformed its business from an American carpet manufacturer into the world’s largest flooring company with operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, New Zealand, Russia and the United States.

Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don’t Work participant.