Position Information

Job Title
Plant Manager

Company
G & K Services

Location
map it!US-FL-Fort Lauderdale

Contact Information

Reference ID
4388.892622


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Employee Type: Full-Time
Industry: Other Great Industries
Manages Others: Not Specified Ref ID: 4388.892622
Job Type: Manufacturing
Distribution - Shipping
Req'd Education: 4 Year Degree
Req'd Experience: At least 5 year(s)
Req'd Travel: Up to 25%
Relocation Covered: Yes



JOB SUMMARY:
Manages, directs and coordinates overall plant operations, assuring that the Organization or divisional production objectives are achieved while ensuring cost effectiveness, timeliness and accuracy of processing as well as high product quality and workplace safety.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Customer Satisfaction
  • Confers with internal and external customers, subordinates and other plant personnel to evaluate and control quality
  • Promotes improved operations and services within the Plant and its service area
  • Communicates and shares best practices with peer group throughout the Organization
  • Employee Satisfaction/People Development
  • Actively participates in the hiring, training, retention and development of subordinates and employees within the Plant
  • Participates in the appropriate and fair resolution of human resource issues when necessary
  • Profitability/Operations Effectiveness
  • Coordinates the execution of production schedules based on requirements and capacity
  • Coordinates production and distribution in accordance with policies, principles and procedures established by G&K Services
  • Implements safety initiatives to decrease TCIR and DART levels year over year
  • Ensures that all city, county, state and federal safety and environmental regulations are being met at all times

  • Controls quality, cost of production, warehousing, receiving and shipping of products through appropriate subordinates
  • Trains staff to maintain and enforce all organizational environmental and safety programs and procedures.
  • Confers with subordinates, Manager, support personnel and other plant personnel on the development and application of methods and production standards, incentive rates and standards and adherence to safety programs. Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines and employees.
  • Determines plant policies consistent with organization policies and supervises the application of such policies to the plant’s personnel and operations.
  • Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.

    EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor’s degree (B.A.) and five years related experience in a process related and operations environment.
  • Engineering Degree (Industrial or Mechanical Engineering Degree preferred but not mandatory)

    WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
  • Strong language and communication skills; including the ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and regulations, maintenance instructions and procedure manuals.
  • Mathematical skills; including the ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide.
  • Ability to Multitask; manage multiple priorities against tight deadlines in an industrial environment, while maintaining positive relationships with employees and customers at all levels.

    SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:
  • Must have the ability to write routine reports and speak effectively. Bilingual skills may be required in some locations or regions.
  • Able to compute rate, ratio and percents along with applying concepts to Profit and Loss (P&L) analysis.
    Knowledge of process requirements as it relates to GMP's or SOP's
    Continuous improvement w/ knowledge in 5S, Lean, or Six Sigma
    Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Suite- Word, Excel, and Powerpoint
  • Demonstrated skills in planning, data analysis, problem-solving, work flow methodology and budgeting.
  • Reasoning ability; including the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions and deal with problems involving several variables in standardized situations.

    SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE, LICENSES etc.:


    See above

    Compensation and Benefits
    G&K offers attractive total compensation packages designed to recognize and reward performance—at the individual, team and company levels—that delivers on the G&K promise of superior customer care. We start with a competitive compensation plan and add multiple benefit choices for you and your family. We then top all this off with opportunities for professional development and career growth in order to offer you a winning total compensation formula. Sample benefits include: Health Plan, Dental Plan, Life and Accident Insurance, Disability Coverage, Optional Supplemental Life Insurance, Retirement Plans (401[k} and Stock Purchase), Flexible Spending Account (Healthcare and Dependent Care), Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays), Employee Assistance Program and Tuition Reimbursement.
  • Employee Learning and Development
    Ongoing learning not only helps G&K employees develop and enhance their skills and capabilities throughout their career with us, it also provides G&K with the competitive edge needed to meet all growth goals. At G&K, we provide employees with a variety of innovative learning solutions strategically aligned with our business needs. Employees can access self-guided, online, and classroom training, depending on individual needs and preferences. Newly hired employees can get off to the right start with a variety of new hire courses and learning tools. Throughout their careers, G&K employees can access job-specific training to help them develop and enhance their skills. Finally, an emphasis on leadership development helps us develop successful and effective leaders.
    G&K Values Diversity
    Our commitment is to cultivate a diverse, respectful and inclusive environment where employees are able to reach their full potential and drive business results. Diversity at G&K Services is viewed holistically and goes beyond race and gender. It also recognizes and embraces the value of education, experience and background, as well as different ways of thinking and work styles.

    G&K Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employeer.


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