Plant Manager

Join the Kingspan Insulation team, an industry-leading manufacturer of innovative insulation solutions. We are committed to providing architects, specifiers, and contractors with high-quality, innovative products supported by technical expertise and customer service which is unsurpassed in the industry.

At Kingspan, we're on a mission to improve building performance and contribute to a more sustainable future for our customers and the environment. Our insulation products have the ability to help lower the built environment’s carbon footprint: 164 million tons of CO2 will be saved over the life of our insulation systems sold in 2020 which is enough to power a major airline for 15 years!

What makes Kingspan Insulation special is our ability to blend the advantages of a multinational corporation with the close-knit ambiance and personal relationships often found in smaller businesses. Our work culture is vibrant, inclusive, and welcoming, creating an environment that fosters growth and encourages teamwork. As a valued member of our team, you can look forward to a host of benefits and opportunities, including:

• Competitive Compensation + Bonus Opportunities: We believe in rewarding hard work and dedication. In addition to competitive base pay, our employees have opportunities to earn bonuses, recognizing their contributions to our shared success.
• Comprehensive Benefits from Day 1: We prioritize your well-being. From the moment you join Kingspan Insulation, you'll have access to a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), dental, vision, supplemental insurances, short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and identity theft protection. We understand the importance of financial security and peace of mind for you and your family.
• 401k Plan with Generous Match: Secure your financial future with our 401k plan, which includes a 6% company match, and an additional 2% annual contribution, ensuring your retirement savings grow steadily.
• Work/Life Balance: Achieving a balance between work and personal life is essential. At Kingspan Insulation, we promote a work schedule that provides ample time to enjoy life outside of the workplace.
• Advancement and Professional Growth: We're dedicated to your long-term success. With well-defined growth plans in place, you'll find numerous opportunities to increase your responsibilities, broaden your skillset, and advance within the company as we continue to expand.

Embark on your journey with Kingspan Insulation, where your career will flourish, and your contributions will be celebrated.

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Reporting to the Vice President of Operations at KINA, the Mendota Plant Manager will oversee and coordinate production, maintenance, quality assurance, and compliance functions at the Mendota site. Responsibilities include ensuring operations align with company objectives, budget goals, fabrication quality systems, and customer satisfaction. The Plant Manager will play a key role in fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and compliance, while also managing projects and implementing systems with a focus on manufacturing cost reduction. This position involves leading the entire on-site operations team and collaborating regularly with the KINA Operations team.

Essential duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Performs work in a safe manner; promotes and fosters a safe work environment through safety leadership. Strives to build a strong safety culture.
2. Provides general administration and direction for all facility and maintenance operations.
3. Owns and is accountable for plant manufacturing variances and performance.
4. Follows Kingspan Operational Excellence model and leads the team to follow as well.
5. Directs subordinate personnel, managers and supervisors to effectively and efficiently coordinate activities for all assigned functional areas of responsibility.
6. Develops all organizational directives, policies and procedures that ensure effective operations and programs for facilities management.
7. Reviews processing and maintenance schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures, or duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
8. Reviews fabrication and maintenance operations and confers with technical or sales support staff to resolve production or processing problems.
9. Develops or implements production tracking or quality control systems, analyzing production, fabrication quality control, maintenance, or other operational reports to detect production problems.
10. Initiates or coordinates inventory or cost control programs in the Manufacturing and Maintenance Operations.
11. Coordinates or recommends procedures for facility, equipment maintenance or modification, including the replacement of machines.
12. Identifies area of opportunity and improvement and addresses them with lean manufacturing principles.
13. Maintains strategic operational plan for capital investment for site.
14. Prepares annual operating budget in collaboration with subordinate personnel; develops and recommends an annual capital budget for long-range repairs and improvements to the facility; authorizes the requisition of equipment and supplies within budget guidelines.
15. Conduct workforce assessments periodically and in conjunction with Human Resources so that staffing needs can be measured, training and development goals can be established, and contingent workforce options can be used to create an optimally staffed and trained workforce able to respond to the needs of the business. Resolve workplace conflicts, investigate misconduct, wrongdoing and determine appropriate adverse actions.
16. Institutes employee suggestions or involvement programs. Cultivates a team environment.

Management Duties: Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws. Incumbent will have two (2-4) direct reports.

All Employees have the following compliance obligations: 

1. Remain compliant with the Code of Conduct and Policies which includes the Product Compliance Policy. 
2. Ensure that all duties related to product compliance are adhered to in accordance with the Product Compliance Policy, Laws, Regulations and market demands. 
3. Responsible for all tasks to achieve compliance goals and demands of Compliance Management System. 
4. Must raise concerns related to the Compliance Management System to their supervisor, manager, any member of the Leadership Team, or through the confidential whistle blower service.

Education and/or Experience: BS in engineering or other related engineering discipline, construction or related field required.  Minimum of (5) five years of experience in production management, or BS in business, plus at least seven (7) to ten (10) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment where at least five (5) of those years are in a production management role with progressive responsibility and experience leading a multidisciplinary team of facility personnel.

Requirements:

• Proficient in utilizing business computer applications, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Familiarity with and application of contemporary manufacturing techniques.
• Understanding of labor and OSHA laws and adherence to requirements.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and analytical skills, coupled with effective problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional organizational skills, meticulous attention to detail, and the capability to manage multiple tasks with prioritization.
• Excellent communication skills, including effective interpersonal interactions and conflict resolution abilities.
• Capacity to handle highly complex issues and maintain composure under pressure.

Must be able to:

• Work in a team-based environment.
• Set and manage multiple priorities.
• Follow directions and get along well with others.

Competency Statement(s): 

• Change Management - Ability to encourage others to seek opportunities for different and innovative approaches to addressing problems and opportunities.
• Coaching and Development - Ability to provide guidance and feedback to help others strengthen specific knowledge/skill areas.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Delegating Responsibility - Ability to allocate authority and/or task responsibility to appropriate people.
• Energetic - Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality work.
• Leadership - Ability to influence others to perform their jobs effectively and to be responsible for making decisions.
• Risk Taker - Ability to take calculated risks or to stretch the limits of comfort zones.
• Self-Confident - The trait of being comfortable in making decisions for oneself.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Management Skills - Ability to organize and direct oneself and effectively supervise others.
• Business Acumen - Ability to grasp and understand business concepts and issues.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.

Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as operating instructions, and procedure manuals.  Ability to write complex reports and correspondence.  Must be able to communicate orally and written in English.  Understanding of Spanish preferred.

Mathematical Skills: Ability to calculate figures by using advanced math skills.

Reasoning Skills:  Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations

Equal Employment Opportunity Policy

Kingspan provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.