Building Material Truss Plant Manager

Truss Plant Manager

The Truss Plant Manager is responsible for the vision, strategy and leadership which drives the truss plant to achieve and maintain high standards of quality, customer satisfaction, delivery and manufacturing capabilities. Ensures performance and quality objectives are met while minimizing expenses. A strong belief in the mission and goals of the company are necessary to this position.

Requirements to be considered for this position:

Bachelor’s degree in business management, Construction Management or related field

5+ years previous management experience in a truss manufacturing/construction related environment

Strong understanding of the production process and consumer use of trusses

Strong knowledge of manufacturing methods and process improvements

Possess knowledge in scheduling and shipping methods

Ability to use strong judgment in analyzing, troubleshooting and evaluating problems

Exceptional written and oral communication skills

Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Responsibilities of the Position:

1. Management

Oversees all areas of the plant to ensure and maintain high standards of quality, safety and service.

Develops and maintains budget for plant and carries out the plan to meet that budget.

Sets the overall direction for the plant through long and short term goal planning.

2. Staff Development

Identifies and implements training and development programs for all employees.

Monitors employee performance and counsel employees on improvement opportunities to ensure standards are met.

3. Production & Scheduling

Ensures that production is on schedule and delivery timeframes are met and optimizes lead times.

Partners with Plant Supervisors, Office Coordinators, Customer Service Representatives, Designers and Dispatchers to identify areas of improvement.

Monitors cost of production and ensures that those costs are maintained.

4. Inventory Control

Ensures inventory is properly accounted for and accurate.

Responsible for properly delegating and overseeing all aspects of inventory according to policies and procedures.

5. Safety

Directs and facilitates best practices to ensure safety standards are met during production.

Ensures that all machines and equipment are properly used and maintained.

If you feel you are qualified to be considered for the position, please apply today. All qualified applicants will go through a vetting process including reference checking. Reach out to me

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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