Plant Manager

Description

Samson, the worldwide leader in high performance cordage, is seeking a Plant Manager for our Lafayette, LA facility who will be responsible for providing leadership and oversight of production, facilities management, and safety in support of strategic financial, customer service, and quality objectives. The Plant Manager will also practice a high level of business ethics and professionalism while adhering to safety and quality guidelines in accordance with Samson strategy and core values.

Who You Are:

• Knowledgeable of OSHA and State Safety Regulations and highly committed to safety.
• A team player who can build relationships and partner will all levels of a diverse group of employees.
• A leader who can build teams and manage and develop staff.
• Equipped with creative problem-solving strategies with the ability to recommend and implement repeatable solutions for process optimization.
• An excellent communicator in both verbal and written forms.
• Experienced in presenting information in a concise and effective way.
• Attentive to details.
• Analytical and quantitatively minded.
• A proficient computer user with experience using Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new programs.
• Confident in the ability to deliver excellent customer service to colleagues and customers.
• Able to set priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Trustworthy and able to handle confidential and sensitive information.

What You’ll Do:

• Oversee the manufacture of products, ensuring production, performance, and quality standards are consistently met.
• Establish safe and healthy working environment that complies to all federal, provincial, and local regulations as well as in compliance to appropriate insurance safety and fire regulations.
• Establish goals and directs activities of production managers and facilities manager.
• Organize departmental structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations.
• Develop and enhance processes and procedures within primary areas of responsibility through continuous improvement and other lean principles in support of Company strategy.
• Prepare annual capital, equipment, and overhead budgets.
• Prepare and submit capital equipment expenditure requests for review.
• Identify the supplies, equipment, and personnel need to insure the uninterrupted operation of the Plant.
• Assist the VP of Operations to plan for short- and long-term operating goals, expansion efforts, & implementation of change.
• Set goals for work group, define measures of success, and develop organizational capacity as necessary to achieve goals.
• Develop team members through effective hiring, coaching, performance management, and training.
• Assist team members as needed and oversee resolution of operational issues that affect business objectives.
• Collaborate with sales, engineering, accounting, purchasing, and engineering functions in support of strategic goals.

What You Should Have:

Education & Experience:

• Required: BA/BS in Business/Engineering with 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing plant supervisory role.  10+ years of relevant management experience in a manufacturing plant may substitute for education.

What We Offer: 

• We enjoy ample paid time away from the office with a starting PTO accrual of 15 days for vacation or sick leave, 10 paid holidays, a paid personal day, and paid volunteer time each year.
• We prioritize our employees’ wellbeing and offer comprehensive and affordable Health, Dental and Vision insurance for employees and family. We also offer free Mental Health benefits and an optional free Wellness Plan.
• We celebrate our success as a team and offer annual profit sharing and bonus structures based on position.
• We invest in our employees’ futures by offering a generous 401k match up to 6% of salary. We also offer tuition reimbursement for choosing to further your education.
• We ensure our employees are taken care of during unexpected events, offering paid bereavement leave, employer-paid life and disability insurance, and paid jury duty leave.
• All benefits are offered in accordance with our plan documents and policies. 

Compensation:

The targeted hiring range for this position is $101,000 – $125,000 annually. 

Hiring rate will depend on qualifications and experience. 

Samson has established wage scales for all of our positions, which are based on a minimum and maximum. The targeted hiring rate above is set to allow for employee’s growth within the role. full range for this position is $100,787 - $151,181 annually. 

About Us:

With over 140 years in the synthetic rope industry, we are focused on meeting the needs of demanding customer applications. At Samson, we’re not just about developing innovative synthetic rope solutions. We also pride ourselves on providing the industry’s best service. From pre-sale to installation to post-delivery follow-up, we want to ensure that we maximize customer experiences to the fullest potential through continually inventing, refining, and optimizing our products.

This is an outstanding opportunity to join a team of pioneers keenly focused on making products that not only meet but exceed expectations. That ambition is reflected in our culture of ingenuity and attention to detail. But at the end of the day, it’s our people, not just our products, that make Samson a dynamic company to work for.

Samson Rope is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer (Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran). Employment is contingent on a successful background and illicit drug screen.