Now Hiring - The ECCO Group - Manufacturing Plant Manager in Dallas, TX

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Position Summary The Plant Manager provides leadership for the day-to-day operations of our production facility. This critical role is responsible to establish a strategy that both develops an engaged, flexible, high-performance team and ensures cost effective operations. DIVISION ECCO US Manufacturing Reporting structure Reports to: Director of Manufacturing, or designate Direct Reports: Production Supervisors Key Responsibilities General Duties: * Make a personal commitment to consistently provide superior customer service to ECCO's customers so they will want to do repeat business with ECCO Manufacturing * Maintain good working relationship with all co-workers and ECCO employees * Read and comply with ECCO's Human Resources Policies and Procedures * Read and comply with ECCO's Health & Safety Policies and Procedures * Assist in the success of ECCO's Safety Program with suggestions, by setting a good example, and by ensuring that safety is at the forefront of your actions while at work Plant Management: * Build strong and productive relationships with front line associates, fellow managers, supervisors, and team leaders; work with them to plan and deliver a structured approach for improving employee engagement, communication, and training * Provide expert leadership to all production departments by coaching managers and supervisors on how to evaluate and take actions that are consistent with the company's overall strategy * Mentor and develop the leadership capabilities of staff * Develop strategies to ensure that the Dallas manufacturing facility meets the company's growth requirements * Set production levels in accordance with projections and ensuring that these levels are monitored and achieved * Develop and control the Dallas manufacturing budget by monitoring actual performance against performance goals to ensure progress is being made and corrective action, if necessary, is taken. * Drive process improvements that optimize productivity and efficiency in the areas of production techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and ontime delivery, safety, employee relations, and plant performance measures * Develop methods and systems for establishing, monitoring and communicating lead measures, KPIs, and current status * Regularly confer with leadership team to review achievements and discuss required changes in goals or objectives resulting from current status and conditions * Provide input on strategic business development and key corporate planning issues that relate and impact the operations of the company * Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal safety regulations Due to the dynamic nature of this Company, the duties and responsibilities may reasonably change from time to time. Qualifications: * Degree in Engineering, Business Administration or other related discipline * 10+ years' experience in a progressive management role, preferably in sheet metal manufacturing or related industry * Strong ability to organize and manage multiple priorities * Excellent analytical ability and with high attention to detail * Demonstrated skills in delivering year to year financial results * Strong planning and organizational skills * Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others * Commitment to employee training and development * Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including presentation skills * Strong commitment to Continuous Improvement Job Type: Full-time Work Location: In person