Plant Manager Jobs in Arkansas

Job Title: PLANT SUPERINTENDENT - LUMBER MANUFACTURING Company: Georgia-Pacific Location: Gurdon, AR Description: Country Time Zone PLANT SUPERINTENDENT - LUMBER MANUFACTURING Requisition ID 4409 Full/Part Time Full-time Employment Type Salaried Location GURDON AR Description About Georgia-Pacific: Headquartered at Atlanta, Georgia-Pacific is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and marketers of building products, tissue, packaging, paper, cellulose and related chemicals. The company employs more than 40,000 people at approximately 300 locations in North America, South America and Europe.  Georgia-Pacific creates long-term value by using resources efficiently to provide innovative products and solutions that meet the needs of customers and society, while operating in a manner that is environmentally and socially responsible and economically sound. Georgia-Pacific is an independently managed and operated company of Koch Industries, Inc., a private company headquartered in Wichita, Kan. Georgia-Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V. Responsibilities: Georgia-Pacific is seeking a Lumber Superintendent for our Gurdon, Arkansas lumber manufacturing facility. The Lumber Superintendent will have primary responsibility for driving process initiatives to capture opportunities identified through the OPEX process.  Responsibilities include gap closure identification, key control development and implementation, management of optimization systems across various departments to maximize value creation, analyzing and implementing profitable emerging technologies for the lumber business.  This position will direct safety programs to ensure continued compliance with OSHA regulations and company policies and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. Basic Qualifications: - Must have a Bachelor’s degree; preferably in Engineering - Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience Knowledge – Skills – Abilities: - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Team building skills – developing a culture that fosters teamwork - Motivational – motivates others to achieve higher expectations - Organizational skills – improves the effectiveness and operation of the facility - Computer skills – understands computer applications - Understanding of managing maintenance and reliability functions

Job Title: PLANT MANAGER - LUMBER TREATING Company: Georgia-Pacific Location: Gurdon, AR Description: Country Time Zone PLANT MANAGER - LUMBER TREATING Requisition ID 4251 Full/Part Time Full-time Employment Type Salaried Location GURDON AR Description About Georgia-Pacific: Georgia-Pacific is leading manufacturer and distributor of building products, industrial wood products, pulp, paper, packaging, paperboard, tissue, gypsum wallboard and related chemicals.  We were established in 1927 in Augusta, Georgia, and are now headquartered in Atlanta.  We have more than 45,000 employees at approximately 300 locations worldwide. Georgia-Pacific is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., a private company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas.  Georgia-Pacific provides the unique opportunity to practice and apply Market Based Management, the distinctive business and management philosophy that has enabled Koch Industries, Inc. to become one of the largest and most successful private companies in the world. Georgia-Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V. Role: Georgia-Pacific is seeking two Plant Managers for our new Gurdon, Arkansas and Taylorsville, Mississippi Treated Lumber facilities. These 130 MM capacity per year treated dimensional lumber facilities will start construction in 1st quarter 2010 and start up 4th quarter 2010. Responsibilities: The Plant Manager will be responsible for the selection of team members, plant construction monitoring, design of management systems, design of the safety systems,  overall operation of the treated facility, from receipt of raw materials to shipping, including  safety, environmental compliance, cost and quality control, maintenance of equipment and plant property. Maintain or exceed production and treated lumber standards. This position will direct safety programs to ensure continued compliance with OSHA regulations, company policies and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations. The Plant Manager will have regular interaction with sales and customer service. Education: - Requires a High School Diploma - A Bachelor of Science degree in an engineering or technical field is preferred Basic Qualification(s): - Minimum of five years of management experience in a manufacturing environment - Lumber treating experience is preferred Knowledge – Skills – Abilities: - Thorough knowledge of reliability skills, process optimization and material handling - Most importantly, the candidate must possess the experience/knowledge necessary to champion a world class safety culture. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Team building skills – developing a culture that fosters teamwork - Motivational – motivates others to achieve higher expectations - Organizational skills – improves the effectiveness and operation of the facility - Computer skills – understands computer applications - Understanding of managing maintenance and reliability functions

Job Title: Plant Manager Company: SEMCO Incorporated Location: Morrilton, AR Description: We are a leading manufacturer of engery recovery, duct, and acoustical products serving the HVAC market with corporate headquarters in Columbia, Missouri, and four remote manufactuirng facilities.  Our firm is searching for candidates to fill a Plant Manager position at our # 1 Recovery Road location in Morrilton, Arkansas. The Plant Manager will direct, manage, and coordinate all activities of the facility to obtain optimum efficiency, quality of operations, safety, quantity of output, quality of product and maximize profits.  This person will respond to related production problems and pursue and implement solutions.  The Plant Manager will coordinate and plan utilization of all facility resources to meet or exceed company objectives.  This person is also responsible for costs, methods, and personnel of the facility.    EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:A minimum of ten years experience in HVAC, sheet metal, or a related field, is required.  The candidate must have broad comprehensive knowledge of fundamental technologies and at least ten years of progressive senior management, or plant manager experience.  The preferred candidate will have working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing processes.  The position also requires will have a good understanding of energy recovery wheels and products.  Applicants that applied to previous posting need to apply again. QUALIFICATIONS / EDUCATION:The preferred candidate will have an engineering or relevant degree.  OTHER INFORMATION:Qualified candidates can send resume to: Register to View .

Job Title: Manager Plant Cont Imprvmnt Company: ConAgra Foods Location: Russellville, AR Description: Why ConAgra Foods? 3 Reasons. People. Brands. Innovation. Job details Job Title Manager Plant Cont Imprvmnt Job Function Manufacturing / Operations City Russellville State Arkansas Full Time/Part Time Full Time Eligible for Relocation Assistance Yes Job Summary Leads planning and implementation of specialized practices for manufacturing process for a large plant. The employee will be responsible for developing standards and implanting Daily Operations processes across multiple plants in a defined geographical region. Position Responsibilities Is the Daily Operation implementation resource and SME for a specific region. Lead/Coach plant resources in learning, applying and sustaining all improvement methodologies in a consistent and unified manner. Develop and coordinate the corporation’s Autonomous Maintenance plan (3-year plan) and it’s linkage into each plant’s Autonomous Maintenance Plan. This is to include the advancement of an AM program through all 7 steps. Develop systems for and monitor, track, and report the performance of AM Teams and all improvement activities on a Master Plant. Provide training and education in CPS principles at all levels Is the technical resource for that specific region in regard to all CPS processes, with focus on Daily Operations. Will lead Kaizen Events / teams. Will develop plant capability to lead individual Kaizen events at Manger, Team Leader, and Associate level. Will lead and facilitate the integration of all ConAgra Performance System Pillars. Is the “process owner” for all of the critical improvement processes. I.e. 5S, Centerlining, Review and Response, Reliability Improvement Plans, and Autonomous Is the SME for One ConAgra way for each process that they own. Continuously improves their system/process. Trains and qualifies resources for their processes. Lead process ownership team in which to build best practices and training processes. Develop, lead and track implementation plan & qualification of processes across their region and coordinates priorities with the CPS Platform Lead from their region. Position Qualifications 3 – 5 years of experience with TPM methodologies preferred including JIPM. Successful completion of AM program certification Steps 1 – 3 preferred. Demonstrated success leading and influencing change within an organization from Plant Manager to Line Employee. Ability to “champion” and lead process implementation required. Excellent presentation and facilitation skills including communication with all levels in an organization required. Excellent attention to detail and tolerance for repetition and ambiguity. Solid Microsoft Office skills. Hands-on experience and qualification with multiple CI tools and processes (Kaizen, FI, USM, 5S, KanBan, Poke-a-Yoke, 6 Sigma, etc.) AutoReqId 18573BR Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer ConAgra Foods, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons in all job classifications in recruitment, selection and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy status, genetic information, disability, and/or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law. Please let us know if you need assistance in completing the application process by clicking here to email us. ConAgra Foods participates in the E-Verify program. For additional information on this program please click here. Index Monitor

Job Title: PLANT GENERAL MANAGER Company: Georgia-Pacific Location: Monticello, AR Description: Country Time Zone PLANT GENERAL MANAGER Requisition ID 4464 Full/Part Time Full-time Employment Type Salaried Location MONTICELLO IA Description Georgia-Pacific Corporation has an exciting new way of thinking and working -- and we are looking for new employees dedicated to our philosophy of securing a bright future for themselves and Georgia-Pacific. As a world leader in Consumer, Paper, Packaging and Building Products, we offer the stability of an 80-year old company and the creative energy of a brand new one! We are currently looking for a General Manager to grow one of our packaging plants located in the Midwest. The ideal candidate would have a strong commercial background - including sales and/or marketing experience, leadership ability, a passion for change, and a desire to run a business. Responsibilities: · Full P&L responsibility: lead sales, operations, safety, compliance and administration · Ensure 10,000% (100% of the organization, 100% of the time) compliance with applicable governmental / GP regulations, related to commercial activities, environmental, health and safety · Develop and maintain market Point of View and business Vision, including strategies to increase returns on capital consumed and profitably grow the business, in line with GP Packaging’s Vision · Implement the plant Vision and Growth Strategies · Supervise plant manager, who leads day-to-day manufacturing operations of plant, which includes receiving, scheduling, manufacturing, maintenance, plant infrastructure and shipping · Directly lead commercial efforts, including direct sales, indirect sales, marketing, pricing, customer service and purchasing · Lead, model, and coach Market Based Management throughout the organization · Lead direct reports: Plant Manager, sales people, Customer Service Manager, Plant Controller · Develop and coach direct reports Qualifications: · Bachelor’s degree required · Advanced degree preferred · 7+ years post-college experience required · High level of energy, entrepreneurship and comfort working in a demanding corporate setting required · High level of humility and comfort with constructive criticism and challenge required Required knowledge, skills and abilities: · Understand and be able to interpret and analyze financial and operating statements · Ability to influence, interface, and gain credibility across a wide range of levels ­ Executive (GP senior leadership, customers at the CEO, President and VP level) ­ Direct reports ­ Customer purchasing managers, buyers, plant managers and front-line ­ GP Supervisors and leads ­ GP front-line employees · Ability to lead sales efforts ­ Sales and marketing strategy development ­ Lead salespeople in developing pipelines and executing on sales goals ­ Personally conduct high-value sales: must be able to open a relationship, develop the relationship, and close the sale · Ability to conduct market research – including supply and demand analysis – to develop and market point of view · Develop Business Vision using that Point of View ­ Identify opportunities to grow returns and bottom-line based on current capabilities ­ Look beyond the horizon to “what could be” · Experience leading and managing direct reports – including coaching, performance feedback, and incentives · Understand fundamental manufacturing and operations concepts / key levers · Understand price / volume trade-offs and overall profit maximization About Georgia-Pacific: Georgia-Pacific is leading manufacturer and distributor of building products, industrial wood products, pulp, paper, packaging, paperboard, tissue, gypsum wallboard and related chemicals. We were established in 1927 in Augusta, Georgia, and are now headquartered in Atlanta. We have more than 45,000 employees at approximately 300 locations worldwide. Georgia-Pacific is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Koch Industries, Inc., a private company headquartered in Wichita, Kansas. Georgia-Pacific provides the unique opportunity to practice and apply Market Based Management®, the distinctive business and management philosophy that has enabled Koch Industries, Inc. to become one of the largest and most successful private companies in the world. Georgia-Pacific is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/D/V.

Job Title: Plant Manager Company: Nilfisk-Advance Inc Location: Springdale, AR Description: Plant ManagerThis position is responsible for managing and directing the overall manufacturing personnel including Manufacturing Engineering, Facilities, Rotomolding and Supervision within the production environment. This includes; but not limited to implementing lean manufacturing principles, safety procedures, budgeting, staffing requirements, quality results, implementing cost reductions, and evaluation / coaching of Production Company employees. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES·    Work with Director of Quality, Process Engineering, and Manufacturing Engineering ensuring established quality standards are achieved from all production work centers.  Including first yield pass and achieving out of box quality metrics.·    Responsible for employee allocation to meet desired customer service goals, efficiency goals, and skills matrix training. ·    Work with Production & Inventory Control taking responsibility for maintaining proper inventory transactions controlling the movement of raw and finished goods inventory in the Production Company.  Managing WIP and unissued inventory daily.  ·    Direct Manufacturing Engineering in implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, verifying standard work procedures, and implementing New Product Industrializations.·    Direct Facilities Management to maintain a safe workplace environment. Ensuring maximum work center / machine utilization to meet specific planning goals.      MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:  ·    Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) with five or more years in a Plant Management role with a strong emphasis in an intensive (light to medium) assembly environment.   Experience in applying Lean Manufacturing techniques strongly desired. KNOWLEDGE & PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:              ·    Strong interpersonal skills with emphasis in team building·    Communicate clearly in both verbal and written form·    Ability to interpret production, financial & efficiency data ·    Working knowledge of MRP principles·    Working knowledge of Supply Chain principles·    Ability to create routine reports, correspondence, and presentations·    Ability to read, interpret and administer documents such as safety rules, operating & maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals·    Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists  ·    Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.·    Lean manufacturing and or Six Sigma principles COMPUTER SKILLS:·    Microsoft Office (Visual Basic, Excel, Access, & Word)  ·    ERP Software (Baan, LN, SAP, JDE)  Nilfisk-Advance, Inc. 979 E. Robinson,Springdale, AR 72764E-mail: Register to View -advance.com  EOE M/F/D/V

Job Title: Plant Manager Company: FPC of Decatur Location: Helena, AR Description: Job Description: Excellent chemical company seeking a talented Plant Manager for its 60+ non-union employee chemical process manufacturing plant located in Helena , Arkansas . Authority and responsibility for manufacturing, EHS, quality, shipping & receiving, purchasing, HR, and engineering; full P&L responsibility. Matrix leadership to accounting, customer service, marketing. Job duties include: · Prepare annual capital budget to meet operating plan. · Work closely with engineering & maintenance to assure maximum equipment up time and productivity. · Foster an excellent QA/QC program. · Monitor production schedules, quality, & inventory to meet customer needs. · Manages staffing and employee development to assure adequate coverage for all key positions. · Plant spokesperson for customer and community relations. · Work closely with R&D to foster product and process technology. Outstanding career opportunity with a profitable operation. Job Requirements: · BS Chemical Engineering; Masters a plus · Minimum 10 years experience in a chemical process manufacturing environment with at least 2 years as a Plant Manager or Operations Manager of a large plant operation. · Knowledge of highly reactive chemical synthesis and manufacturing. · Desire Six Sigma experience. · Demonstrated interpersonal oral and written communication skills.

Job Title: Manager Plant Sanitation Company: ConAgra Foods Location: Batesville, AR Description: Why ConAgra Foods? 3 Reasons. People. Brands. Innovation. Job details Job Title Manager Plant Sanitation Job Function Quality City Batesville State Arkansas Full Time/Part Time Full Time Eligible for Relocation Assistance Yes Job Summary Manages the sanitation and operations at this USDA/Food manufacturing facility. Support plant sanitation in the effective use of chemicals, cleaning processes, sanitation equipment and valve function and design. Sets standards for maintaining cleaning equipment, developing cleaning equipment, planned maintenance and calibration programs. Implements sanitation assurance initiatives and plant regulatory compliance programs for sanitation. This is a 600 hourly person Union, USDA/Food manufacturing facility, specifically producing Banquet Fried Chicken, Banquet Meals, and Kid Cuisine meals. Position Responsibilities Manage sanitation operations of the plant Maintain compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, quality specifications, safety standards and sanitation practices Monitor and coordinate maintenance schedules Control costs of production, quality, and sanitation Participate in labor/management relations Motivate and enhance skills of direct reports and associates Position Qualifications BS in Business Administration, Engineering, Biology, Industrial Management 4-6 years related experience in the food industry with experience managing a Sanitation Department. CIP experience is a plus. Experience with USDA regulations a plus Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to solve problems AutoReqId 17995BR Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer ConAgra Foods, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity for all qualified persons in all job classifications in recruitment, selection and promotion without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, veteran status, pregnancy status, genetic information, disability, and/or any other characteristics protected by local, state, or federal law. Please let us know if you need assistance in completing the application process by clicking here to email us. ConAgra Foods participates in the E-Verify program. For additional information on this program please click here. Index Monitor