Plant Manager - Medical Molding, Manufacturing; Life Sciences

Plant Manager - Medical Molding, Manufacturing, Life Sciences; Portage, WI

If you want to discover your greatest potential, Saint-Gobain provides one-of-a-kind opportunities for innovative problem solvers.

We're one of only two companies in the world that is consistently recognized as both a top Global Employer and a Top 100 Global Innovator, but Saint-Gobain's remarkable story and culture of innovation begins with a team of nearly 200,000 creative, diverse and passionate team members collaborating across the globe. We are committed to our mission to improve lives because, every day, we witness the enormous impact of our efforts on the world around us.

The Plant Manager will lead all aspects of continuous improvement at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences' manufacturing location in Portage, WI, impacting several product/production lines within Life Sciences' Medical Molding business.

Will manage the manufacturing facilities to achieve operations goals and objectives regarding plant safety, profitability, capital investment, cost reduction programs, operations planning, and maintaining employee engagement and a positive employee relations culture.

The Plant Manager holds the leading responsibility for the plant facilities and its operations, including Engineering, Materials Management, World Class Manufacturing (WCM), Quality, Finance and EHS functions. Will also collaborate/partner with the leadership/advisement of Customer Service, R&D & Marketing / Product Support for the Medical Molding business.

Promotes a safe working environment, comply with proper use of PPE, reports incidents, and participates in functional department safety meetings.

Ensures the safe and cost-effective manufacture/assembly of products, which meet or exceed customer quality and delivery requirements.

Oversees a 24/7 production environment in accordance with GMP & QSR requirements with a strong focus on safety

Key Accountabilities:

Manage, direct and coordinate all operations directly related to production and shipment of all products produced by the facility: Materials Management, Manufacturing and Manufacturing Systems, Facilities Engineering/Maintenance, Quality Assurance, Shipping and Receiving, Process Engineering, Purchasing while adhering to all EHS requirements

Coach, manage, direct and coordinate Plant staff functions.

Work with customers to understand their issues and develop corrective action.

Serve as principal facility communications liaison with other PPS, Company, and external contacts.

Prepares operational plans and budgets, and report to appropriate Management on actual performance vs. those plans.

Drive systematic cost improvement and state-of-the-art processing.

Develop strategic plans for plant improvements and growth.

Experience/Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree - within Manufacturing, Chemical or Mechanical Engineering or related field; Required.

Master's Degree - within Business or Related Field; Preferred.

10+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, within operations, management and people development; Required.

Experience with managing a mid to large size manufacturing facility; Preferred.

Operations experience within a regulated industry; Preferred.

A proven ability to foster and establish effective working relationships with management team, employees, and key corporate contacts will be critical to facilitating changes necessary to support overall process improvements; Required.

High comprehension of P&;L, cost accounting, cash flow, capital management, budgeting, and other financial concepts routinely used in planning and measuring plant performance; Required.

Knowledge of materials and inventory control practices, production scheduling, and engineering in a manufacturing environment; Required.

Safety oriented management style developed in a manufacturing environment; Required.

Excellent communication and proven team building skills. The incumbent must possess strong leadership skills and be a hand-on leader to continually build effective relationships, drive accountability, challenge assumptions and provide support and resources for improvements in all aspects of the manufacturing process; Required.

Travel up to 15% - for business meetings / trainings.

Employees have the flexibility to choose the benefits that best fit their individual needs.

• Health and Wellbeing - Supporting your wellbeing, to thrive in life and work.
  
  
  
  • Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, and Dental Insurance
  • Healthcare Saving Account and Flexible Spending Account options
  • LiveWell Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid Time Off and Paid Parental Leave
  
  
  
  
• Retirement and Protection - Helping to make the future life you want a reality.
  
  
  
  • 401(k) with Company Match, Retirement Accumulation Plan (RAP), Cash Balance Pension Plan
  • Company-provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability
  • Voluntary employee and dependent life insurance, Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
  
  
  
  
• Additional Benefits - Helping shape the experience and impact you want
  
  
  
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Group Legal
  • Identity Theft Protection
  • Auto and Home Insurance
  • Pet Insurance and Discounts
  • Back-up Child & Elder Care
  • PerkSpot Employee Discount Program
  
  
  
  

Saint-Gobain's innovations touch almost every major industry around the world. Within its Life Sciences division, teams are solving critical problems for customers who are getting life-saving medical devices to the frontlines of healthcare, discovering essential medications, and nourishing and connecting the world through consumer, industrial and electronics applications. As one of the world's leading producers of high-performance polymer products, we improve lives by making simple experiences better and being there in life's critical moments.

Our team members recognize that we all create the environment for people to succeed, with a culture built on respect, open and honest communication, and honoring our commitments to our customers and each other. And at the heart of our culture, we've learned working together makes good ideas, great ones.

With a legacy dating back more than 350 years, Saint-Gobain offers employees the stability and security of a leading Global 500 corporation while operating like multiple small and agile start-ups, where entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering teamwork, and bold, forward-thinking ideas pave new paths.

Every team member is encouraged to develop and leverage their unique expertise and strengths to make the greatest impact on the company and our end users. At Saint-Gobain, you're empowered and equipped with countless opportunities and resources for professional development. You will find the support you need to create a vision and roadmap for your career, and make that vision a reality.

Join Us at Saint-Gobain Life Sciences. Together, we'll create a better life.

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Saint-Gobain provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Saint-Gobain is an equal opportunity employer of individuals with disabilities and supports the hiring of veterans.