Particle Board Plant Manager

Kronospan

  • Anniston, AL
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Position descriptionJob titleParticle Board Plant ManagerContract typeFull-timeAbout usKronospan is the world's leading producer of wood panel products including MDF, OSB, Particleboard, and Laminate Flooring. We are state of the art, automated, and visionary. We are sustainable and eco-friendly. We are Worldwide AND we are American Made. We are KronospanMain duties and responsibilitiesResponsible for oversight of Particleboard Production / Lamination / Technology, Maintenance, Quality, External Sales, and Logistics including efficiency & uptime, cost, quality, safety, environmental, and meeting production/delivery schedules. The Particleboard Plant Manager also has oversight of housekeeping, machine cleaning, cost effective supply utilization, energy, gas, & water consumption, process improvements, and oversight of policy compliance for the areas of responsibility.Requirements
  • Experience in monitoring cost, quality, production, deliveries, and process improvement issues in a fast paced wood products manufacturing environment.
  • Experience establishing and ensuring compliance with Manufacturing Best Practices and PDM standards
  • Experience developing cost savings initiatives including redesigning/re-engineering equipment and space (PIP)
  • Experience coordinating lab testing processes and procedures
  • Experience working with product certification/standardization agencies to ensure compliance with legislative and industry standards for product specifications and testing procedures
  • Experience coordinating training, goal setting, work schedules, and staff development.
  • Strong data analysis skills and experience implementing problem solving techniques in order to reduce process variation
  • Experience in the sale and customer service of raw and laminated particleboard to external customers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work with little or no direct supervision
  • Excellent diplomacy skills and the ability to use them with all levels; advanced mediation and negotiating skills
  • Advanced understanding of financial practices
  • Advanced technical ability in particleboard production and lamination processes
Position will require some international and domestic travel particularly during the initial stages of employment.What we offerAs a company dedicated to its associates, we offer numerous benefits and advantages:
- Growth opportunities, domestic and international, with the world's leading producer of wood panel products
- Work in a diverse, inclusive environment with colleagues from around the world
- A highly competitive benefits program including affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Company paid life and short & long term disability plans
- Supplemental life, critical illness and accident plans for you and your family
- 401 (k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off including a generous paid vacation plan and holidays after 90 days
- “Life of Career” training opportunities through our global or local KronoAcademy
- Uniform & reimbursement for safety boots & prescription safety glasses and company provided toolsWHAT TO SEND OUR WAY
- A cover letter along with your Resume, highlighting your education, experience and skills.

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