Job description
Westfall Technik is a global holding company which provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to the healthcare, consumer package goods and light industrial vertical markets. The site locations, operating within the Westfall Technik enterprise, are internationally aligned with unmatched global reach in the industry. Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model ™ enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.
ONE WESTFALL
Competitive advantages such as vertical integration, speed-to-market and advanced manufacturing systems allow us to streamline our processes and be a complete solution provider positively impacting our customers’ business. We are powered by experienced people with diversified capabilities and specialties. We pride ourselves in developing customized solutions with precision and care. So, while there is complexity to what we do; we simplify the process to deliver a customer experience that is enjoyable and easy; providing a single point of accountability.
ALL IN.
This simple phrase captures what Westfall Technik is all about. The statement embodies the company’s commitment to total support, complete manufacturing capabilities and its bold approach. It is our internal rallying cry. It is our philosophy. Nothing half-hearted.
Associates (and Customers) can be confident that this mantra drives the organization to be nimble, scalable and comprehensive -no matter how complex the customers’ challenge.
We look forward to having an interesting conversation with you.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Title: General Manager
Position: Full Time, Exempt
Location: Elizabethtown, KY
Manager: Yes
Reports to: VP of Molding Operations, CPG
SUMMARY OF ROLE
Manages the overall manufacturing effort as well as profit and loss of the facility through the coordination and management of manufacturing, tooling, human resources, quality assurance, finance, and continuous improvement for the location in support of the overall company objectives. May participate in development of functional strategy.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintains P&L and B/S responsibility for the site
- Directs the overall operations of the facility and all departments within
- Establish sound strategies and tactics aimed towards continued quality, safety, cost improvement and OTD (on-time delivery) of products
- Ensure that price structure for produced parts are within expected gross margin levels
- Oversee management review of quality systems and encourages a lean operation by driving continuous improvement, proactive management and teamwork
- Ensure that facility is properly staffed and trained
- Represents facility to potential customers, clients, and at corporate meetings
- Financial decision maker regarding orders accepted, purchase of equipment, tools, materials, and staffing
- Bears overall responsibility for housekeeping of facility and safety awareness
- Communicates plant financial & operational condition to Corporate
- Manage the operations cost to enhance profitability while staying within legal guidelines and company policies and procedures
- Responsible for the strategy and long-term planning of the operations to ensure continued success in meeting customer expectations
- Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy
- May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge Requirements:
- In depth knowledge of medical device and or component contract manufacturing with an emphasis on plastics processing and manufacturing
- Keen knowledge of GMP, ISO standards (13485) and QMS (quality management systems).
- Experienced in using the following software packages: IQMS, Epicor, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Microsoft Project
- Ability to build and leverage partnerships, implement change and manage projects
- Ability to read, analyze, interpret and communicate regarding common scientific and/or technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
- Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry
- Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets
- Strong financial and analytical ability with proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint
- Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes
- Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and management continuous productivity and cost reduction programs
- Strong and convincing communication skills both verbally and written
Education Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required- Minimum 6-10 years’ experience in an operations leadership role with a minimum of 4 years in a leadership role, with direct P&L responsibility, mainly in a contract manufacturing environment
- Minimum 5 years previous experience managing in a manufacturing environment, preferably in plastics
- Manufacturing management experience should reflect understanding of the impact factory performance has in the areas of delivery, cost, quality, and service.
- Experience with injection molding
- Previous experience with price structuring and job costing
- Or a combination of education, experience and/or training
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