Manager - Manufacturing Plant Operations

As the Manager - Plant Operations, you will be responsible for overseeing daily activities of the plant production operations. You will develops and manage production schedules to meet internal volume, cost and quality goals. You will analyze production metrics and make recommendations for improvements and solutions to issues that are identified. You will oversee staffing and development of all production supervisors and staff and ensure safe operations and adherence to regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Manage all plant operations to ensure profitability targets, safety standards, and scheduling commitments are met on a day to day basis

• Work closely with quality personnel to review product consistency while monitoring scrap rates to determines trends and areas of improvement

• Responsible for proactive improvement plans to include manufacturing strategies, KPI’s, and new product development with consistent lean mentality approach

• Monitor operations expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining facility safety and quality

• Develop and execute plant manufacturing budgets including capital expenditure forecasts

• Management of professional staff including hiring, coaching, mentoring, training and development to ensure best in class performance

• Provide strong leadership to all personnel to meet and exceed performance objectives and ability to encourage professional development at all levels to ensure future growth and reduce turnover

• Remove waste and constraints from the production process, improving efficiencies and enhancing productivity

• Communicate with internal / external personnel to develop new product strategies

• Manage the inventory process including procurement, receipt processes, location storage/accuracy, cycle counting and replenishment

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree required

• 5+ years of management experience in a manufacturing environment

• 5+ years of managing P&L and capital budgets experience

• 2+ years required of Lean and Continuous Improvement experience

• 2+ years of process controls and statistical analysis experience

• 2+ years of managing quality control programs

• Business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources

• Excellent communication and computer skills

• Ability to teach and train policies, procedures and practices

• Strong contract negotiation skills with suppliers and contractors

• Supply chain management, strategic sourcing, vendor management, inventory and warehouse methods and procedures

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

At Wesco, we build, connect, power and protect the world. As a leading provider of business-to-business distribution, logistics services and supply chain solutions, we create a world that you can depend on. ​

Our Company’s greatest asset is our people. Wesco is committed to fostering a workplace where every individual is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We promote a culture that is grounded in teamwork and respect. With a workforce of over 20,000 people worldwide, we embrace the unique perspectives each person brings. Through comprehensive benefits (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html#benefits) and active community engagement, we create an environment where every team member has the opportunity to thrive. ​

Learn more about Working at Wesco here (https://www.wesco.com/us/en/our-company/careers/work-at-wesco.html) and apply online today!​

Founded in 1922 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, Wesco is a publicly traded (NYSE: WCC) FORTUNE 500® company.​

Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity Employer.​

Los Angeles Unincorporated County Candidates Only: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act.

This posting is for a current, active vacancy intended for immediate hire.