Plant Manager II

Directs and coordinates activities to obtain optimum efficiency of operations and maximize profits. Responds to related manufacturing problems and pursues/implements remedies to such problems. Follows production and company objectives to direct work groups through subordinate managers. Assumes responsibility for cost controls, operations, quality and production inventory levels and customer order fulfillment. Manages the activities of production, facility engineering, quality control, production engineering and administrative services.

1. Confers with executive management personnel to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget, and cost controls, and obtain data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and deliver dates of product ordered.
2. Plans and directs facility operation activities and establishes production priorities for products in keeping with effective operations and cost factors.
3. Coordinates production activities with procurement, maintenance, and quality control to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
4. Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
5. Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
6. Consults with engineering personnel relative to modification of machines and equipment to improve safety, production, and quality of products.
7. Coordinates with executive management, sales, marketing, technical and engineering personnel in planning, development, and introduction of new products.
8. Establishes a strong health and safety culture with a focus on control of blood lead levels according to standards and takes a proactive preventive approach of safety incidents.
9. Effectively champions the "EnerSys Operating System" to drive everything from strategy deployment down through hour-by-hour data tracing.
10. Ensures the environmental controls system is implemented and controlled.

Enables development and growth of team members through servant leadership, employee engagement, internal training and skill enhancement, and succession planning; prioritizing internal promotion when possible.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in management or equivalent AND seven to ten years related management experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous manufacturing management experience preferred.
• Experience working in a Lean manufacturing environment.
• Fundamental keyboarding skills and ability to understand various software programs such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, SAP, and PowerPoint are required.

Strong leadership skills and proven ability to positively coach and motivate team members and resolve conflict.