We’ve Helped Companies Move Products Safely and Securely for More than 60 Years.

Litco is a family-owned, privately held company who provides eco-friendly, transit protection products and load securement solutions. We help companies move goods safely, sustainably and securely, on time, every time. Our products include custom crates, corrugated void fill, customized product protection and dunnage air bags.

We are looking for a qualified Plant Manager who will lead the team.

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operation, supervision of direct reports regarding work needs, quality, safety, and other aspects of production performance. Generally, supervises a team of 20-25 production employees. 

The Plant Manager is a leadership position with many responsibilities. It is therefore important to have a diverse skill set including:

•  “Big Picture” thinking- Which is key to addressing top-level concerns and finding the best path forward from all the available data.
•  Interpersonal skills- A Plant Manager must cooperatively communicate with both executives and staff employees across the multi-company organization to work through processes and challenges.
•  Adaptability-the Plant Manager must be able to respond quickly to a shifting reality and adjust initiatives and priorities accordingly.
•  Organizational Skills and flexibility -to jump from priority to priority, which is essential to a role that juggles multiple companies and a variety of projects and functions.
•  Vision and ability- to grow the company by working with the sales team to develop new products in addition to executives to add additional dunnage facilities as business dictates.
• The end goal is to create the best teams running each division working together to create profitable entities all while working in accordance with Litco’s purpose, mission statement, and philosophy.
•  Mechanical aptitude – This person must have some mechanical ability to adjust machinery, properly lock out and the ability to make repairs as necessary.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

· Routine inspection for quality, defects, and process problems, materials, equipment or skills

· Provides guidance and management of staff members in areas of attendance, performance issues and reviews, training, and development.

· Must be able to walk production area for majority of work shifts. Work shifts are typically Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with occasional mandatory overtime in evenings or Saturdays as business necessitates.

· Must be able to work at desk using computer and other office equipment as needed.

· Perform administrative duties as required.

· Ensures shift employees follow safe work practices and procedures consistently and completely. Audits for compliance and addresses safety issues in a timely manner.

· Conducts or assigns safety and job function training for shift personnel.

· Trains shift associates in proper procedures, coaches team to improve results, and evaluates performance.

· Research equipment needs plant and ensures current equipment is safe, functioning, and efficient.

· Ability to learn and teach necessary processes from the current ERP system (Epicor)

· Negotiate and continue to monitor any movement in pricing for key raw materials (paper, glue, wood, etc.)

· Ensure all SOPs are created for all existing and new equipment

· Work with and through plant employees to keep building structure and facilities in good working order and keep up on all maintenance.

· Must keep customer needs a priority by responding quickly to any customer needs by the sales team. 

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

· High school diploma/GED

· Ability to pass a drug test

· 5+ years of supervisory experience in a Manufacturing environment preferred

· Previous Forklift experience is required

· Must be physically able to work in sometimes awkward situations with manufacturing equipment and handle weights of up to 50 pounds as necessary 

· Physically able to stand, bend/stoop, kneel, lift, reach and other physical tasks, as needed, during an 8-10 hour shift

· Proficient in MS Office; particularly Excel

Key Competencies:

· Organization

· Excellent oral and written communication skills

· Proficient time management

· Dependability

· Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy

· Ability to multi-task and prioritize

· High level of discretion and judgment

· Competent math skills

· Initiative

· Ability to teach, train, and mentor

· Willingness and ability to continue learning and grow within the industry

· Contribute to a team effort with direct reports and other team members throughout the multi-company organization.

· Mechanical aptitude

Physical Demands and Work Environment 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

This job requires the ability to physically stand, bend/stoop, kneel, lift and reach and other physical tasks during an 8-10 hour shift within a manufacturing plant environment.  While performing the duties of the job, the employee is frequently required to use their hands and fingers to handle or feel. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities are required for this job including close and distant vision. The noise level in the manufacturing plant can vary, noise reduction protective equipment may be required at times. 

Note

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) of this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee(s) will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at-will relationship.