Responsible for day-to-day activities of directing, controlling and coordinating all phases of the Manufacturing plant including, but not limited to production, maintenance and safety.  This role assumes Plant Director responsibilities in their absence.
Roles & Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute one-year and three-year business plans supporting Company, Market Unit and Local objectives including the development and implementation of strategies, processes and programs.
• Identify, develop and implement capital expenditure projects to enhance safety, quality and productivity.
• Motivate, direct, coach and develop a diverse, high performing leadership team to meet established goals and build organizational capability.
• Effectively translate Plant goals and objectives to all levels of the organization ensuring alignment on relevant performance data.
• Routinely review business results with Plant team to maximize supply chain performance.
• Foster an environment that supports an engaged safety culture.
• Develop a culture that embraces the tenets of operational excellence.
• Sustain a consistent, long-term vision through continuous process improvement.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are compliant with company specifications and meet customer expectations.
• Ensure compliance to company and regulatory policies.
• Represent the company and its interests in the community while remaining environmentally responsible in all efforts.
• Other projects or duties as assigned.

• 7 + years of experience with Manufacturing/Operational leadership.
• 7 + years of Project/Program Management experience.
• 5 + years of experience in Production/Maintenance support and leadership.
• 5 + years leading with LEAN 6S processing standards.
• 5 + years’ experience in a union environment.

About Versique:
Versique is a high-performance recruiting firm based in Minneapolis, MN specializing in interim solutions, direct hire, and executive leadership search. We believe people are the ultimate business advantage. Our experienced functional recruiting teams work within a variety of areas of expertise (HR, Finance & Accounting, Demand Generation, IT, and Engineering) and broad industries (Healthcare, Banking, Consumer Packaged Goods, Manufacturing, Private Equity, and Family-Owned). Voted as a “Star Tribune Best Places to Work” three years in a row by our employees, Versique is one of the largest and fastest growing staffing and recruiting firms in the Midwest. The Versique brand represents a powerful combination of “versatile” and “unique” as it hints at the concept of “search” in its pronunciation: ver-seek.
Versique is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse workforce. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or veteran status, among other factors.

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