Job Description:
Introduction
At GAF, we cover more than just buildings. We cover each other. Under this roof, you will have the tools and resources you need to grow and develop in your career. You will experience our incredible culture and will be empowered to support your teammates, your customers, and especially your community. Under this roof, we define the future while leading the present through our deep well of experience and our responsibility to the future to drive improvements and innovation in our products. We are GAF. And under this roof, we protect what matters most.
About GAF - Newton, Kansas
Newton is a vibrant Kansas community founded in 1871 on a spirit of work, from its earliest days as a railroad, agriculture and cattle drive hub. With a population of about 20,000, Newton and neighboring North Newton features an active arts community, three National Historic Districts, a variety of museums, trails, restaurants, shops and attractions, Bethel College, award winning school districts, a championship golf course, first-class convention center and many other amenities. This collaborative region is close to dynamic Wichita and may be the next best place for you to call home in GAF’s newest “Field of Dreams!”
New Plant, New Opportunities
If you haven’t been part of a greenfield startup, now is your chance. GAF is the North American leader in residential roofing materials. We are honored to be constructing our newest shingle manufacturing facility in Newton KS and will hire our initial plant leadership team in 2024. Due to our investment in training and the development of employees, you will have the opportunity to travel to our other locations, engage with peers, hire the remainder of the plant staff and participate in the design and construction of the facility. Expect your first years to be rewarding and challenging with an amazing team fully supporting you.
Summary
GAF is looking for a Plant Manager who will assist with the design, construction and commissioning of a greenfield plant to support GAF’s shingle operations in Newton KS. The candidate will participate in design reviews, construction, commissioning efforts and the hiring of plant staff. During plant construction and commissioning, the Plant Manager will coordinate with internal and external resources to ensure schedule and financial compliance.
After commissioning, the Plant Manager will be responsible for leading and developing staff, driving a safe and reliable work environment, and achieving annual and long term operational, financial and infrastructure objectives. The role will report to the Senior Director of Operations and will work in a matrixed environment to meet all objectives. The Plant Manager establishes and directs all technical and administrative functions in the plant, including manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and partners with shared services organizations such as human resources and accounting.
Essential Duties
Be the “Face of GAF” in the local community and develop key relationships.
Assist Corporate design team with plant design. Ensure compliance with construction and commissioning schedules.
Hire plant staff and develop the team through the construction, commissioning and operating phases.
Establish and promote a work environment where safety is the highest priority.
Lead organizational planning and career development initiatives on site. Provide the team with coaching and mentoring to help the team members achieve their full potential.
Provides appropriate leadership, resources and processes to ensure robust plant operations.
Drive results for safety, quality, operational/OEE, maintenance reliability, continuous improvement and cost. Explore and analyze technical, production, and management disciplines to develop annual budgets and long-term plans.
Drive financial goals, multi-year capital plans, work schedules, and human resource requirements.
Partner with the Accounting team to drive all financial metrics and forecasting costs and trends including proper variance analysis. Monitor both month-end and year-end financial closing activities, reviewing and submitting the external auditor’s financial report.
Drive Business Continuity Plan (BCP) initiatives on site. Align with Corporate Procurement & Supply Chain teams as well as local teams to mitigate risk with single sourcing of raw materials as well as achieving target inventories for finished products. Provide direction for local materials management to manage proper inventories, improve costs, provide timely feedback to suppliers and drive supply contracts.
Perform all other duties assigned.
Under This Roof, We Require
Bachelor's degree
10+ years demonstrated manufacturing experience
Ability to communicate, both written, and orally, in English is required
Ability to meet extensive travel requirements in first 1-2 years for the opportunity to visit and train at existing GAF locations
Under This Roof, We Also Value
Experience with continuous manufacturing
Experience with startup operations
Experience with asphalt shingle manufacturing
Engineering degree (Chemical, Electrical, Industrial or Mechanical) preferred
Experience with process hazard analysis
Experience in Google Suite and SAP is beneficial
Strong people leadership and team building skills with a demonstrated track record of leading teams to the achievement of superior results
Practical knowledge and experience utilizing world class manufacturing techniques
Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking and presentation skills
Experience with process hazard analysis and process safety management
Knowledge of project management processes and systems
Knowledge of engineering fundamentals to include root cause analysis, statistical process control, lean/agile approaches and structured problem solving (Kepner Tregoe, Potential Problem Analysis, Design of Experiments, etc)
Willingness to respond to after hour emergencies including weekends and holidays
How We Protect What Matters Most
We offer a wide range of health insurance options that include medical, dental, and vision for you and your family.
Our Family-Building benefits support the many different journeys to fertility and parenthood.
Our robust 401K plan includes an employer match contribution with your pre-tax and/or Roth contributions.
Other exciting programs and perks are available to help employees achieve work-life balance, including (but not limited to) a wellness program, free financial coaching, a referral program, and product rebates when purchased for an employee’s primary residence.
Professional growth and development are very important to us! We offer internal training programs and courses, as well as a generous tuition reimbursement program.
We put diversity and inclusion into action with our Employee Resource Groups, which unite employees based on common perspectives, identities, demographic factors, or out of a desire to be an ally.
GAF is a tobacco and e-cigarette free facility.
GAF complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR Services at 833-HR-XPERT
We believe our employees are our greatest resource. We offer competitive salary, benefits, 401k, and vacation packages for all full time permanent positions. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and GAF, Standard Logistics, SGI, and Siplast are proud to be affirmative action employers. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. If applying for positions in the U.S., must be eligible to work in the U.S. without need for employer sponsored visa (work permit).