idX is one of the largest environment manufacturers and solutions providers in our industry. Our unique, turnkey approach to managing custom, complex, multi-location rollouts coupled with our logistics capability and financial strength backed by our parent company UFP Industries separates idX from all others around the globe.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager will organize, manage and lead all plant employees in efforts to manufacture fixtures with high quality, within budget, maximizing efficiencies and in a timely manner in order to meet customer’s requirements. 

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

General Plant Operations

Ensures that building and equipment are maintained in safe, clean and efficient operation conditionOversees facilities planning. Ensures that the implementation of those plans is adequate for current and future needsMaintains an effective Safety Committee to ensure compliance with all government regulations and operation of a safe workplace

Personnel

Oversees personnel recruitment, selection and trainingConfers with supervisors to identify personnel needs, job specifications, job duties, qualifications and skills necessary to meet operating deadlinesEnsures fair and equitable treatment of personnel (including work scheduling, pay standards, discipline, etc.)Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedure, safety rules and governmental regulations

Equipment

Ensure that equipment is properly maintained and adequately safeguarded at all timesRecommends capital expenditures for acquisition of new equipment to increase efficiency and capabilities of plant

Financial Responsibilities

Responsible for revenue production based on assigned workManages efficiency of production and reviews performance on individual jobsMonitors operating costs and actively searches for cost-saving opportunities

Production

Manages and oversees overall production requirements and distribution of work to production areasCommunicates on a regular basis with Operations manager as to workloadMeets with department managers at least weekly to discuss production requirementsEnsures that Operations records are maintained by all production areasReviews operations reports regularlyDirectly supervises Raw Materials Manager, Production Control Manger, Machining Manager, Assembly Manager, Maintenance Manager, Warehouse and Distribution Manager and Administrative staff

Qualifications

15+ years experience in a wood and/or metal manufacturing environment, preferrably in the consumer environments industry10+ years experience as a Plant Manager in a custom manufacturing environmentGood working knowledge of wood and/or metal fabricating operationsMust be able to read and interpret drawingsThorough understanding of modem manufacturing techniquesHighly effective communication and interpersonal skills Exposure to design, retail, engineering and bill of material generationMust have experience using Microsoft Office programs with demonstrated knowledge of ERP systems (preferably Vantage)Strong math and analytical skillsWorking knowledge of Geometry and Algebra preferred. Strong reasoning skills

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.