Job Requirements Why work for us? Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before. With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! Job Requirements: Directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality, and other production-related activities Responsibilities: 1. Direct and manage plant operations to run production, maintenance, quality, and shipping and receiving in an optimum manner to exceed customer expectations. 2. Coordinate plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner. 3. Develop plans and budgets to meet financial goals, develop systems, metrics, and processes to track and optimize productivity and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets. 4. Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages, and salaries. 5. Manages capital asset maintenance. 6. Control and minimize labor overtime and repair expenses. 7. Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace or adjust plant facilities and equipment when necessary. 8. Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives. 9. Incorporates 5S shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel. 10. Provides direction, development, and leadership to plant personnel, including Sr. Process, Quality, Maintenance, and Shift Managers, as well as Scheduler & Warehouse Supervisor. 11. Champion of safety, health, and environmental issues. 12. Responsible for the reporting and validation of weekly and monthly facility financial and Value Created Plans (VCPs). 13. Maintain good Union/management working relationship. Responsible to lead labor management meetings and participate in grievance resolutions. 14. Conduct performance appraisals, provide coaching and guidance, and ensure proper training is occurring for all plant employees. 15. Promote teamwork and high levels of engagement from all plant associates. 16. Encourage and promote operating in a continuous improvement environment. 17. Performs other duties or special projects as required or as assigned. 18. Remain in compliance with facility ISO and/or TS standards and all HSE guidelines. Other: • Must adhere to all company and location policies and safety rules. • Must be able to work extended hours when required. • All other duties as assigned. Qualifications/Experience: 1. Bachelor's degree in related field, engineering preferred. 2. Five (5) to seven (7) years of Production Manager experience. 3. Exposure with managing a union environment. 4. Experience managing cost-sensitive environment. 5. Experience as a Project or Process Engineer a plus. 6. Experience with quality and maintenance management systems a plus. Additional Education, Experience, Skills and Abilities Preferred: (If a degree is required it must be from an accredited institution) 1. Six Sigma Black Belt with hands-on, site-wide application. 2. Track record of driving lean initiatives in operations. 3. Possess a strong plant floor orientation--able to be a “hands-on” manager. 4. Ability to deliver significant cost savings. 5. Data driven. 6. Dedicated team player. 7. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. 8. Analytical and problem-solving skills. 9. Computer literate with knowledge of Excel. BPCS experience a plus. 10. Ability to interact with vendors and internal customers. 11. Metrics driven. If you are interested in being part of a world class Operations function here at Alkegen, then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people -- ALL PEOPLE -- breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation, and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, nation of origin, religion, color, gender identity and expression, age, disability, education, opinions, culture, languages spoken, veteran's status, or any other protected class.