General Manager - Manufacturing (Polymer Center)
Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Indianapolis
Posted on: May 3, 2024
Job Description:
Republic Services is a leader in Environmental Services,
partnering with customers to create a more sustainable world.--We
are Sustainability in Action - our promise to be environmentally
responsible and to help our customers be environmentally
responsible too.--Why choose Republic?Joining Republic isn't just
about taking on a new job, it's about making a commitment to create
a more sustainable world together. Our people provide an essential
service, serving and impacting customers, neighborhoods, and
communities everywhere. --As a company, we are proud of our values
and encourage those who share in our aspirations to join our
team:
- We protect our colleagues and communities through safe
practices everywhere, every day.
- We are committed to serving our customers and communities by
going above and beyond to exceed expectations.
- We take action to improve neighborhoods and communities by
being environmentally responsible and creating a more sustainable
world.
- We are driven to deliver results in the right way.
- We encourage a human centered culture that honors the unique
potential and dignity of every person.POSITION SUMMARY: --As we
partner with customers to create a more sustainable world, a
cutting-edge opportunity awaits a General Manager, Manufacturing
(Polymer Center) to lead the Company's Polymer Center operations
which includes P&L responsibility for all facets of the rPET
flake and high-quality olefins manufacturing process. You will
begin by working alongside the construction team to bring to life
the Company's second Polymer Center, and thereafter be accountable
for the 24/7/365 manufacturing operation in Indianapolis, IN.
Working in a human-centered, matrix management environment, you
will lead a multi-functional team comprised of Operations,
Maintenance, Sales, Finance, Human Resources, Safety, Environmental
Compliance, and Engineering team members.-- Our number one company
value is safety and as such, you will oversee effective safety and
accident prevention programs and lead all operations to ensure
compliance with operating standards that produce food grade quality
product for customers.To be successful, experience in manufacturing
operations is essential, and being just as comfortable on the
production floor as behind a desk will be equally important. The
selected candidate will be an experienced leader of people with a
problem-solving mindset; a leader that will train, motivate, and
inspire a diverse team to display customer zeal as they serve
internal and external customers; and, a hands-on leader who is a
degreed mechanical, industrial or chemical engineer.The position
will be a highly visible role within the Company, and you will
represent the Company to customers, partners and other external
stakeholders. You will play a key role advancing circularity in the
environmental services industry and showcasing the Company's
Sustainability in Action culture.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITES:--
- Executes upon the Company's strategic circularity operating
plan; champions and drives the execution of the strategic plan and
tactical initiatives, including but not limited to operating
safely, enhancing customer experience, improving efficiency and
maximizing profitability.
- Oversees effective safety and accident prevention programs to
ensure all reasonable actions are taken to prevent accidents and
injuries; ensures a safe and productive work environment for all
employees.
- Drives the production planning process to optimize
throughput.
- Leads operations to ensure compliance with all standards
including environmental, operating, regulatory, safety, accounting
and ethics.
- Engages and motivates team members through talent development
and performance enhancement.
- Cultivates and sustains a 5S Continuous Improvement
program.
- Builds and maintains strong and effective relations with
relevant government, community and environmental groups.
- This position may require travel by air, car and/or other modes
of transportation up to 25% of the time.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned or
apparentQUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrable experience leading manufacturing operations:
previous employment by a Fortune 500 company preferred.
- Prior rPET manufacturing washline experience is ideal.
- Demonstrated business acumen, strategic thinking and an ability
to execute against formulated strategy.
- Prior laboratory experience is ideal.
- Demonstrated ability to lead change initiatives.
- Process-oriented and results-oriented in setting and pursuing
aggressive goals, demonstrating a strong commitment to
organizational success and marshaling resources to accomplish goals
and objectives.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, analytical, critical-thinking and
decision-making skills.
- Demonstrated ability to optimize near-term results that
contribute to long-term sustainable success.
- Collaborative; builds and works with teams.
- Creative thinker who challenges conventional solutions.
- Demonstrates and promotes ethical behavior.
- Strong leadership skills and proven judgment of talent, with an
emphasis on hiring and developing high performance teams.
- Ability to direct large staff of functional experts to execute
the corporate strategy.
- A hands-on leader who engages with the frontline operators and
technicians in the production environment and who isn't afraid to
get their hands dirty.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:--
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive leadership and management
responsibility.
- Minimum of 5 years of P & L experience.
- Experience leading a multi-functional team.Rewarding
Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to
participate in:--- Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental
plans and vision coverage.--- Health care and dependent care
spending accounts.----- Short- and long-term disability.--- Life
insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.---
Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).--- Employee discount
programs.--- Retirement plan with a generous company match.---
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).The statements used herein are
intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being
performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to
be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and
skills required by an incumbent so classified.-- Furthermore, they
do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to
change at the discretion of the Company.EEO STATEMENT:Republic
Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants
will receive consideration for employment without regard to race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran
status, relationship or association with a protected veteran
(spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any
other characteristic protected by applicable law.
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