Plant Manager at SC Johnson (SCJ)

Role Summary

• As a Plant Manager at SC Johnson, you will be responsible for delivering organization capability and breakthrough results in Safety, Quality, Cost, Productivity, Delivery and Engagement at all times.
• Your responsibilities will include leveraging TPM/Lean methodology to provide the following services: operations management; production and material planning; finished goods production; quality assurance; inventory control; efficient use of raw materials and packaging components; continuous improvement; and capital and expense fund management.  
• This role is a member of the site Leadership Strategy Team and is a key change agent within the organization.

Organisation:

• 5 Direct reports, 2 with a dotted line and another 49 employees in functional departments
• Associate Manager, Production – 1 (Direct)
• Associate Manager, Maintenance & Engineering – 1 (Direct)
• Sr. Analyst, Material Planning – 2 (1 Material Planner and 1 Production Scheduler - Direct)
• Associate Manager, Logistics Transportation – 1 (Direct)
• Associate Manager, SHE – 1 (Dotted)
• Associate Manager, Quality – 1 (Dotted)
• Below the above, another 49 employees in production and warehousing

Primary Accountabilities:

• Developing and meeting safety, cost of sales, and quality, environmental, and finished product output objectives to deliver the business and strategic plans
• Drive breakthrough mindset to achieve world class OEE on all operations while improving service to businesses supported by the plant
• Managing the use of raw materials, packaging components, factory supplies, and the production of finished goods to meet all financial objectives
• Selecting, hiring, motivating, and developing an effective professional and plant staff that can deliver the business and manufacturing objectives
• Delivering customer service levels that meet external, internal, and export requirements.  Ensuring customer satisfaction and optimum quality
• Providing appropriate physical facilities and technically sound production systems that have sufficient capacity to supply product demands
• Coordinating and maintaining the Plant(s) manufacturing capital management and capacity planning process
• Providing Leadership of the Standard Daily Work Pillar to drive Autonomous Production Teams and ensure industry best practices are applied and local capability is developed
• Engage people to drive daily improvement through positive attitude and stimulate cultural change
• Monitor report and take action on Key Performance Indicators and deliver continuous Delivered Profit improvement through cost savings and systems optimization.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering related fields
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Manufacturing Management
• Proven track record having profitably grown a business, having developed and implemented the appropriate policies and processes necessary to drive and manage a business, and having infused his/her cross-functional teams with a clear and focused drive for measurable performance
• Demonstrate outstanding business and operational leadership capabilities, including continuous improvement knowledge to improve reliability and agility in a highly dynamic environment.

Preferred Experience & Qualifications:

• Master's of Business Administration or post-graduate qualification
• Experience working in the consumer packaged goods/FMCG industry in a highly matrixed environment
• Proven ability to grow and inspire teams.

Key Competencies:

• Management Committee Manufacturing Expertise
• Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner
• Project Management: Develops project plans and communicates changes and progress. Complete projects on time and within budget
• Communication: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with success in influencing others in cross-functional areas
• Visionary Leadership: Inspires and motivates others to perform effectively in a dynamic environment.