Primex Plastics Corporation, a privately owned subsidiary of ICC Industries Inc., was established in 1965 andis an international leader in the extruded plastics industry. Primex operates three divisions: Primex Plastics Extrusion (IN, GA, NV, WI, NJ); Primex Plastics Color, Compounding & Additives (NJ & TN); and Primex Plastics Design & Fabrication (IN). Headquartered in Richmond, Indiana, we operate a total of eight manufacturing plants in the US, providing custom plastic sheet extrusion, colorants, compounds, additives and design and fabrication services for the plastics industry. Our customer base, ranging in size from small to large, includes industries such as food, medical, cosmetic, industrial, automotive, packaging, toys and horticultural, etc.
The VP of Manufacturing role, based at our Corporate Headquarters in Richmond, Indiana, will be responsible for five multiple-site plastic sheet extrusion manufacturing operations, through a team of functional managers and staff, to implement the Company’s strategic initiatives and financial performance objectives. This position will be responsible for assisting with the formulation of the company’s business strategy and objectives, inspiring and motivating colleagues to maximize individual and corporate performance and success. This position will oversee the day to day operations of the Company, including leading and overseeing all areas of manufacturing to build and develop operations, processes and procedures that support the Company’s long and short-range planning and strategic direction.
This position will work closely with the President and the Senior Management Team and will continually evaluate best industry practices in comparison to internal systems and needed resources, with an eye toward both future needs and budget realities. The goal is to build a level of sophistication that enables continued innovation as the organization continues its growth, to support increasingly complex demands, and yet to remain true to the organization’s culture. The successful candidate must have a proven track record of the development and implementation of strategic initiatives, as well as proven abilities in manufacturing, quality assurance, lean manufacturing, safety, engineering and overall financial performance.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Along with the Senior Management team, create a vision, develop and implement strategies to grow the subsidiary’s business into new markets, while sustaining current profitable business
- Oversee the tactical implementation of the Company’s operational strategic plan
- Formulate, recommend and execute manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and profitability
- Continuously develop the manufacturing plan and establish operational standards to ensure that products conform to established customer and Company quality, safety and cost standards
- Continuously develop and improve the performance of the Company and its employees to drive better business results and operating efficiencies
- Provide successful leadership and positive employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training and development
- Build, develop and manage an operations leadership team capable of carrying out needed operational strategies
- Implement best practice standards to ensure the highest efficiencies in all aspects of the business
- Ensure manufacturing practices are in compliance with all relevant production standards and the organization’s values and goals
- Identify, communicate and drive implementations of capital investments and improvement projects
- Exercise overall management responsibility to create an environment in which employees understand Company and personal objectives, are empowered to contribute, and are held accountable for achieving the goals
- Exercise financial responsibility to establish and maintain the operational budget
- Utilize and apply data to analyze and formulate recommendations for continuous improvement
- Ensure compliance with all applicable regulations
Requirements:
- 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing / operations management and business development in an organization with a minimum of $250 million in sales and multiple locations, preferably in the plastics extrusion, plastics forming, or other similar industry
- 5 plus years of P&L responsibility as well as business development and international experience
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field required, MBA preferred
- Previous experience in sales / sales management
- Technical skills in lean manufacturing processes and applications, manufacturing systems development and deployment, quality/process improvements and materials/inventory management
- Strong analytical and problem resolution skills at both a strategic and functional level
- Excellent leadership, verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Good working knowledge of financial and cost management
- Proficiency in computer applications, including Microsoft Office
- High degree of initiative, creativity, and problem solving ability
- Proven effectiveness in leading and managing others in a non-union environment
- Ability to delegate and execute to achieve results, while organizing and managing multiple priorities
- Proven willingness to take a participatory approach to management and be a team player
- Ability to travel to our multiple locations as needed
Primex Plastics Corporation offers competitive compensation and benefits package, including a salary commensurate with relevant experience, car allowance and an annual Bonus opportunity.
Additionally, we offer a full array of benefit plans with 3 options to choose from, prescription coverage, dental plan, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, company paid life insurance, supplemental life for employee/spouse/dependents, short and long-term disability programs, an educational assistance plan, dependent scholarship program, employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement savings Plan with competitive company match and more!
Job Type: Full-time
Experience:
- Operations Management: 10 years (Preferred)
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