Plant General Manager jobs in Kansas City, KS

Plant General Manager directs, manages, and optimizes a plant or production facility's overall operations and financial performance (P&L). Sets policies and procedures that guide plant operations' productivity, quality, and cost efficiency. Being a Plant General Manager systematically collects operational metrics to analyze productivity and set performance targets to meet revenue and cost goals. Supports the development and deployment of manufacturing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement. Additionally, Plant General Manager ensures robust plant safety and security inspections, auditing, and training procedures are implemented to meet OSHA and other required regulations. Leads labor relations negotiations and engages with union leadership involving plant operations. Oversees multi-functional plant teams including finance, engineering, materials, quality assurance, and human resources. Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering, finance or equivalent. Typically reports to senior management. The Plant General Manager manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. To be a Plant General Manager typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Plant Manager
  • The Greenbrier Companies
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • At Greenbrier, we do the hard work that matters. The Greenbrier Companies (NYSE:GBX) is powering the movement of products around the world as a leading designer, manufacturer and supplier of freight rail transportation equipment and services.

     

    Greenbrier’s heritage of hard work and industrial innovation is celebrated at every level of our organization. We structure our business to support teams that deliver innovative solutions for our customers while positively impacting the world around us.

     

    Greenbrier’s success begins with people. We believe in supporting our global workforce through our unwavering attention to Safety, Quality, Respect for People and Customer Satisfaction. Our IDEAL commitment is rooted in these values, which promotes Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, Access, and Leadership, creating a culture where employees are fulfilled and feel good about coming to work every day. A diverse, qualified, and engaged talent base is the key to our success.

    Summary

    The Plant Manager is responsible for facility Profit & Loss and strategic direction. This position leads and develops a team of department managers as they work toward meeting the safety, quality, financial, operational, continuous improvement, and human resource goals of the facility.

     

    Duties and Responsibilities

    To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the following essential duties satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned to address business needs and changing business practices.

    • Monitors operations to continuously improve productivity, effectiveness, and efficiencies. Develops and proposes improvement plans for AVP of Operations consideration.
    • Develops and manages Profit & Loss responsibility for the facility.
    • Ensures company-wide programs, policies, and procedures are implemented effectively within the facility.
    • Ensures safety and the environment is made the highest priority within the facility and strives for compliance with federal, state and company directives.
    • Mentors, develops and manages performance of the team.
    • Coordinates internal and external resources as needed to provide team member training, efficiency improvements, and reduction of quality non conformances.
    • Develops and presents information to different audiences, including production staff, department staff, senior management, and external customers.
    • Continues Greenbrier's reputation as the facility's leader for customer, and vendor relationships.

    Qualifications

    The following generally describes requirements to successfully perform the assigned duties.

     

    Minimum Qualifications

    • Proficiency in railroad mechanical operations, AAR interchange rules and billing practices.
    • Ability to communicate professionally and effectively both orally and in writing to different audiences ranging from production employees to senior management or external customers.
    • Experience in an operations or heavy manufacturing/heavy mechanical repair environment.
    • Related work experience in wheel shop/machining shop (Wheels and Parts), welding and tank car/rail car repair (Repair), and/or railroad part manufacturing operations
    • Experience managing multiple levels of employees that range from production to management.
    • Ability to translate operational objectives into strategies and projects that drive action through others.
    • Possess strong analytical and customer service skills, is self-motivated, goal orientated, and able to work well with a team.
    • Ability to operate standard office equipment such as computer, phone, or copier and use computer programs that house databases, word processing, Enterprise Resource Programs (ERP), and other reporting systems.
    • Ability to manage and prioritize multiple goals.
    • Ability to define and effectively solve problems.
    • Interpersonal and negotiation skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, shippers, and customers.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, or related field
    • Experience managing a successful operation and P&L budget with revenue in excess of $25 million dollars.
    • Experience leading an organization of 100 employees.
    • 10 years experience in heavy manufacturing/heavy mechanical repair environment
    • 5-7 years experience in railroad parts manufacturing and/or railcar repair operations
    • Knowledge of General Accounting Principles and effective accounting controls.
    • Experience implementing and leading quality and continuous improvement methodologies such as LEAN, Six Sigma, high performance teams, ISO and/or 4DX.

     

    Work Environment and Physical Requirements

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

     

    With the exception of clerical, administrative, and some management positions, the physical environment requires the employee to work in hot and cold environments, in and out of the weather, work safely around heavy equipment and on top of and under railcars, as well as around railroad tracks.  Employees are required to use personal protective equipment such as steel toe boots, hard hat, hearing protection, safety glasses, welding and grinding shields, etc. or as environmental conditions dictate.

     

    Physical Activities and Requirements 

    Frequency Key

    Not Applicable: Activity is not applicable to this occupation

    Occasionally: Occupation requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0- 2.5 hours/day)

    Frequently: Occupation requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5: 5.5 hours/day)

    Constantly: Occupation requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hours/day)

     

    Working Postures

    • Sit: Constantly
    • Walk: Frequently
    • Bend: Occasionally
    • Kneel/Squat: Occasionally
    • Crawl: Not Applicable
    • Climb: Occasionally
    • Reach Forward: Occasionally
    • Reach Upward: Occasionally
    • Handling/Fingering: Occasionally

    Lift / Carry Requirements

    • 5-10 lbs: Occasionally
    • 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 75 lbs: Not Applicable

    Push / Pull Requirements

    • Less than 10 lbs: Occasionally
    • 10-25 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 25-50 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 50-75 lbs: Not Applicable
    • 75 lbs: Not Applicable

     

    EOE including Vet/Disability

     

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    Greenbrier makes reasonable accommodations in the application and hiring process for individuals with known disabilities, unless providing accommodation would result in an undue hardship. Any applicant believing that he or she may need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact Greenbrier Human Resources at careers@gbrx.com or call us at 503-684-7000. ----------------------------------------------------------------- Email communication from The Greenbrier Companies (Greenbrier) will always come from a corporate email address that ends in @gbrx.com or from our applicant tracking system, iCIMS, after you have created a secure account and submitted your application. During the application process, you will create a secure account in our secure applicant tracking site that ends with “-gbrx.icims.com”. In this portal, we will ask you to provide your contact information, past employment history, education history and other job-related information.

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Plant Manager
  • Integrated Proteins - Kansas City
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
  • 24 Days Ago

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Plant Manager
  • SpecChem LLC
  • Edwardsville, KS FULL_TIME
  • SpecChem, LLC supplies and services the concrete distributor network with quality construction chemicals that provide performance and value to the industry. We are seeking an intelligent, energetic, e...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Assistant Plant Manager
  • Integrated Proteins - Kansas City
  • Kansas, KS FULL_TIME
  • The Assistant Plant Manager will assist the Plant Manager in overseeing all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
  • 24 Days Ago

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Batch Plant Operations Manager
  • CONCRETE STRATEGIES
  • Lenexa, KS FULL_TIME
  • Overall operations manager of a portable batch plant division. This operations manager will be tasked with managing the operations that are associated with safe, efficient, and productive operations o...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Cosmetologist wanted for busy mens salon
  • Sport Clips - Manager - KS103
  • Olathe, KS FULL_TIME
  • Our Sport Clips salon in Olathe, KS is growing and looking for a the right fit for our Team! We are currently looking for Stylists and Assistant Managers to assist the Salon Manager with day to day op...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Assistant General Manager
  • Dunkin'
  • Lenexa, KS
  • Description American Runs on Dunkin'! Dunkin' runs on People! Join our team now for great opportunities to learn and gro...
  • 3/29/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager
  • Slim Chickens
  • Lawrence, KS
  • Be a part of one of the 25 fastest growing fast casuals, Slim Chickens! We are hiring immediately for a General Manager ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager
  • Zaxby's
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Description Hungry For A Great Career? To our guests, Zaxby's is more than just a place to eat - it's a place to have fu...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager
  • Arby's
  • Blue Springs, MO
  • In a world full of quick service options, Arby's is different and better, we are Premier! Our core values are the Will o...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager
  • Sonic Drive-In | SERJ
  • Basehor, KS
  • Job Description Job Description Pay & Benefits:$24.88/hour with overtime pay for exceeding 40 hours in our 50-hour work ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Associate General Manager
  • National Corporate Housing
  • Kansas City, KS
  • **Location** Kansas City , KS **Associate General Manager** National Corporate Housing is looking for an Associate Gener...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant General Manager
  • Dunkin'
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Description American Runs on Dunkin'! Dunkin' runs on People! Join our team now for great opportunities to learn and gro...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

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General Manager
  • Community Choice Financial Family of Brands
  • Kansas City, MO
  • Overview: As a General Manager ("GM"), you will lead the success of your store and team by setting the bar high for perf...
  • 3/11/2024 12:00:00 AM

Kansas City is the third-largest city in the State of Kansas, the county seat of Wyandotte County, and the third-largest city of the Kansas City metropolitan area. Kansas City, Kansas is abbreviated as "KCK" to differentiate it from Kansas City, Missouri, after which it is named. It is part of a consolidated city-county government known as the "Unified Government". Wyandotte County also includes the independent cities of Bonner Springs and Edwardsville. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 145,786 residents. It is situated at Kaw Point, which is the junction of the Missouri an...
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Income Estimation for Plant General Manager jobs
$211,399 to $330,595
Kansas City, Kansas area prices
were up 1.7% from a year ago

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