Plant Manager

Trelleborg is a world leader in engineered polymer solutions that protect critical applications in demanding environments. Its innovative solutions accelerate performance for customers in a sustainable way. And we are where we are because our talents brought us here. In 2023, the Trelleborg Group had annual sales of approximately SEK 34 billion in around 40 countries. The Group comprises three business areas: Trelleborg Industrial Solutions, Trelleborg Medical Solutions and Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Trelleborg share has been listed on the Stock Exchange since 1964 and is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm, Large Cap. www.trelleborg.com

Location

USA-Litchfield, MN

Workplace

On-site
Last application date 2025-05-28 Location: USA-Litchfield, MN

As a Valued Trelleborg team member, you will enjoy:

  • Greater opportunity for impact
  • Competitive compensation
  • Generous benefits package: Health, Dental Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401K
  • Paid time off
  • Bonus

The Plant Manager has responsibility for the overall site and supply chain of released product to the customer. This role oversees department supervisors/managers who oversee a team of individual contributors to ensure departmental goals are established and achieved, maximizing customer satisfaction while minimizing cost. 

Develops a strategic manufacturing/capability plan to meet the market needs and organization’s overall strategic goals and objectives.

  • Ensure facility goals are established and driven to support Corporate Goals and Objectives
  • Motivates team to generate sales revenue and profits to meet or exceed budget expectations
  • Collaborates with Quality and Regulatory team to ensure SOP’s are followed, corrective actions are implemented and repeated occurrences are resolved timely
  • Partner with Human Resources to determine talent needs, improve employee engagement, performance management and overall alignment to the business unit’s organizational structure.
  • Works with direct reports to communicate and update goals and/or metrics, illustrating objective evidence of improvement
  • Provides monthly reports to communicate the financial, KPI and overall management performance
  • Accountable to site KPI's and financial performance
  • Continual support and driver of site safety culture
  • Lead and drive sites business objectives and monitor/track progress to completion throughout the year
  • Collaborate with shared services and other sites to deliver projects and initiatives
  • Effective leadership in supporting employee engagement efforts and communication
  • Support and provide regular alignment with Supply Chain, Quality, Innovation Center, NPD channels in support of a One H&M Culture
  • Provide excellent customer support as required
  • Support manufacturing process initiatives that foster the growth and sustainment of a Lean culture
  • Drives key metrics regarding quality and continuous improvement
  • Ensures CapEx projects are completed on time and in budget
  • Performs process audits to monitor procedure and policy conformance
  • Maintains staff to effectively respond to floor level QCDS metrics
  • Collaborates across functional areas to implement needed improvements (tools, equipment, procedures, forms, training materials, etc.)
  • Actively promotes/builds a culture of continuous improvement
  • Establish and champion a 5S protocol for the site
  • Conducts quarterly and monthly communication meetings to review performance, production, project status and Initiatives
  • Provides a safe and clean working environment for all employees
  • Oversee the preventative maintenance in Production and Tooling

Education & Experience:

Required:

  • 4 year degree in Engineering, Operations Management or any related field
  • 8 years operations experience
  • 5 years experience leading a team
  • Experience with Lean Sigma methodologies

Desired:

  • Master’s degree in related field
  • Medical and Cleanroom experience
  • 5+ years operations management

Salary range: $160 - 180k depending on experience 

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