This role is in Des Moines, IA.

Who We Are:

LeMar Industries is a subsidiary of Brock Grain Systems, which is a division of CTB, Inc. – a Berkshire Hathaway Company. CTB’s core purpose is Helping to Feed a Hungry World® through several business units that manufacture and supply systems and solutions primarily for the agricultural supply chain. LeMar complements Brock’s line of grain storage, handling, conditioning and drying, and structural systems by providing Leadership Through Innovation® with grain sweeps, towers and catwalks for grain bins. LeMar also offers temporary grain storage solutions and specialty fabrication services for the agricultural and aggregate industries. To continue our strong reputation, we need talented people looking to grow their careers while working toward our global mission. We hope you will join us in this journey!

What You Will Accomplish:

As the Plant Manager, you will manage the operations – including production, warehouse, maintenance, and facility to ensure business goals are attained within budget, on-time, and error-free.

What You Will Do:

• Leads production and scheduling of customer orders – ensuring on-time, complete, and error-free goals are achieved.
• Manages and controls costs to ensure budget goals are attained in the areas of scrap, material usage, overtime, tools, and supplies.
• Identifies, creates, implements, and measures Lean-thinking and 5S initiatives within the facility to continually enhance quality output, reduce cost, and maintain best practices within production.
• Collaborates with customers, Customer Service, and vendors on innovative solutions and to ensure smooth processes for all involved.
• Manages and maintains inventory levels, including production supplies to ensure production goals are maintained and achieved.
• Leads and manages the maintenance team to reduce machine downtime through efficient and effective on-going maintenance.
• Leads, mentors, and develops team members to continually grow competencies within the facility while creating a challenging work environment that retains top talents.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or other related field; or equivalent of coursework and experience; Six Sigma or Lean certifications highly preferred but not required.
• Experience: 5+ years of progressive Leadership/Management experience within a manufacturing environment – including P&L responsibility and experience with annual budgeting process; Experience in steel/metal fabrication environment highly preferred.
• Functional Skills: Strong budgeting, planning, production scheduling, and hands-on production experience to meet goals; Lean-thinking and process improvement skills; Thorough understanding of the complete supply chain process; Safety/OSHA experience; Exceptional attention to detail and excellent decision-making skills; Strong understanding of costing, pricing, and reducing scrap.
• Technology Aptitude/Skills: Above average experience with ERP systems; Proficient with MS Office.
• Language Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed to communicate with all levels of the organization.
• Leadership/Behaviors: Exceptional servant-leadership mentality; Ability to develop and instill a unified vision/strategy; Experience mentoring, engaging, and growing a team; Exceptional ability to meet goals and problem-solve; Balances a sense of urgency with hands-on mentoring and leading on the floor; Experience as a “Change Agent” with an ability to lead with a vision to align and motivate teams; Flexible and adaptable.
• Culture Match Behaviors: The right person will be able to work within a collaborative team environment; Exceptional ability to listen and respond effectively; High integrity, genuine and authentic; Supportive.

Other Important Information:

Salary: Salary is commensurate with proven expertise.

Reports To: VP/GM

Core Hours: 7:00am-5:00pm (approximately 8-9 hours within this timeframe)

Typical Work Week: M-F; Occasional weekends based on production goals

Direct Reports: 7 direct reports

Work Conditions: Primarily an office and manufacturing environment

Travel: Up to 15% travel possible