Plant Manager (Australia)

Job Summary:

Ruggable is looking for a rock star Plant Manager to join our growing Melbourne, AU location! The Plant Manager position directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for safety, production, maintenance, quality, cost control, and other production-related activities. The Plant Manager will also drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes within the plant.

The Plant Manager will also be helping to launch our local AU operations and will be heavily involved in hiring and training the management and associate team.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead core Operations for the AU business unit inclusive of Manufacturing and Supply chain functions
• Learn from US counterparts and help to open local AU plant
• Commit and drive plant safety and Ruggable’s value-based culture
• Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day to day operations to meet company quality and production goals
• Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining company quality standards using LEAN tools and continuous improvement
• Develop and maintain plant culture that aligns with Ruggable's customer first mentality 
• Develop, collect and analyze production data to reduce inefficiencies and increase throughput without reducing quality
• Identify cost savings opportunities and develop business plans to realize the savings
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs for equipment
• Provide strategic direction for the plant team aligned to company goals through the use of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
• Provide mentorship, development, and leadership to plant management team

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required:

• 5-7 years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment
• 5-7 years of experience directing, creating, and coaching a large team
• 2-3 years of supply chain, inventory control and warehouse experience
• Plant Manager competencies - budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, cost controls, and human resources
• Familiarity with industry standards, equipment, technical expertise, and regulations
• Expert level knowledge of designing and improving manufacturing processes
• 1-2 years experience implementing LEAN projects
• Ability to operate in all stages of plant operations with limited direction
• Interviewing, hiring, training, rewarding and disciplining employees
• Degree-qualified or equivalent combination of education, training and experience

Preferred:

• Education in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering strongly preferred
• Prior experience as a Plant Manager
• Experience in start-up / fast paced eCommerce environment

Compensation:

• 120,000 - 135,000 AUD base salary per year
• An annual bonus percentage that varies based on level of role