LGG INDUSTRIAL
LGG INDUSTRIAL is a solutions-driven national distributor of hoses, gaskets, and conveyor products. Our skilled colleagues serve customers in various industrial segments to improve their operations and reduce their total cost of ownership. With locations across the United States and Canada, we aim to deliver consistent service and support across North America.
We desire to create an employee-centric place to work, a place where you can develop your skills and grow as a professional. We provide training and advancement opportunities to build a career and life-work integration to keep you at your best.
Our philosophy is that the success of our business is directly dependent upon the health and safety of our associates. We focus on maintaining a safe work environment and strive to achieve zero injuries through our safety-first culture. For more information, please visit www.lggindustrial.com
ABOUT THIS OPPORTUNITY
Role Profile
Position: Plant Manager - Manufacturing
Job Location: La Porte, TX (Leader Gasket)
Job Type: Full-Time
Status: Exempt
Summary of the Role
The Plant Manager - Manufacturing plans, schedules and supervises the activities of the assigned Operations team on a day-to-day basis (coordination requires important part of time) and provides expert knowledge for more complex issues, in line with department/functional guidelines and procedures, in order to contribute to efficient and customized operations. They are responsible for the daily operations of the manufacturing facility, promoter of safety and quality, and overseeing day to day operations and will accomplish manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results while ensuring the safety of all personnel working in or around department on all shifts. They are responsible for the facility and associates; which include the Warehouse/Manufacturing, Safety, Shipping and Receiving, VMI, Drivers and Counter Sales (if applicable) and collaborating with Quality. The overarching goal is to ensure OTD for the Fulfillment Center and to support the organization in obtaining its goals and objectives by operating in a cost-effective manner that leads to higher profits.
Responsibilities
Must maintain 100% commitment to safety policies and procedures. Help create a safety culture and actively engage workforce in projects that will help reach our journey to zero incidents.
Deliver results by determining operational action requirements through review of financial statements, sales and activity reports, and other performance data that measures productivity and goal achievement
Produce and manage Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) capable of measuring process and team performance
Analyze and provide recommendations for cost improvement, inventory control, and pricing
Conduct action planning with area operations management to improve results
Distribute and manage company-wide and area specific initiatives related to pricing, sales and/or distribution of products
Contribute to company overall strategies and goals, succession planning, staff career path planning, policies and procedures
Constant and influential communication and planning with employees, customers, vendors and executive management
Support and help drive LGG Quality Management System and Best Practice
Manage equipment to ensure maintained in order to meet commitments
Coordinate jointly with the Area Vice President, District Managers and Service Centre Managers, the organization's financial and budget activities to fund operations
Reviewing margins and taking actions when necessary
Inventory control - jointly with Service Centre Managers and LGG Product Business Units; responsible to approve additions; recommend growth by category; manage Obsolete and Slow Moving Inventory
Training - Mentor and develop team through meetings, train new managers in KPIs and operations procedures
Labor recovery - expand revenue growth through added-value/billable process creation and change management of existing customer agreements
Facility management - Recommend locations for new facilities or oversee the remodeling of current facilities, investments, to increase efficiency.
Other duties deemed necessary by management.
Skills and Abilities
Requires excellent verbal and written communications skills, professional telephone etiquette, and the ability to handle stressful situations in an efficient, professional and courteous manner.
Must have a sense of "team" response to satisfy sales goals and assure 100% customer satisfaction and the ability to interact effectively with all @types of people.
Requires computer proficiency, including Internet, e-mail, the operating system, Word, Excel, and various other software as needed.
Must have mechanical aptitude and the ability to learn about how our products are produced and used by our customers.
Must also have strong organization skills, be detailed oriented, possess problem-solving capabilities and have excellent customer service skills.
Key traits needed for success include, good sense of humor, compassion for people, excellent listening skills, ability to discipline and reward and the ability to continually prioritize the workload.
Requires ability to organize and prioritize workload and be able to interact effectively with all @types of people in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Minimum Qualifications
2-3 years of supervisory experience
5-7 years of warehousing or production experience in an industrial setting
College degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering preferred; will consider equivalents
Total Rewards
Competitive compensation plan
Health Benefits: medical, dental, vision, short term and long-term disability - available 1st of month following the date of hire
401k with company match
Paid vacation, holidays and sick time
Equal Opportunity Employer
It is our policy to employ qualified persons without regard for veteran or disability status.
Individuals are considered for employment, promotion, or training solely on their ability to perform the essential functions of the position.
Qualified Candidates Only. Although we appreciate your interest, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
We will be accepting applications for this role through June 4, 2025.
