Director, Manufacturing, Heil Environmental

Environmental Solutions Group encompasses industry-leading brands — Heil Environmental, Marathon, Bayne, The Curotto-Can, 3rd Eye, Soft-Pak, and Parts Central — to create a premier, fully integrated equipment group serving the solid waste and recycling industry. Through extensive voice-of-customer outreach, in-house engineering and manufacturing capabilities, a wide-reaching service network, and proven industry expertise, Environmental Solutions Group is focused on solving customer problems through environmentally responsible products and providing world-class support. Our mission, "Improving Lives," drives us to make a significant difference, both in the marketplace and in the lives of our employees and their communities. For more information, visit www.doveresg.com.

Dover is a diversified global manufacturer and solutions provider with annual revenue of approximately $8 billion. We deliver innovative equipment and components, consumable supplies, aftermarket parts, software and digital solutions, and support services through five operating segments: Engineered Products, Clean Energy & Fueling, Imaging & Identification, Pumps & Process Solutions and Climate & Sustainability Technologies. Dover combines global scale with operational agility to lead the markets we serve. Recognized for our entrepreneurial approach for over 65 years, our team of over 25,000 employees takes an ownership mindset, collaborating with customers to redefine what’s possible. Headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, Dover trades on the New York Stock Exchange under “DOV.” Additional information is available at dovercorporation.com.

Operating Company: Environmental Solutions Group - Heil Environmental

Location:  Fort Payne, AL

Reports To:  Senior Director, Heil Manufacturing

Department:  Operations         

POSITION SUMMARY:

Primarily responsible for managing the plant’s operations to ensure efficiency so company objectives are met.  This is an advanced level plant manager role.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS INCLUDE:

• Corresponds with Senior Director of Operations to determine direction and implementation of operations policies that reflect daily company objectives.
• Directs plant operations through department group leaders to ensure all departments operate efficiently, meeting production and budget goals. Works with Senior Director of Operations in establishing proper metrics. 
• Assists as required in resolving personnel issues. Alerts and/or seeks assistance from Human Resources on cases that are potentially “complicated.”
• Communication and coordination with major distributors regarding manufacturing issues.
• Manages all departments to ensure safety regulations are followed and to eliminate any unsafe working conditions. Receives and reviews accident reports and assures that supervisors conduct monthly safety meetings. Focus should be on accident prevention and robust case management once an accident occurs. Corporate Risk Manager and EHS Manager should be resources to assist in this function.
• Responsible for facility EPA, OSHA compliance. Coordinate with Corporate Risk Manager and EHS Manager on these issues; deal directly with State and Federal inspectors as required.
• Directs implementation of policies to ensure adequate levels of quality.  Investigates quality problems along with appropriate department personnel and reports investigation findings to Director of Operations.
• Assures that all plant and corporate personnel policies are followed and implemented consistently.
• Prepares annual plant production budgets and submits to company management.
• Must be familiar with and in compliance to Environmental Solutions Group values, rules and Code of Ethics.
• Attends management meetings regarding company policies and decision-making, as required. Assists in establishing employee relations policies as they relate to manufacturing operations.
• Conducts monthly Team Member Communications meetings.
• Represents Company to the community in a positive and honorable manner.
• Performs performance reviews of direct reports on a timely basis.
• Performs other various duties as may be assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree and previous supervisory management experience.  Extensive Managerial experience will be considered in lieu of four-year degree or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years' experience in an Engineered to Order Business.
• Must possess thorough understanding of budgeting and business planning.
• Must have comprehensive understanding of plant and equipment operation.
• Possess excellent oral/written communication skills for internal/external relations with others including being a good listener and being willing to utilize the knowledge of all employees as appropriate. Successful manager must be able and willing to communicate with employees on a regular basis.
• Manager must possess good people skills resulting in treating employees with respect while dealing with them in a firm, fair, consistent manner. 
• Manager must have good organizational skills and be a good delegator.
• Ability to meet deadlines and to concentrate and pay attention to reviewing manufacturing procedures for approximately 80% of work time.

DOVER COMPETENCIES:

Builds and Manages Collaborative Relationships 

Change Leadership 

Results Driven 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Ethics and Work Standards: Maintain the highest ethical and work standards, while promoting the same attributes in co-workers and others.  Ensure that all business activities – with both internal and external customers – to be performed with a professional demeanor and that all participants be held accountable to this high standard.

Communication:  Expresses thoughts clearly, both orally and in writing, using good grammar. Presents concise, well-organized reports in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.  Listens to understand input, feedback, and concerns.  Provides complete information in an open, honest, and straightforward manner.  Responds promptly and positively to questions and requests.

Teamwork and Relationships:  Works with other employees willingly and in a spirit of cooperation and teamwork.  Supports cooperation.  Demonstrates a commitment to the entire business and is supportive of all initiatives (company and departmental) to help grow Environmental Solutions Group business in the United States and abroad.  Cooperates fully with others to achieve organizational goals. Is tactful, courteous, and considerate.  Embraces a positive outlook.  Is respected and trusted by others.

Continual Improvement and Problem Resolution: Identifies and communicates suggestions for work improvements.  Uses technical and analytical abilities to assure existing work practices are the most efficient and cost effective possible. Performs root-cause analysis and implements viable, permanent solutions to problems.  Works with both internal and external customers to develop solutions which meet company-wide needs and objectives.  Applies a sense of urgency to resolve problems or creates opportunities that will increase productivity and create value.  Shares best practices with other employees across the business.

Accountability:  Accepts responsibility and accessibility for both the strategic planning and the successful implementation of all projects, programs, and duties as outlined in this job description. Advises supervisor of concerns, problems, and progress of work in a timely manner.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, genetic information, or any other factors prohibited by law.

Job Function : Manufacturing & Operations