Plant General Manager, Kent, WA

Position Title:

Plant General Manager, Kent, WA

Pay Rate:

$116,100 - $154,800

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time

Physical Location:

1225 6^th Ave N

Kent, WA 98032

The Job You Will Perform:

• Responsible for the safety of all plant team members and contractors; including setting the vision and expectations, the implementation of corporate and business safety initiatives, the adherence to company safety expectations, and the development, execution and monitoring of plant specific safety plans and results

• Responsible for the financial performance of the business (P&L responsibility)

• Manage commercial sales development and execution through modern processes and the two Recycling Sales Reps whose primary role is to sell plant recycling services to new and existing customers

• Develop a thorough understanding of the local Recycling market and develop a commercial go to market plan based upon IP’s Market Based Value Creation program

• Responsible for the plant’s staffing, operational efficiency, maintenance and cost control measures

• Effectively communicate operating plans, performance goals and expectations to plant team members

• Support the business mission and vision by modeling desired behaviors, communicating and reinforcing key messages through daily activities and interactions

• Responsible for leading and directing the development, training, and performance of plant team members

• Accountable for effective management of human resources and physical plant assets

• Accountable for capital project planning and implementation of approved projects

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent education and experience (preferred)

• Management experience: ability to influence and lead all levels of an organization

• High ethical standards

• Experience in managing the P&L of a business unit

• Commercial sales experience

• Proven commitment to safety and safety processes

• Ability to utilize workflow and process reliability to implement process improvements

• Manufacturing supervision experience (preferred)

• Knowledge and experience managing a fiber recycling facility (preferred)

• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint

• Outstanding organizational and leadership skills

• Builds Effective Teams

• Customer Focus

• Directs Work

• Instills Trust

• Drives Engagement

• Manages Complexity

• Business Insight

• Develops Talent

• Drives Results

• Courage

• Plans & Aligns