We are looking for a Plant Manager in our Parsons, KS location.  

This position is responsible for all manufacturing, purchasing, distribution, and support functions of manufacturing facility located in Parsons, Kansas.  Organizationally, the Plant Manager reports to the VP of Manufacturing and oversees an ISO 9001 facility with approximately 200 non-union professional salaried and hourly employees.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES: 
 

• Continuously improve safety culture through a proactive approach in a facility where safety is the number one priority.
• Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing and maintenance operations which ensure the most effective return on assets.
• Lead a team that operates in a continuous improvement environment to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.
• Meet business objectives and production schedules while insuring product standards will exceed our customer expectations and ISO 9001 guidelines.
• Implement strategies and action plans to meet CST strategic initiatives.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes.  Schedule stability that allows maximum return on efficiencies.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.
• Build a solid team with group and individual accountabilities.  Encourage use of new techniques and fact based problem solving.
• Maintain individual skills keeping up to date with latest production management concepts, including lean/six sigma.
• Collect, interpret and report monthly performance data generated from all sources.
• Supervise the activities of 5 direct reports
• Perform other duties as assigned.

 
QUALIFICATIONS:
 
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business preferred, MBA degree is a plus.
• A minimum of five years of experience as a plant manager in an engineered–to-order metal fabrication environment that involves heavy dependence on custom-engineered specifications on a unique project-by-project basis is required.
• Technical engineering knowledge will be critical for success-welding, machining and metal fabrication.
• Knowledge and experience in implementing process improvement, lean/six sigma manufacturing philosophies- a proponent of progressive manufacturing and management techniques.
• Demonstrated background with high value safety and quality initiatives.
• Superior supervisory skills, including documented history of positive employee relations successes combined with an ability to interact in a positive manner with the production workforce and with all levels of management- overseeing a department of similar size and complexity.
• Fiscally astute, with past accomplishments displaying a proven ability to function analytically as related to bottom-line profitability, cost effectiveness and efficiencies.
• A proven track record in developing and implementing best practices in a high quality, world class manufacturing environment is highly desirable.  Confirmed understanding of computerized production information systems.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

• High level of intelligence with solid critical thinking skills and good problem solving/decision making capabilities.
• Solid leadership characteristics with strong people skills, the ability to motivate employees and create enthusiasm.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, as needed to communicate throughout the organization and with customers.
• Must have poise and maturity, a high level of energy and drive, a “Make Things Happen” personality, and an even balanced temperament.
• Must possess a courage of his/her own convictions- not afraid to express opinions even if those opinions differ from prevailing thought or past practices.
• Personal style should be flexible, adaptable, exciting, and confident with an entrepreneurial approach to business.
• Projects the interpersonal skills to connect well and establish long-term, positive relationships with the management team and employees in general-should be willing to learn from others and demonstrate appropriate sensitivities to all constituencies.
• Should have a personal value system that encompasses the highest standards of loyalty, honesty, integrity, and professional ethics that matches with CST’s principles and guidelines.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

• Intermediate knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook and the ability to learn new software as required.

About CST Industries

 CST Industries, Inc., headquartered in Kansas City, Missouri, is the global leader in the manufacture and construction of factory coated storage tanks, silos, aluminum domes, specialty covers and reclaimer systems. With over 100 years of heritage and 275,000 installations in more 125 countries, CST Industries is focused on providing our customers the highest level of quality and customer service. CST's existing company portfolio consists of CST Storage Products, CST Covers, and Vulcan Tanks. Manufacturing facilities and technical design centers are located in Parsons, Kansas; Winchester, Tennessee; DeKalb, Illinois; Conroe, Texas; Gardena, California; Rincon, Georgia and the United Kingdom. Regional sales offices are located throughout North America and in Mexico, Argentina, United Kingdom, India, Dubai, Singapore and Vietnam.  CST offers attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, life, STD, paid vacation and personal days, 401k and an EAP program.

 We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform substance abuse testing and background verification checks as permitted by state law.

 ***CST Industries, Inc. does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters/third parties.  Please, no phone calls or emails regarding this posting.***
 
CST Industries offers competitive salaries, great benefits, including 401k, health, vision and dental insurance.  

CST is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.