JOB DESCRIPTION
As the Plant Manager for the Canlak Osseo, MN site, you will be responsible for the management of
overall site operations and employee management. This includes the effective and successful
management of labor, productivity, quality and inventory management and safety measures as
established and set for the Operations Department.
SUPERIOR
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
WHY JOIN US
Canlak Coatings is a leading supplier of paints and wood coatings in North America. Canlak differentiates
ourselves by the strength of our service and custom oriented culture.
PRIMARY TASKS
• Manage all aspects of day-to-day operations at the Canlak Osseo, MN site.
• Ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production at the facility.
• Review, implement and track corporate KPI’s; develop plan to achieve targets
• Manage budget and headcount
• Manage personnel performance, behavior, and conflict resolution
• Set overall facility policies and procedures to ensure effective operations
• Ensure materials, supplies and equipment are readily and continuously available for workers to
carry out production process
• Determine resource requirements, work allocation and production deadlines to achieve
production objectives
• Identify trends and implement continuous plant improvements for increased productivity
• Responsible for building maintenance
• H&S procedures, training, conformity with regulations
• Analyze process workflow – employee and space requirements, equipment layout, etc.
• Manage capital and other projects
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities and maintaining personal
networks
• Administer all Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) programs
• Maintain proper documentation for all plant related activities
• Lead the Quality and ISO programs
• Perform related duties as assigned, within your scope of practice
PROFILE WE ARE LOOKING FOR
• Must have thorough understanding of the Lab, Production, and Shipping areas
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working
relationships with fellow employees and management
• Excellent leadership skills, leading by example
• Excellent people and conflict management skills
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Proficient with MS Office Suite or related software – especially spreadsheets
• Knowledge of working with an ERP system required
Education and/or Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field preferred
• 10+ years of progressive leadership and management experience preferred
• Experience with Wood Coatings a plus
• Experience with batch manufacturing a plus
• Experience with contract manufacturing management a plus
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- Canlak Coatings is a best-in-class performance coatings company for wood, part of the SK Capital portfolio of companies
- Canlak Coatings offers a comprehensive portfolio of brands trusted by professionals & manufacturers including Absco, Canlak, Ceramic Industrial Coatings, PoloPlaz and Sampson.
- We feature "One Canlak Coatings" - a unified team of passionate, knowledgeable professionals who consistent quality, seamless collaboration, and a shared commitment to helping solve problems and seize opportunities.