Plant Manager

PURPOSE:

• Supervise the production of donated and new goods, assuring all personnel are properly trained in all areas of the production process.
• Maintain production standards and quotas for supplying all agency stores with saleable merchandise.
• Maintain inventory production records.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Coordinates the following:

• Trains production associates to develop proficiency in providing proper classification of donated material and new goods.
• Evaluates the performance of workers and makes recommendations for changes if necessary.
• Monitor quality of processed clothing, wares, shoes, purses, books, etc. by spot checking racks and totes being distributed to stores. Monitor processed clothing for damage due to improper tagging.
• Monitor processed clothing and housewares for Consumer Product Safety Commission recalls.
• Monitor Falls Creek processing for safety issues.
• Maintain Kaizen implementation by conducting monthly Falls Creek Kaizen audits.
• Promptly report all instances of safety, and recall issues to responsible individual. Retrain individual on proper quality standards, safety policies, and CPSC guidelines.
• Sort’s incoming material into predetermined category, sends sorted materials to storage or proper activity or processing.
• Follows style trends to determine classifications of articles.
• Prepares and maintains records as directed.
• Takes note of any unusual or valuable items received.
• Assists in establishing performance standards for associates.
• Develops and trains to meet standards.
• Assures that all machines and equipment are used properly.
• Responsible for all safety and accident functions.
• Assures housekeeping and grounds keeping is attended.
• Orders supplies directly related to production.
• Keeps President and CEO informed on supply of unprocessed material.
• Assists in all production and transportation aspects.
• Must be able to stand for long periods of time, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; push or pull.
• Must be able to occasionally sit, kneel, and climb.
• Must be able to regularly stoop, bend, squat, reach tum and twist body and lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

RELATIONS:

• Works under the general supervision of the President and CEO with authority to make minor decisions within established policies and procedures.
• Refers major decisions to the President and CEO.
• Works closely with Director of Mission Services and Program Specialist to ensure full integration of referrals into the workforce.
• Works closely with Warehouse Manager to ensure efficient flow of product to retail stores and required inventory of product is readily available for processing.

STANDARDS FOR MEASURING PERFORMANCE:

• The ability to meet or exceed cost and performance standards.
• The manner in which all material is processed.
• Effectiveness and detecting and safeguarding valuable or unusual items.
• Adequacy and accuracy of records.
• Degree to which respect and confidence of co-workers is established.
• Quality, quantity, and timeliness in the performance of assigned tasks.
• The manner in which one conduct reflects the high standards of morals and integrity expected of all Goodwill associates.
• Ability to meet deadlines and respond to special requests and the desires of management.

Benefits after 90 days include: agency paid life insurance and vision insurance, vacation, sick, holidays, and eligible to participate in group health and dental programs with biweekly co-pay. EOE