Steward Machine Company Looking for Plant Manager at Arkansas City, KS Full Time

Steward Machine Company

Steward Machine is a multi-generation family-owned business having enjoyed a successful history of over 100 years. The Company possess extensive lifting capacity and some of the largest CNC machinery in the world housed in more than 290,000 square feet of manufacturing space. They offer complete turnkey responsibilities by detailing shop drawings, fabricating, welding, stress relieving, machining, gear cutting and assembly in-house.

Steward Machine Co. is certified by AISC to the highest standard for fracture critical endorsement. All Steward Machine work follow a culture that align with 5 guiding principles (Relentless Work Ethic, “Can Do Attitude”, Excellence, Passion, and Adaptability). We have supplied equipment to some of the most demanding owners in the world. Our “can do” attitude gets the job done right the first time. We have a proven track for on-time deliveries.

Primary Purpose of the Position

The Plant Manager play an integral role in the organization. They are responsible for safe, quality, on-time productions at or above budgeted margins. They maintain a culture of high performance through effective communication, coordination, pride, delegation of responsibility, accountability, and discipline.

Essential Functions / Duties

The Plant Manager is continuously aware of all aspects of the jobs in accordance with engineering drawings, expected POC scheduling, costs, and delivery dates. The Plant Manager assigns and monitor production personnel
(material handling, crane operators, burning, fitting, welding and coating) to ensure safety, to optimize productivity and to meet job schedules and estimates. More specific functions include:

• Leadership – Ensure and motivate employees to work together to deliver expected results.
• Labor management – Hire, train, direct and collaborate on individual performance that yield expected results.
• Plant readiness – Maintain facilities, machinery, and equipment to deliver optimum performance within the boundaries of available capital.
• Process synchronization – Coordinate all plant activities and their sequence into smooth production flows with high machine and labor utilizations and minimum waste.
• Capital improvement – Identify, analyze, and propose investments that promise fast returns through lower costs and/or productivity gains.
• Job tracking – Daily monitoring and monthly reporting of POC and actuals vs scheduled costs on all jobs.
• Tweaking – Daily adjustments in machine and labor allocation plans to respond to unforeseen circumstances.
• Regulatory compliance – Ensure all legal requirements, company safety procedures, and local and state health and safety regulations are met
• Trouble shooting – Serve as the first point of contact for unexpected occurrences that require escalated leadership intervention.
• Reputation – Become an admired personality and a brand ambassador with employees, customers, suppliers, and all other outsiders.
• Safety-Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety regulations

Requirements and Qualifications

• Minimum four-year bachelors’ degree in manufacturing, industrial management or business
• Minimum 5 years plant manager, supervisor, or related position
• Minimum 15 years fabrication experience, specifically in an AISC-associated industry.
• Strong knowledge of local, state, and federal health and safety regulations
• Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office 365
• Demonstrated expertise in running heavy machine and fabrication shops
• Solid track record of labor management and productivity improvement.
• Solid reputation in our industry – with customers in our markets strongly preferred.
• Strong management skills with the ability to supervisor multiple teams
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time efficiently
• Excellent leadership, team building and management skills
• Strict adherence to company standards and safety procedures
• Excellent conflict-resolution and decision-making abilities
• Able to physically stand, bend, squat, and lift up to 30 pounds
• Good interpersonal skills and communication with all levels of management

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch or crawl, and smell. The employee may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Affirmative Action /EEO Statement

We are a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. The Company will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL – sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA – gender identity), (In CA – gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

Limitation and Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.
Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. The Company is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the
Company’s policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $72,087.00 – $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus pay

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a minimum of 15 years fabrication experience specifically in an AISC – associated industry?
• This position requires demonstrated expertise in running a heavy machine and fabrication shop- with concentration in lock and dam- heavy moveable structures. Do you possess this experience?

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• Plant management, supervisor, or related position: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: One location