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

QUALIFICATIONS:

- High school graduate or equivalent with prior management and supervisory experience.

• Must have good work habits and respond appropriately to supervision.
• Must possess adequate physical endurance to work at industrial standards.
• Must have a valid PA Driver's License and clean MVR, and clean Criminal History, Child Abuse, and Fingerprint Clearances.