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Plant Manager

Job Description

Dexter is the premier manufacturer and supplier of axles, suspension, brakes, doors, venting products, trailer parts, accessories, and towing components serving the commercial trailer, RV, heavy-duty, marine, agriculture, and manufactured housing markets has an opportunity for a Plant Manager at our manufacturing facility located in Plant City, FL.

Headquartered in Elkhart, Indiana, Dexter has manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. and Canada. Employing state-of-the-art robotics, precision welding equipment, and automated machining processes, Dexter has achieved many years of success through a commitment to the principles of superior quality, continuous improvement, and unparalleled customer service.

For more information about our company, access Dexter's web site at www.dextergroup.com.

The Plant Manager directs production, warehousing and distribution operations in accordance with the company’s principles, policies and procedures as well as:

Responsibilities:

·        Maintains and continually improves safety within the operation.

·        Promotes and maintains a commitment to quality throughout the operation, assuring excellence in customer service.

·        Promotes an environment of trust, employee involvement, and engagement.

·        Provides direction, leadership, and development to managers and supervisors.

·        Implements and maintains the company's operating system.

·        Develops annual budget, monthly forecasts, and gap analysis of financial performance.

·        Budgets and manages capital expenditures.

·        Champions continuous improvement.

·        Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.

·        Reviews production costs and product quality.

·        Modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance the operation.

·        Implements programs to assure the operation maintains compliance with local, state, and federal regulations in all areas, including EPA, OSHA, and DOT.

·        Accountable for the success of the health, safety and financials of the plant 

·        Participate in daily staff meetings to provide direction of clear goals and objectives for production areas.

·        Participate in capacity meetings with upper-level management to provide updates on daily operations of business in areas of Safety, Quality & Production

·        Responsible for ensuring all direct and indirect employees understand their personal role in achieving company standards.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• ·        10 years’ work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Business/Supply, Chain Management or related discipline

We care for our people.  Here are some of our great, comprehensive Benefits:

• Dexter offers a competitive wage
• Full benefits package including Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HSA
• 3% profit sharing in our Safe Harbor program
• 401(k) Plan with company contributions
• Opportunities for internal career development and growth

Apply now to join an industry leader and make a difference in what we do for the customers we serve!

Equal Opportunity Employer

Offers of employment are contingent upon successfully passing a background check and drug screen. Dexter Axle Company is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

Dexter will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States or Canada. We do not provide sponsorship. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.