Plant Manager

Plant Manager |


Utilimaster |


Landisville, PA

Regular Employee | Salary Exempt

Who we are

At The Shyft Group, we are driven to deliver, and as the North American leader in specialty vehicles, our portfolio of last-mile delivery vehicles, work trucks, and motorhome chassis brings people, goods, and services where they need to be.

We are strengthened by ten industry-leading brands -- Utilimaster, Blue Arc, Royal Truck Body, DuraMag, Magnum, Strobes-R-Us, Spartan RV Chassis, Red Diamond, ITU, and Builtmore. Over 4,000 employees across ten states and two countries work independently and together as one team under Shyft, building chassis, vehicle bodies, and accessories that improve every route, every run, and every ride.

Empowered by a supportive, inclusive, and highly entrepreneurial culture, every person behind our brands is given the tools they need to make a positive contribution to the company, their community, and their families. Together under the Shyft umbrella, our teams drive new synergies that bring innovations to life on the road - for an experience that is safer, more satisfying, more rewarding all around.

With 50 years and millions of miles behind us, we continue to charge forward - leading the commercial vehicle transition to electric, innovating across all our brands, and earning our position among Fortune's 100 Fastest Growing Companies.

What you'll do

As the Plant Manager for Utilimaster (A Shyft Group Brand) based at our facility in Landisville, PA, you will enjoy planning, directing, and coordinating all aspects of the safety, quality, delivery, cost, and people for the facility.

In addition, your direct reports in this role will include the EHS Coordinator, EHS Manager, Quality Manager, Production Control Manager, Production Manager, Production Supervisor, Scheduler, Continuous Improvement Coordinator, and SPS Specialist.

This role requires a servant leadership work style that has built and grown a plant through the people while working with and through others.

You will also:

• Create the basis for continuous improvement and employee empowerment at all levels
• Spearhead measurable results while overseeing and executing all safety requirements and cautions
• Manage accurate production reporting for labor, inventory, quality, and manufacturing costs
• Evaluate technological developments and investigate the feasibility of new equipment and techniques
• Provide dependable cost estimates and support financial analysis
• Direct the deployment of common manufacturing-related core procedures
• Create a culture of continuous improvement and learning
• Develop the future state value stream map and manage the plans to achieve it
• Provide end-to-end visibility by integrating operations data with customers
• Oversee the development of systems and tools that customers with online access to status
• Manage all new product launches and ensure that all deliverables are met
• Partner with value stream managers to identify problems, solutions, and action plans
• Ensure that standardized processes are followed and that countermeasures are implemented
• Develop, implement, and monitor the plant budget and manage expenses
• Develop and maintain a positive, can-do attitude within the plant
• Ensure that Production Supervisors are delivering effective cross-training for employees and that they receive continuous levels of required support
• Develop, maintain, and communicate the results of the KPIs to stakeholders
• Continually improve processes by investigating changes in manufacturing methods
• Stay current on activities regarding your team, promptly identify problems, and take corrective actions
• Ensure customers receive timely commitment dates and that we consistently meet or exceed expectations

Learn more about The Shyft Group, Utilimaster, and Landisville, PA by exploring the Learn More section below.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or related discipline
• Eight or more (8+) years of experience managing teams within a fast-paced and complex manufacturing environment
• Exceptional leadership and team development skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Track record of handling multiple projects and meeting deadlines
• A reputation for having sound judgment with the ability to make timely, and sometimes difficult, decisions
• Versatility, flexibility, and the willingness to work within constantly changing priorities

Learn More

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Why The Shyft Group?

We believe that when our people thrive personally and professionally, our business thrives. We are committed to offering comprehensive benefits programs that stay healthy, feel secure, and maintain a work/life balance.

The Shyft Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified Individual with a Disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply, please email us at careers@theshyftgroup.com.

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