Senior Plant Manager

With headquarters in California and operations around the world, Jacuzzi Group has been providing innovative wellness solutions for over 65 years. Jacuzzi Group, a leading manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Plant Manager to oversee our operations in Roselle, IL. The Senior Plant Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of production and distribution, ensuring the plant operates efficiently and meets all safety, quality, and productivity targets.KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Senior Plant Manager will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing the operations strategies as well as transformation plans. These strategies and plans will align with the global Jacuzzi Group operations strategy, with the aim of achieving both short and long term targets.Delivers expected results in five key areas: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Inventory (SQDCI). Drive initiatives across all operations to reinforce the culture of continuous improvement (Lean)Manage plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure manufacturing and distribution objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.Offer guidance and training on floor to achieve the company's goals and objectives.Ensure plant compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.Monitor and enforce quality control standards to deliver products that meet customer requirements.Manage inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of raw materials and finished goods.Develop and sustain clear communication with cross-functional teams such as engineering, sales, and procurement.Other duties as assigned.RequirementsExperience required:Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least years 3 in a Plant Management experience. Proven track record of successfully managing plant operations and driving process improvements.Strong understanding of Materials/Supply Chain and Product FlowStrong understanding of plastics and engineeringEducation/Certifications:Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. (MBA highly preferred) Advanced knowledge of Lean Methodologies required. Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Certification is preferred.Skills and Abilities:Excellent leadership and management skills with the ability to effectively motivate and engage teams.Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making abilities.Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.Bilingual is strongly preferred.Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situationsProficiency in computer systems and software, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.Culture Fit/Personality Traits:Results-driven and goal-oriented.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environmentCompensationCompetitive salary starting at $175,000+ (based on experience) plus bonusBenefitsBenefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits401k with matchingPaid Holidays & PTOPositive company culture, supportive team/management

With headquarters in California and operations around the world, Jacuzzi Group has been providing innovative wellness solutions for over 65 years. Jacuzzi Group, a leading manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment, is seeking a dynamic and experienced Senior Plant Manager to oversee our operations in Roselle, IL.

The Senior Plant Manager will be responsible for leading and managing all aspects of production and distribution, ensuring the plant operates efficiently and meets all safety, quality, and productivity targets.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Senior Plant Manager will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and implementing the operations strategies as well as transformation plans. These strategies and plans will align with the global Jacuzzi Group operations strategy, with the aim of achieving both short and long term targets.
• Delivers expected results in five key areas: Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Inventory (SQDCI).
• Drive initiatives across all operations to reinforce the culture of continuous improvement (Lean)
• Manage plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure manufacturing and distribution objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.
• Offer guidance and training on floor to achieve the company's goals and objectives.
• Ensure plant compliance with safety regulations and maintain a safe working environment for all employees.
• Monitor and enforce quality control standards to deliver products that meet customer requirements.
• Manage inventory levels to ensure adequate supply of raw materials and finished goods.
• Develop and sustain clear communication with cross-functional teams such as engineering, sales, and procurement.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Experience required:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing, with at least years 3 in a Plant Management experience.
• Proven track record of successfully managing plant operations and driving process improvements.
• Strong understanding of Materials/Supply Chain and Product Flow
• Strong understanding of plastics and engineering

Education/Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. (MBA highly preferred)
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Methodologies required. Six Sigma Black Belt or Lean Certification is preferred.

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent leadership and management skills with the ability to effectively motivate and engage teams.
• Outstanding problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills.
• Bilingual is strongly preferred.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations
• Proficiency in computer systems and software, including ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.

Culture Fit/Personality Traits:

• Results-driven and goal-oriented.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and in a fast-paced environment

Compensation

• Competitive salary starting at $175,000+ (based on experience) plus bonus

Benefits

• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
• 401k with matching
• Paid Holidays & PTO
• Positive company culture, supportive team/management

Jacuzzi Group is a leading global manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment. More than four thousand global employees work across a portfolio of brands, including Jacuzzi, Sundance Spas, Hydropool Swim Spas and Hot Tubs, Dimension One Spas, Dream Maker, Sun & Soul, Sunrise Spas, Vortex Spas, and more.With manufacturing and warehouse operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Chile, and Australia, we have more than 65 years of experience delivering innovative wellness products to consumers across our many brands. Our products are available globally, with our primary customers being specialty, big-box, and internet retailers, including The Home Depot, Ferguson, Costco, and Build.com. We also sell directly to consumers, builders, plumbers, and installation service providers through our network of thousands of independent authorized dealers.

Jacuzzi Group is a leading global manufacturer of hot tubs, swim spas, baths, showers, saunas, and pool equipment. More than four thousand global employees work across a portfolio of brands, including Jacuzzi, Sundance Spas, Hydropool Swim Spas and Hot Tubs, Dimension One Spas, Dream Maker, Sun & Soul, Sunrise Spas, Vortex Spas, and more.

With manufacturing and warehouse operations in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Italy, the United Kingdom, France, Brazil, Chile, and Australia, we have more than 65 years of experience delivering innovative wellness products to consumers across our many brands. Our products are available globally, with our primary customers being specialty, big-box, and internet retailers, including The Home Depot, Ferguson, Costco, and Build.com. We also sell directly to consumers, builders, plumbers, and installation service providers through our network of thousands of independent authorized dealers.