Sr Plant General Manager

Comfort starts with our 10,000+ team members across the globe, who are transforming the power of comfort every day. Our employees have the power to change lives, in our homes, work and communities. We foster an inclusive environment while honoring a legacy built on family, where everyone can be themselves.
 
If you are ready to join an industry leading organization where our people are the most important asset, and innovation propels us into the future, you’re ready to take your seat at La-Z-Boy Incorporated. 
 
WE BELIEVE IN THE TRANSFORMATIONAL POWER OF COMFORT

This role plans, organizes, directs, and controls the activities of plant operations functions for multiple locations. Responsible for the operational and financial results of all departments within each plant. Acts as an autonomous leadership entity to ensure the performance of all department functions within the plants are aligned to meet approved annual operating plans.

Job Description:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES (other duties as assigned):

• Reviews and approves appropriate plans for performance control, budgetary spending, labor efficiency, materials, quality, purchasing, and inventory control, along with human resources.
• Reviews performance versus operating plans and policies. Provides feedback to subordinates on results and approves directional changes to established plans.
• Develops and recommends operating policies according to manufacturing processes.
• Defines and recommends objectives in each area of operation. Develops specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, considering budget and financial results. 

• Reviews and approves cost control reports, cost estimates, labor, and budget requirements for multiple plant locations.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other divisional departments in establishing and executing activities to achieve corporate plans.
• Reviews and approves budget through plant operations.
• Reviews and approves major plant projects involving major changes including functional areas of manufacturing. 

• Develops plans for new areas and functions according to innovative technologies and alternative manufacturing functions.
• Develops a positive environment that fosters trust, recognition, communication, and employee participation.
• Ensures product quality is manufactured to specifications and meets or exceeds customer requirements.
• Promotes an environment that ensures a safe work environment for all employees.
• Identifies training needs, initiates talent development, and makes recommendations so employees have the tools necessary for effectiveness; creates effective succession plans.

• Submits budget commitments and operating plan for multiple plant locations; oversees and ensures that projects meet expectations, on time to plan.
• Provides external customer satisfaction through on-time delivery; leads the plant through continuous improvement initiatives and value-added projects utilizing Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing processes.
• Coordinates activities of assigned units with those of other units in the Division. Seeks mutual agreement on problems involving coordination. 
• Ensures compliance within each area, makes recommendations to improve the effectiveness of policies and procedures.

SCOPE & IMPACT: 

Directs the activities required by the production. Develops and executes the established AOP. Establish contingency actions to mitigate impacts when there are variations in raw materials, machinery, labor and/or customer requirements. Responsible for 30 – 50% of Residential Division production and $200M+ in production value.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Management, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in production management and/or engineering and/or Production Superintendent or Manager in a manufacturing company.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, engineering, and material processes.
• Strong organizational skills, proven leadership ability. 

• Ability to recruit, train, and motivate staff, leveraging a variety of talent, as well as ability to develop staff.
• Ability to relate to employees at all levels, using advanced coaching and communication tools.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate and participate as a member of a team.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret financial and production management reports. 
• Ability to effectively respond to concerns or complaints from employees, customers, and regulatory agencies.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions.
• Travel Required: Up to 25%.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:   

• Master’s Degree

• Knowledge of Six Sigma and experience in Lean Manufacturing.
• Management experience and management using lean manufacturing concepts.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Up to six (6) direct reports.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment/no specific or unusual physical or environmental demands. Often required to sit, repetitive hand motion (such as typing), to hear, listen, and talk. Seldom required to stand and walk. Never required to bend, stoop, climb ladders, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, balance, reach overhead, pull, push, shovel, and/or lift-up to over 50 pounds.  

OTHER DUTIES: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the incumbent for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Weekly Hours:

40

Benefit offerings to employees and their families include: Medical, Vision, Dental and Basic Life Insurance, available 401k retirement plan with company match of up to 6%. Paid time off includes: 9-11 paid holidays each year, two weeks’ prorated vacation as a new hire and either personal time (non-exempt only) or state mandated sick time.

More information can be found via: https://learn.bswift.com/la-z-boy

If this role requires travel / driving in order to perform the key responsibilities outlined above, candidates must be able to meet the qualifications noted in the company’s Driver Management Program to be considered for the role.

At La-Z-Boy Incorporated, we're an equal opportunity employer. We understand that our employees’ diverse backgrounds, experiences, perspectives, and viewpoints add value to our ability to create and deliver the best possible service, quality products, and is of utmost importance as we work together to build comfort. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

We are committed to fostering an environment in which all employees feel valued, included, and empowered to do their best work and bring great ideas to the table. If you are a qualified individual that may need a change or adjustment to the application/interviewing/hiring process as a result of your disability, you may request a reasonable accommodations by emailing our recruiting team at recruiting@la-z-boy.com or by calling 734-242-1444.