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Your Job

Phillips-Medisize LLC is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing operations for our Clinton, MA facility. In this position, you will have direct responsibility for the overall performance of the site while achieving our corporate goals and objectives. The Plant Manager will lead a cross-functional team including engineering, operations, quality and maintenance to deliver high-quality products on-time while continuously improving operating costs. The Plant Manager will have an enhanced focus on optimization of site operations and the integration of cultural initiatives for the site.

Our Team

Phillips-Medisize is a Medical Device manufacturer. Our Clinton, MA facility runs up to 20 injection molding machines and device assembly using automated processes. Successful candidates will have strong leadership skills and the ability to lead cross-functional teams across various disciplines within the facility.

What You Will Do

• Lead and develop our culture (Principled Based Management) and implement and improve the Phillips Medisize Business Model utilizing the Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC) Operating system
• Lead and deploy objectives specifically to support competitive manufacturing operating costs
• Meet customer commitments while assuring the facilities produce to standard cost or better with a formal continuous improvement plan to reduce waste and capture opportunities related to cost reduction
• Capacity planning and understanding of the customer programs (new and existing) and status to ensure compliance to schedule short and long-term launch projects
• Collaborate in preparing business plans and capital requests aimed at improving Clinton, MA operations
• Work with the corporate team in leading local adoption or completion of tasks related to broader Phillips Medisize capability initiatives
• Identify, develop and reward the talent and expertise of manufacturing staff, by supporting sound processes for staff selection and development, pay administration, coaching and mentoring

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, finance, or business OR equivalent Plant Manager experience
• Eight (8) years or more leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience communicating directly with customers

What Will Put You Ahead

• Experience in lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, line balancing and 6S
• Knowledge of medical device manufacturing in a contract manufacturing business
• Experience establishing systems and processes to work within a regulated environment

At Koch companies, we are entrepreneurs. This means we openly challenge the status quo, find new ways to create value and get rewarded for our individual contributions. Any compensation range provided for a role is an estimate determined by available market data. The actual amount may be higher or lower than the range provided considering each candidate's knowledge, skills, abilities, and geographic location. If you have questions, please speak to your recruiter about the flexibility and detail of our compensation philosophy.

Hiring Philosophy

All Koch companies value diversity of thought, perspectives, aptitudes, experiences, and backgrounds. We are Military Ready and Second Chance employers. Learn more about our hiring philosophy here.

Who We Are

Phillips Medisize, a Molex company, collaborates with industry leaders to design and manufacture drug delivery systems, medical devices and diagnostic tools that save and improve the quality of life for millions of patients annually. With our dedicated team of 6,000+ employees in 29 locations around the world, we share our customers’ mindset that every product is critical to a healthcare provider and their patients somewhere in the world. Molex is a multi-sector global electronics brand owned by Koch, Inc., one of the world’s largest privately held companies. Discover your potential to make a difference.

At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.

Our Benefits

Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.

Additionally, everyone has individual work and personal needs. We seek to enable the best work environment that helps you and the business work together to produce superior results.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).

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