Plant Manager at Alcom LLC – DeLand, Florida

ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs

Our team proudly manufactures 160+ standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications—including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs

At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Directs and manages all site operations with overall responsibility for Production, Facilities, Quality Control, Material Management, HR and Logistics. Supports all operational directives from the Director of Operations to ensure a quality product is produced on time and within established budgets.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Production planning, scheduling, and sequencing of line build schedules:
  • Must be intimately involved with daily ongoing review, including 1 week, 3-day, next day, and daily adjustments and plans relative to available materials and labor requirements.
• Employee communications:
  • Must be intimately involved with having a shop floor presence as well as facilitating and active participation with scheduled communications to include weekly planning with production management and line supervisors, daily meetings with line supervisor to review; attendance, line set up and materials needs, labor plans and potential short term adjustment, as well as keeping discussions positive and productive.
• Employee engagement:
  • The Plant Manager should be engaged with the department and line workers to have good working relationships with key personnel within each area, with those who represent “go-to” or “working lead” level employees. The Plant manager must have informal interpersonal relationships that support good team performance.
• Supports active and unobstructed employee engagement:
  • Must allow Supervisors and Production Managers to speak for themselves and not speak on their behalf, and to be an active listener.
• Works for the production line to support each line’s success.
  • When something is needed, help get it and or remove roadblocks to obtaining budgeted requirements.
• Implementing Lean initiatives supporting continuous improvements

• Plant P&L management:

  • Accountable for meeting financial targets, including revenue growth, cost management, and profitability.
  • This requires actively tracking and controlling all aspects of the plant’s budget, optimizing operational efficiency, and making data-driven decisions to improve financial performance.

GENERAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leads the plant’s financial performance by managing P&L to ensure profitability and cost control. Collaborate with the finance department to develop accurate forecasts and budgets and ensure that operational activities align with financial objectives.
• Coordinates plant activities through planning with Production Managers and Line Supervisors to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished promptly, cost-effectively, and safely. Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.
• Participates in the forecasting and budgeting process for the plant.
• Analyzes, recommends, and implements methods to control costs and increase efficiencies. Makes recommendations for capital improvements.
• Manages employee performance by setting and communicating expectations and goals, following company goals. Provides coaching to direct reports for improved performance and works closely with Human Resources to manage employees within policies and procedures.
• Establishes and monitors overall plant performance for production and quality standards. Ensures that quality is a priority throughout the facility.
• Fosters a safe working environment and ensures all employees are accountable to safety policies and practices.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required to meet goals and objectives.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, manufacturing, engineering, or construction management.

• Strong leadership and coaching skills are essential. Technology aptitude, including the use of data analytics, ERP systems, and automation tools, is a major asset.

• Previous experience in a leadership role within a growing company is preferred.

• Quality management system experience is helpful.

• MRP and solid computer experience are desired.

• 5 or more years of experience in manufacturing, construction, or industrial operation.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to allow high levels of employee engagement, supportive of individual ownership and accountability.
• Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements.
• Measurement of performance against goals and standards.
• Lean and Six Sigma experience required.
• A proven ability to balance safety, quality, productivity, and cost while maintaining strong employee relations and ensuring OSHA compliance.
• Quality orientation and attention to detail.
• Problem analysis and resolution.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• An ability to manage multiple priorities.