Plant Manager, Poland at Ruggable

About Ruggable:

Ruggable is a leading direct-to-consumer e-commerce brand based in Los Angeles, California with an extraordinary track record of high, profitable growth. We pride ourselves on having an extremely loyal customer base and a talented team made up of genuinely caring people who take action and deliver results. We are venture-backed and own a patented washable rug design that's disrupting the home décor industry. Our mission is to empower our customers to live vibrantly with beautiful products that don't compromise on function. If you're passionate about consumer products, e-commerce, and high-growth start-ups, keep reading!

Job Summary:

Ruggable is looking for a founding Plant Manager to join our growing European team in Poland! The Plant Manager position will direct and manage all plant operations with overall responsibilities for safety, production, maintenance, quality, cost control, and other production-related activities. The Plant Manager will also drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes within the plant.

The Plant Manager will also be helping to launch our local EU operations and will be heavily involved in hiring and training the management and associate team.

What You’ll Do:

Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day to day operations to meet company quality and production goals
Learn from US and UK counterparts and help to open local Poland plant
Commit and drive plant safety and Ruggable’s value-based culture
Plan, organize, direct, and run optimum day to day operations to meet company quality and production goals
Increase production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining company quality standards using LEAN tools and continuous improvement
Develop and maintain plant culture that aligns with Ruggable's customer first mentality
Develop, collect and analyze production data to reduce inefficiencies and increase throughput without reducing quality
Identify cost savings opportunities and develop business plans to realize the savings
Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs for equipment
Provide strategic direction for the plant team aligned to company goals through the use of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs)
Provide mentorship, development, and leadership to plant management team

What You’ll Need to Have:

Required:

5-7 years of experience in fast-paced manufacturing environment
5-7 years of experience directing, creating, and coaching a large team
2-3 years of supply chain, inventory control and warehouse experience
Plant Manager competencies - budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, cost controls, and human resources
Familiarity with industry standards, equipment, technical expertise, and regulations
Expert level knowledge of designing and improving manufacturing processes
1-2 years experience implementing LEAN projects
Ability to operate in all stages of plant operations with limited direction
Interviewing, hiring, training, rewarding and disciplining employees
Degree-qualified or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
Fluent in English and Polish

Preferred:

Education in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering
Prior experience as a Plant Manager
Experience in start-up / fast paced eCommerce environment

Location:

Plant location will be near Zabrze, Poland

At Ruggable, we offer competitive compensation and benefits packages. Ruggable is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We proudly recruit and hire a diverse workforce and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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Plant Manager, Poland

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