Job Description

At Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. , we are leaders in innovative HVAC solutions, specializing in advanced air management systems that prioritize comfort, energy efficiency, and sustainability. Backed by a portfolio of trusted brands, including Titus, Krueger, Koch Filter, and Ruskin, we deliver high quality products and tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of residential, commercial, and industrial projects. With a global reach and a commitment to continuous improvement, our team is driven by a passion for excellence, collaboration, and shaping the future of air distribution technology.

Koch Filter, an Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. Subsidiary, is seeking a Plant Production Manager . Responsible for overseeing all day-to-day manufacturing operations required to produce the final product at the East Greenville, PA plant. This includes coordinating production department activities to ensure timely and cost-effective achievement of production goals. Collaborates with supervisory staff to meet production metrics, including productivity and on-time performance, while coaching and mentoring team leaders on managing production employee performance effectively.

What You’ll Do:

1. Allocate and manage resources—manpower, equipment, and materials—to optimize production output with respect to delivery, quality, and cost.
2. Lead teams in achieving goals related to safety, quality, cost, and delivery, as well as other plant objectives.
3. Manage shifts by effectively utilizing team leaders and their resources.
4. Coordinate activities across various departments and/or shifts to ensure alignment with production priorities.
5. Contribute to strategic operating, capital, and other plans to enhance operational effectiveness.
6. Adjust plant capacity as needed to meet customer demand.
7. Foster effective working relationships and communication across departments, supporting the professional development of all assigned personnel.
8. Maintain positive and productive relationships with union leaders and committee members, addressing issues fairly and promptly.
9. Ensure departmental compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and other internal controls.
10. Establish budgets and operating targets to guide production activities.
11. Analyze operational performance to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities.
12. Oversee all aspects of shop floor management in designated areas.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the Plant Manager.

What We Look For:

• Bachelor’s Degree required.
• A minimum of five (5) years of manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing techniques and formal problem-solving and operational analysis training is highly desirable.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with superiors, peers, and subordinates.
• Demonstrated initiative and the ability to seek improvements using Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Capacity to develop and adjust plans to meet multiple objectives in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in analyzing operational data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Flexibility to work additional hours and varied shifts to manage personnel effectively across all operations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access) is desired.
• Familiarity with MAPICS or other MRP systems is preferred.
• Physical ability to occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The Koch Filter plant in East Greenville, PA, is a manufacturing facility specializing in producing HEPA and anti-microbial filters. The work environment is typical of a large-scale manufacturing operation, characterized by:

• Exposure to machinery noise, moving mechanical parts, and varying temperatures depending on production areas.
• Compliance with safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.
• Opportunities to work collaboratively in a fast-paced, team-oriented setting focused on achieving production goals.
• A clean and organized workspace designed to meet high-quality manufacturing standards.
• Regular interaction with team members across shifts to ensure seamless operations and communication.

EEO STATEMENT

Air Distribution Technologies, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We welcome all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. For more information, please view EEO is the Law .

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