Dynamo Industries - Selection of Plant Manager
CASE BACKGROUND
Dynamo Industries, a medium sized firm manufacturing electrical motors in its various plants across USA is to recruit a plant manager for its Pittsburgh plant. The Pittsburgh plant has been facing issues like higher production costs, work slowdowns and a demotivated workforce due to which the last plant manger was asked to leave.
Dynamo Industries is now looking to hire a new plant manager for the Pittsburgh plant. After a thorough screening using some expensive selection devices, the company has shortlisted 8 candidates. The task is to select one candidate out of these eight shortlisted for the role of the plant manager.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The plant manager reports to Vice President (Production). He is responsible for the operating efficiency of the plant. He should be good at people management skills and knowledgeable of production methods and equipment. He is also directly or indirectly responsible for procuring materials, quality control, budgeting, plant maintenance, establishing safety regulations and union management and contract negotiations.
REQUIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
As the plant is facing two major issues in terms of higher production cost and poor worker relations, the candidate should possess good interpersonal skills as well as knowledge on production processes and management techniques. It would definitely be an advantage if the candidate is promoted within the ranks as this sends good signal within the organisation about opportunities for personal growth for the employees.
Name Age Sex Education Years of Experience Employee of Dynamo Positives Negatives
George Martin 44 Male BA: MA(Industrial Relations) > 14 years. Last 6 years as a plant manager No
Tony Caciopo 59 Male High School Graduate > 24 years. Last 10 years as Assistant Manger Yes Considered for promotion in past Health Issues
Kathy Joyce 36 Female BA > 5
Dynamo Industries, a medium sized firm manufacturing electrical motors in its various plants across USA is to recruit a plant manager for its Pittsburgh plant. The Pittsburgh plant has been facing issues like higher production costs, work slowdowns and a demotivated workforce due to which the last plant manger was asked to leave.
Dynamo Industries is now looking to hire a new plant manager for the Pittsburgh plant. After a thorough screening using some expensive selection devices, the company has shortlisted 8 candidates. The task is to select one candidate out of these eight shortlisted for the role of the plant manager.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The plant manager reports to Vice President (Production). He is responsible for the operating efficiency of the plant. He should be good at people management skills and knowledgeable of production methods and equipment. He is also directly or indirectly responsible for procuring materials, quality control, budgeting, plant maintenance, establishing safety regulations and union management and contract negotiations.
REQUIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE
As the plant is facing two major issues in terms of higher production cost and poor worker relations, the candidate should possess good interpersonal skills as well as knowledge on production processes and management techniques. It would definitely be an advantage if the candidate is promoted within the ranks as this sends good signal within the organisation about opportunities for personal growth for the employees.
Name Age Sex Education Years of Experience Employee of Dynamo Positives Negatives
George Martin 44 Male BA: MA(Industrial Relations) > 14 years. Last 6 years as a plant manager No
Tony Caciopo 59 Male High School Graduate > 24 years. Last 10 years as Assistant Manger Yes Considered for promotion in past Health Issues
Kathy Joyce 36 Female BA > 5