Manufacturing Manager

About the role

Manage the daily operations in plants within the protective packaging division. Provides leadership and direction to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are achieved.

Responsibilities

• Serves as principal oversight of on-the-job duties for plant employees including assigning workloads, overseeing quality, and advocating for the safety and health of employees.
• Identifies, develops, and prioritizes manufacturing plans to achieve service, quality, and productivity goals including continuous improvement and waste reduction projects.
• Implements and sustains IPS performance metrics and assists Operations Manager in moving plant activities towards assigned certification goals.
• Develops employee commitment and ownership to drive plant continuous improvement projects while adhering to safety and quality system requirements.
• Establishes a clear vision for areas assigned that complements the site and corporate vision while optimizing the use of technology to improve performance, service, and quality.
• Manages the labor and capital resources to optimize the systems and methods which meet the business needs while balancing labor and expense budgets including scheduling of resources to ensure efficient operation and planned maintenance of equipment.
• Key site leadership team member that interacts with other departments in an open and participative manner. Interacts with others in the company and with external contacts.
• Assists in developing and executing annual performance plan to achieve business goals for the site.
• Related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or other (applicable) technical discipline preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in a maintenance supervisor or manager role required.
• Proficient use of computer-based skills including Microsoft Office Suite and web-based technologies.
• Demonstrated manufacturing-based project management and continuous improvement skills, including a fundamental understanding of lean six sigma and IPS.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written) which includes active listening.
• Ability to manage heavy workload within busy manufacturing environment and successfully complete projects within assigned deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Extensive benefits that support you and your family.
• Exciting career development opportunities, including ongoing training and support to succeed.
• Cross-department collaboration and continuous training.
• Sustainability-driven initiatives and a commitment to building a greener future.
• Safe, supportive workplaces.

About Us

At IPG, we are a global leader in packaging and protective solutions, valuing safety, people, passion, integrity, performance, and teamwork. We develop innovative solutions—from tapes and films to packaging and protective products, as well as engineered coated materials and advanced packaging machinery—that protect the world. With over 40 years of industry expertise, IPG offers a stable, secure environment where you can flourish. Our commitment to sustainability influences everything we do, from designing eco-friendly products to minimizing waste in our production processes.