Plant General Manager

About the Role

Manage and lead overall plant operations to achieve targets in Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost. This involves strong leadership, managing systems, equipment, people, and materials according to policies, procedures, and customer requirements. Reports to the Director-Manufacturing. Scope includes a small to medium-sized facility with up to 300 employees and low to mid-level complexity.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive plant safety culture, prioritizing safety in all responsibilities.
• Identify opportunities and problem areas by creating, reviewing, and monitoring KPI data (safety, quality, waste, productivity).
• Oversee human capital planning, including goal setting, KPI improvement, salary planning, and performance management.
• Attract, hire, develop direct reports, and create strong succession plans.
• Ensure compliance with safety, product safety, fire protection, company policies, and housekeeping programs.
• Manage effective communication for all plant associates.
• Ensure manufacturing SOPs exist and are sufficient for quality, safety, and process control.
• Lead plant budgeting and Cap-Ex execution.
• Drive continuous improvement (CI) culture by providing resources and leading teams.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
• Drive employee engagement action planning.
• Lead communication on business needs and results.
• Share best practices with other facilities.
• Meet safety targets and deliver on plant business plan and KPIs.
• Ensure effective planning and utilization of manpower, materials, and machinery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in a production environment.
• 5+ years of leadership experience, preferably in flexible packaging.
• Proven ability to lead continuous improvement.
• Strong customer service mindset.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of plant result drivers and financial interpretation.
• Six Sigma Certification strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong financial acumen.
• Results orientation and delivery on plans.
• Team leadership and organizational development.
• Strategic orientation and enterprise thinking.
• Collaboration and influence.
• Change leadership.
• Facility business acumen and market knowledge.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• Flexible time off (80+ hours/year for full-time salaried employees).
• Company-paid holidays (8+ days/year, varies by location).
• Wellbeing program and Employee Assistance Program.
• Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account.
• Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits.
• Paid Parental Leave.
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match.
• Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval).
• Discretionary annual bonus program.