Plant Manager

About the role

Oversee the daily operations and long-term strategic plan(s) of the manufacturing departments focusing on maximizing productivity and efficiency to increase overall Company profitability to obtain new business in targeted focused markets. This targeted new business must fall within the scope of current manufacturing capabilities and must return acceptable profitability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute manufacturing and capital investment plans
• Collect and research data to maximize the production of Company equipment and production departments
• Work closely with other Management Team members and Department VP's and Directors for corporate planning and initiatives
• Work closely with Accounting & Finance group on capital investment plans
• Entertain suppliers or vendors, where applicable, including meals and activities such as golf or industry events
• Attend and participate in training sessions
• Work closely with Director of Human Resources on employee issues in the production areas
• Work with Human Resources on development and review of production related policies and procedures
• Data collection and reporting on Operations group metrics
• Comply with all Company SOP's and regulations covering Employee Health and Safety, SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured, and SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP's

Supervisory Functions

• Oversee the following departments and Department Managers, assisting them (as needed) with production plans, staffing, data collection and efficiency improvements:
  • Press/Ink/Mounting
  • Finishing - Slitting, Lamination, Material Handling, Extrusion Lamination
  • Maintenance & Engineering
  • Shrink sleeves and Reclose Operations
• Performance evaluation responsibilities for Department Managers and Directors in the Operations group

Food Defense Functions

• Comply with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP's) and any job or department specific SOP's covering:
  • Employee Health and Safety
  • AIB and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured
  • SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP's

SQF Responsibilities

• Ensure product contact surfaces clean and in suitable condition
• Ensure storage of equipment used for packaging meets SQF standard requirements

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree or equivalent
• 10 years Business Development experience in the Flexible Packaging industry
• Working knowledge of internal manufacturing capabilities including printing, laminating and slitting processes
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Demonstrates attention to detail

Skills

• Background and experience in flexo manufacturing disciplines (Press, Ink, Pre-press, Finishing, etc.)
• Ability to analyze and interpret technical journals, technical data sheets, and market journals
• Reasoning abilities to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Proficient computer skills, with particular knowledge in using Microsoft computer software, Crystal reports, Radius, and any equipment software programs

Physical Demands

• Able to lift a minimum of 40 lbs
• Able to travel on commercial airlines
• Ability to sit for extended periods for meetings or general office work

Work Environment

• Position requires 20-40% travel by car and airplane; overnight travel is required
• Main work environment is office
• Position requires ability to work on the production floor for periods of time to evaluate production issues, plant tours, observe equipment installation and repairs
• Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment when on production floor

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• 401(k) plan with generous company match
• Bonus program
• Paid vacation and personal days
• Paid holidays
• Company-paid life and AD&D insurance
• Company paid short-term disability coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)