Plant Manager

About the role

The Plant Manager oversees the daily operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring high-quality product production, efficiency, and adherence to budgeted costs. They drive strategic plans to meet production goals and deliver financial results.

Responsibilities

• Ensures the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs.
• Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules, supporting the business.
• Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques, fostering continuous improvement within the facility.
• Acts proactively in problem resolution.
• Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance, reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regularly (Daily, weekly, and monthly).
• Led overall strategic planning efforts for the location, including cost reduction initiatives, capital planning, and resources.
• Manages safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Leads efforts to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient operation, adhering to company guidelines and regulations.
• Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record annually, creating a positive safety culture for all employees.
• Conducts safety walks of the facility weekly.
• Conducts talent reviews and trains, develops, and motivates staff to optimize the workforce.
• Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers, visiting as necessary.
• Works to establish positive community relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Minimum of a high school diploma.
• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management preferred.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, and/or process improvement roles, including managing teams of people.
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
• Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience with plastic injection molding environment and metal processing/metal forming strongly preferred.
• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
• Experience managing to ISO or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (e.g., Toyota Production Systems).
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus, but not required.

About Us

Mauser Packaging Solutions is dedicated to helping customers achieve better sustainability through packaging. We provide opportunities for growth and development, and we strive to innovate and serve customers better while being stewards of the environment. Join us!