Plant Manager

About the role

Responsible for day-to-day operations of the entire manufacturing facility, ensuring the highest quality products are produced efficiently within budgeted costs.

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.
• 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, as well as in other areas.
• Manages safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Works within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations to maintain a safe, clean, and efficient operation.
• Strives to improve the plant's safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees.
• Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
• Conducts talent reviews.
• Trains, develops, and motivates staff in an effort to optimize the workforce.
• Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
• Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers, visiting both as necessary.
• Works to establish positive community relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management.
• 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, with Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
• Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment, with experience in plastic injection molding environment and metal processing/metal forming strongly preferred.
• 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 (example: the Toyota Production Systems).

About Us

Mauser Packaging Solutions is dedicated to helping customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. We provide opportunities for growth and development, and strive to innovate and serve customers better while being stewards of the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference, join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.