Plant Manager

About the role

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of the manufacturing facility, ensuring the highest quality products are produced efficiently within budgeted costs. This includes driving strategic plans to meet production goals and deliver expected 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 in a proactive fashion regarding problem resolution.
• Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance, reviewing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) regularly (Daily, Weekly, and Monthly).
• Ledes the overall strategic planning efforts for the location, including cost reduction initiatives, capital planning, and resources, as well as in other areas.
• Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient operation, working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
• Strives to improve the plant's safety accident record year over year, 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 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 a Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.
• Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment, with experience in a plastic injection molding environment and metal processing/metal forming strongly preferred.
• Experience with process development and business process design.
• Experience managing to the 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 we strive to innovate and serve customers better while being stewards of the environment. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to work with a forward-thinking team, join us at Mauser Packaging Solutions. We are an equal opportunity employer.