Plant Manager

Role Overview:

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all aspects of plant operations, including production, quality, maintenance, engineering, and scheduling, ensuring performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement. This role will play a critical part in supporting ongoing investments and driving operational transformation at the facility.

This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong experience in manufacturing operations, team leadership, and process optimization, with full ownership of plant performance, cost control, and workforce development. The ideal candidate is a strategic operator who can also execute at a tactical level in a fast-paced environment.

Job Requirements:

• 7+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role, preferably within paperboard, packaging, or related industries.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical preferred) or related field.
• Proven track record managing plant operations, including driving both short- and long-term performance improvements.
• Strong experience with LEAN manufacturing, continuous improvement, and high-performance teams.
• Solid understanding of cost accounting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Experience managing cross-functional teams, including production, maintenance, engineering, and scheduling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and change management skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage across all levels of the organization.
• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.

Personal Attributes / Skills:

• Strong leadership presence with the ability to build trust and high-performing teams.
• Collaborative mindset with ability to work cross-functionally across the organization.
• Results-driven with a strong sense of accountability and ownership.
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Adaptable and resilient in changing environments.
• Growth mindset with willingness to learn and improve processes.
• Strong cultural alignment with values centered on teamwork, integrity, and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead plant operations: Oversee daily activities including production output, product quality, and on-time delivery.
• Drive strategic execution by Developing and implementing quarterly plans aligned with operational and business objectives.
• Optimize performance: Improve production capacity, efficiency, and cost control while maintaining quality standards.
• Manage resources: Allocate people, equipment, and materials effectively to maximize productivity.
• Monitor operations: Oversee plant performance across shifts and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Improve systems and processes: Develop and implement operational processes that enhance efficiency and sustainability.
• Collaborate cross-functionally: Work with leadership and corporate teams on new products, equipment, and process improvements.
• Build team culture: Foster a high-performance, accountable, and engaged workforce aligned with company values.
• Develop workforce: Partner with HR to recruit, train, and retain talent across all levels of the plant.
• Support safety and compliance: Strengthen safety, manufacturing, and maintenance programs through training and process improvements.
• Address operational challenges: Proactively resolve employee and operational issues to maintain performance.
• Support business initiatives: Partner with finance, quality, and supply chain on projects and continuous improvement efforts.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Information:

• Oversight includes production management, maintenance, plant engineering, and scheduling teams.
• Minimal travel required.
• Flexibility to support off-shift operations as needed.

GRIT Staffing & HR Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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