Plant Manager

Plant Manager | Established Manufacturer | Ready to Take the Next Step Toward Director-Level Leadership?

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Salary: $120,000 - $190,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client is an established packaging manufacturer with nearly a century of industry experience and multiple locations. With a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and customer service, they have built a stable business while continuing to invest in their manufacturing operations and employees.

They are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead facility operations, develop their leadership team, and drive continued improvements in efficiency, quality, and profitability.

Why join us?

* Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
*Looking for someone to take on Director role after this
* Join an established manufacturer with a long history in the packaging industry
* Opportunity for continued career growth and advancement into senior leadership
* Full oversight of plant operations, including production, maintenance, warehousing, and distribution
* Make a direct impact on operational performance, efficiency, and profitability
* Competitive benefits package

Job Details

Job Details
Our client is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee all aspects of operations at an established packaging manufacturing facility. This role is responsible for production, maintenance, receiving, warehousing, and distribution, with a focus on safety, quality, operational efficiency, and profitability.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing background, experience leading multiple departments through supervisors, and the ability to balance daily production demands with long-term operational improvements. Corrugated manufacturing experience is preferred, but leaders from similar manufacturing environments are encouraged to apply.

**Responsibilities**
* Oversee daily plant operations, including production, maintenance, receiving, warehousing, and distribution.
* Lead and develop department supervisors, ensuring accountability for safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
* Coordinate production schedules, staffing, equipment capacity, and materials to meet customer requirements.
* Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce downtime, control waste, and optimize equipment utilization.
* Monitor product quality, production costs, inventory, and operating expenses to identify areas for improvement.
* Develop and manage plant budgets, review financial performance, and implement cost-saving initiatives.
* Partner with sales and customer service leadership to ensure production and distribution activities support customer needs.
* Oversee plant safety, environmental compliance, and employee training in coordination with Human Resources.
* Manage employee performance, coaching, development, and disciplinary matters while maintaining positive employee relations.
* Establish operational goals, evaluate department performance, and implement improvements across the facility.
* Support long-term operational planning, including equipment investments, staffing needs, and production capacity.

**Qualifications**
* Minimum 10 years of manufacturing experience, preferably in corrugated packaging or a similar industrial manufacturing environment.
* Minimum 5 years of proven management experience in manufacturing operations.
* Experience overseeing multiple departments, including production, maintenance, and warehousing or distribution.
* Demonstrated ability to lead department supervisors and coordinate operations across an entire manufacturing facility.
* Strong understanding of manufacturing equipment, production planning, operational efficiency, and cost control.
* Experience developing and managing operating budgets and monitoring plant financial performance.
* Proven ability to improve safety, quality, productivity, and overall plant performance.
* Strong employee relations, leadership development, and conflict resolution skills.
* Working knowledge of OSHA regulations, environmental compliance, and manufacturing safety requirements.
* High school diploma or GED required; college degree or relevant technical education preferred.
* Corrugated manufacturing experience strongly preferred but not required.

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