Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Provide leadership and direction for all manufacturing and plant operations. Oversee production, scheduling, quality, maintenance, inventory control, logistics, and operational performance. Develop and execute strategies to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and profitability. Establish, monitor, and improve KPIs related to safety, quality, labor utilization, downtime, waste, scrap, and on-time delivery. Drive a culture of continuous improvement throughout the operation. Utilize Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, root cause analysis, and structured problem-solving methodologies to identify and eliminate inefficiencies. Lead initiatives to reduce waste, downtime, labor costs, and production variability. Improve manufacturing processes, equipment utilization, workflow, and overall plant performance. Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, and support to production supervisors and plant personnel. Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a high-performing operations team. Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures. Ensure production schedules are met while maintaining safety, quality, and customer service standards. Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance to achieve operational objectives. Support quality initiatives to ensure customer satisfaction and product excellence. Ensure compliance with company policies and all applicable safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements. Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment. Manage labor, budgets, and plant resources to achieve financial objectives. Participate in strategic planning related to staffing, capacity, equipment, and operational improvements. Lead problem-solving efforts related to production, quality, equipment, and customer issues. Promote teamwork, accountability, communication, and employee engagement across the operation. Perform other duties as assigned.

MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

A successful Plant Manager should have:

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in plant management, operations management, or related manufacturing leadership roles.
• Strong background in manufacturing operations with experience driving process improvements and operational excellence.
• Experience within flexible packaging manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, production management, quality systems, and performance metrics.
• Demonstrated success implementing Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Experience utilizing root cause analysis, corrective actions, and structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Proven track record of improving productivity, reducing costs, minimizing waste, and improving quality.
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making abilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Ability to lead effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems.

Competitive salary ranging from $140,000 to $160,000 USD. Bonus incentive. Full benefits package. Unlimited PTO to support work-life balance. Permanent position in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Positive company culture.