Manager of Sheet Plant Operations
About The Position
The Manager, Sheet Plant Operations leads all aspects of manufacturing operations across multiple sheet plant operations. The role is responsible for achieving safety, quality, productivity, cost-control, and employee-development objectives while leading production, maintenance, warehousing, and shipping functions. The manager drives continuous improvement initiatives in support of Carolina Container’s operational and customer service goals. The position oversees daily operations and coordination across multiple functions, monitors operational performance, ensures compliance with safety and environmental requirements, maintains quality systems, manages operating expenses, and develops supervisors and operational staff. It also leads Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process-improvement efforts.
Requirements
- At least 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
- At least 3 years in a plant, operations, or production management role.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, scheduling, production planning, and quality systems.
- Demonstrated leadership and employee-development capabilities.
- Proven track record of improving safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.
- Strong financial and business acumen.
- Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.
- Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing performance metrics.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
- Experience in corrugated packaging, converting, paper, or related manufacturing environments preferred.
- Multi-unit experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Direct daily sheet plant operations across multiple sites to meet production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, waste, downtime, and labor efficiency.
- Coordinate production, maintenance, warehousing, scheduling, and logistics functions.
- Develop and implement strategies to improve operational performance and maximize equipment utilization.
- Promote a culture of safety and accountability throughout the facility.
- Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and environmental requirements.
- Conduct safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective-action reviews.
- Maintain and improve quality systems to meet customer specifications and company standards.
- Analyze quality metrics and lead root-cause analysis for customer complaints and internal defects.
- Partner with Quality personnel to implement corrective and preventive actions.
- Manage labor, overtime, maintenance, and operating expenses within budget expectations.
- Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and minimize waste.
- Support annual budgeting and capital expenditure planning.
- Lead, coach, and develop supervisors and operational staff.
- Establish performance expectations and accountability measures.
- Support workforce planning, recruitment, training, and succession planning.
- Foster employee engagement and a positive work environment centered on teamwork and continuous improvement.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process-improvement initiatives.
- Use data and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and achieve sustainable results.
- Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and change management.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
