Manager of Sheet Plant Operations

New-Indy Containerboard•High Point, NC

20d

About The Position

The Manager, Sheet Plant Operations leads manufacturing operations across multiple sheet plant operations, ensuring that safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and employee development objectives are achieved. The role provides leadership to production, maintenance, warehousing, and shipping functions and drives continuous improvement initiatives that support Carolina Container’s operational and customer service goals.

Requirements

Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
Minimum of 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 is 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 achieve production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements.
Monitor key performance indicators 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.
Champion 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 clear performance expectations and accountability measures.
Support workforce planning, recruitment, training, and succession planning.
Foster employee engagement and a positive work environment based on teamwork and continuous improvement.
Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives.
Use data and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive sustainable results.
Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and change management.