Plant Manager (Bilingual in Mandarin required)

ND Paper • Middletown Township, PA

26d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a skilled and dependable Plant Manager with experience leading production teams and an entrepreneurial spirit. This position is responsible for ensuring the continuous operation and maintenance of equipment and systems critical to daily production.

At ND Paper, we are investing in our future, and that starts with our staff.

ND Sheets, a cutting-edge division of ND Paper, is dedicated to providing top-tier sheet converting solutions. We specialize in transforming high-quality paper rolls into precise, customized sheet sizes to meet the unique needs of our clients. Leveraging state-of-the-art technology and a strong commitment to sustainability, we focus on delivering superior products and services that boost efficiency and minimize waste. Backed by ND Paper’s legacy of excellence, we are proud to offer innovative solutions that contribute to the continued success of our customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Industrial Management, or related field required or equivalent work experience.
• At least four years of experience required in a manufacturing or paper converting environment or other manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Mandarin, spoken and written, required.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate safety as a core value and establish a safe work environment by actively leading the safe execution of work.
• Achieve desired results in safety by demonstrating personal commitment and leading safety processes to sustain a safe work environment.
• Implement and coordinate department safety education and processes in accordance with best practices and policies.
• Lead production teams to ensure all business objectives are met.
• Lead machine center expectation process (KPIs, housekeeping, lean activities).
• Ensure company assets and physical plant are secure and well maintained.
• Achieve desired results in quality, on time delivery and productivity by leading process reliability efforts to ensure lowest cost, best quality with high return on assets.
• Minimize waste within the department by driving awareness, training and accountability.
• Drive maximum throughput within the department by reducing set up times and increasing uptimes and machine speeds.
• Support culture that promotes engagement and teamwork.
• Ensure there is a strong focus on housekeeping within and outside the facility.
• Identify equipment issues and coordinate necessary maintenance activities (including preventative).
• Ensure the facility is maintained both from a repair and general maintenance perspective (snow removal, landscaping, parking lot, etc.).
• Responsible for ensuring that he/her and the production team accurately report all metrics and labor.
• Ability to lead problem solving and lean processes to address operational and quality issues.
• Ensure effective labor utilization and efficiencies by optimizing employee scheduling, employee cross training and limiting overtime.
• Ensure all appropriate environmental regulations and permitting requirements are compliant.
• Determine daily/ weekly staffing levels required to meet production requirements
• Ensure that expenses for the production and maintenance departments are within budget.
• Coach and develop supervisors and hourly employees to maximize their effectiveness.
• Coach and mentor, evaluate, train and develop members of the production leadership team.
• Conduct regular team meetings, evaluations and one-on-one meetings with production leadership and hourly team members.
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure adequate staffing is met through recruitment.
• Lead and support the pay for skills process including but not limited to training and development and adequate backup.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as voluntary benefits such as accident insurance, hospital indemnity, and critical illness for you and your family.
• Financial protection benefits, including life insurance, disability insurance, and business travel accident insurance.
• Tax advantaged accounts such as Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Paid holidays, personal days, and vacation days to support work-life balance.
• A 401K retirement plan with a company match and annual fixed contribution
• Wellness programs with incentives and an on-site clinic available at our Rumford and Biron location.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager