Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions • Springhill, NS

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a dedicated Plant Manager to ensure the facility produces high-quality products efficiently within budget. This role involves leading continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing tools, managing profit and loss, and driving plant performance through regular KPI reviews. The Plant Manager will oversee strategic planning, including cost reduction, capital planning, and resource management. Key responsibilities include managing safety, quality, production, shipping, maintenance, and administrative functions, while fostering a safe and compliant operating environment. The position also involves developing staff, conducting performance reviews, leading staff and plant-wide communication meetings, and interfacing with customers and suppliers. A strong focus on safety culture, accident reduction, and positive community relationships is essential. The company is committed to innovation, sustainability in packaging, and providing growth opportunities for its employees in a diverse, forward-looking team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
• Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience with plastic injection molding environment and metal processing/metal forming is a must
• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
• Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards
• Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs.
• Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
• Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility.
• Acts in a proactive fashion in regard to problem resolution.
• Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
• Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
• Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
• Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees.
• Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
• Conducts talent reviews.
• Trains, develops and motivates staff in an effort to optimize the workforce.
• Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
• Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
• Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers.
• Visits both as necessary.
• Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

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