Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Dayton, NJ

3d•$130,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The Plant Manager oversees facility operations to ensure high-quality products are produced efficiently and within budget. The role implements production scheduling systems, drives Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement, manages facility profit and loss, and monitors plant performance through regular KPI reviews. It leads strategic planning for the location, including cost reduction, capital planning, and resource allocation. The Plant Manager is responsible for safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions. The role promotes compliance with company guidelines and applicable regulations, works to improve the facility’s safety record, and builds a positive safety culture. It also develops and motivates staff, conducts talent and performance reviews, leads staff and employee communication meetings, and interfaces with customers, suppliers, and the community as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management.
7–10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, and/or process improvement roles, including managing teams.
Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
Proven experience and a record of success in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact.
At least 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
Experience managing to ISO or equivalent quality standards.
Experience implementing and/or managing to an operating system, such as the Toyota Production System.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification.
Experience in a plastic injection molding environment.
Experience in metal processing or metal forming.

Responsibilities

Ensure the facility produces the highest-quality products efficiently and within budgeted costs.
Implement systems to manage production schedules and support the business.
Lead Lean Manufacturing efforts and foster continuous improvement.
Proactively resolve problems.
Manage facility profit and loss, plant performance, and regular daily, weekly, and monthly KPI reviews.
Lead strategic planning for the location, including cost reduction initiatives, capital planning, and resource planning.
Manage facility safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and administrative functions.
Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient operation in accordance with company guidelines and local, state, and federal regulations.
Improve the plant’s safety record year over year and foster a positive safety culture.
Conduct weekly safety walks of the facility.
Conduct talent reviews; train, develop, and motivate staff; and provide performance reviews and feedback.
Conduct weekly staff meetings focused on key operating measurements.
Schedule and conduct plant communication meetings for all employees.
Interface with customers and suppliers and visit them as necessary.
Establish positive community relationships as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.