Plant Manager

Plastipak Packaging • Alsip, MI

12d

About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for the successful operation of Plastipak’s manufacturing site in Alsip, Illinois. The role leads a 50-person production facility and has an impact on site safety, quality, production, logistics, maintenance, compliance, and profitability. The Plant Manager works with department managers and the Site Leadership Team to execute site strategy, build engaged teams, meet customer expectations, and maintain a positive work environment. The role is accountable for ISO compliance, safety programs, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree.
• At least 10 years of progressive experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• At least 7 years in a leadership or management role.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, quality, engineering, safety, and budget/financials.
• Proven success creating and sustaining a continuous improvement environment.
• Excellent leadership and management capabilities, including a track record of building high-performing teams, building relationships with employees at all levels, and interfacing with executives and customers.

Nice To Haves

• Engineering or Industrial Technology degree discipline.
• Experience in the plastic packaging industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead all functions of a 50-person production facility to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ensure department managers work effectively together to plan, prioritize, and execute site strategy.
• Utilize resources efficiently to meet cost, quality, safety, compliance, scrap-reduction, and other targets.
• Collaborate with the Site Leadership Team to build motivated, engaged teams and shape a positive work environment.
• Maintain accountability for ISO compliance and adherence to safety programs, including GMP, OSHA, and HACCP.
• Engage with customers to develop and prioritize strategy, and align resources and schedules with customer expectations.
• Manage direct reports, including performance management, training and professional development, communications, recognition, and promoting a Safety First Culture.
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement across the site to maximize employee contributions.

Benefits

• Annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Wellness programs.
• Health insurance coverage, including medical, dental, and vision.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death and dismemberment insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Accidental insurance.
• Critical illness insurance.
• Hospital indemnity insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company matching contribution and profit-sharing feature.
• Paid time off: 80 hours within the first year, with subsequent increases.
• Paid company holidays.
• Dependent care flexible spending account.
• Caregiving via Care.com.
• Pet insurance.
• Tuition assistance program.
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program.
• Travel assistance.
• Employee discount programs.

What This Job Offers

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