Plant Manager

Reynolds Consumer Products LLC•South Boston, VA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager provides leadership for all production and service activities at the manufacturing plant, including Warehouse, Logistics, Maintenance, Engineering, EH&S, and Human Resources. The role ensures safety, quality, food safety, productivity, cost, and customer-service expectations are met while supporting company goals through continuous improvement, process development, and Lean Manufacturing initiatives. The position is based at the manufacturing facility in South Boston, Virginia, and is limited to local candidates; relocation assistance is not available. The Plant Manager leads plant operations staff, sets and manages operating goals and budgets, drives employee development and performance, and promotes a safe, clean, team-oriented workplace. The role also supports environmental, health, and safety compliance, applicable food-packaging SQF and GMP programs, and effective internal and external communication. The position requires a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.

Requirements

10 or more years of progressive professional experience in plant operations roles.
Prior team-management experience and a proven record of developing, coaching, and mentoring a diverse staff.
Strong business acumen and understanding of P&L, annual budgets, capital projects, productivity-improvement initiatives, and metrics development and maintenance.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Excellent written and verbal communication, including presentation skills and the ability to communicate with and influence people at all organizational levels.
Self-directed ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and internal customers.
Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, and challenge a diverse group of managers and leaders to achieve or exceed performance expectations.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
Commitment to excellence and continuous improvement, with experience in continuous-improvement processes and initiatives such as 5S, Value Streams, Six Sigma, or TPM.
Project-management capabilities, including organizing and managing multiple projects from initiation through execution.
Ability to work a flexible schedule during key business deadlines.
Team-oriented approach and ability to work on collaborative, performance-focused teams.
Ability to put safety first, collaborate, treat people with respect, operate ethically, and support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS in Engineering, Business, Operations, or a related field preferred.
MBA or another advanced degree is a plus.
Proficiency in SAP or Oracle is a plus.

Responsibilities

Create a safe, clean, team-oriented plant environment where employees are involved.
Organize, manage, and lead plant operations staff responsible for safety, quality, productivity, machine improvements, and employee development.
Use Lean system tools to eliminate waste, develop employees’ skills, and meet customer requirements on a just-in-time basis.
Set and deliver annual plant operating goals and strategic initiatives in agreement with the executive team.
Prepare manufacturing budgets and standards for approval, and routinely review budgets against current business needs.
Manage plant operating budgets, including staffing, cost, service levels, quality, and OEE improvements.
Represent the company in the community at the state and local level where appropriate, and conduct business with integrity and high ethical standards.
Maintain awareness of plant environmental programs and ensure adherence to applicable environmental policies.
Ensure compliance with legal requirements concerning employee safety, health, equal opportunity, fair pay, privacy, and freedom from discrimination.
Maintain effective internal and external communication in support of company objectives.
Coach and develop employees to help them reach their potential, and lead managers and leaders to meet or exceed performance expectations.
Perform work safely and protect and promote individual and environmental health and well-being.
Promote and follow Environmental, Health and Safety principles; ensure compliance with EHS policies and support facility safety, environmental, and health programs.
Where applicable, comply with SQF and GMP practices and programs for safe food-packaging products, and report food-safety problems to those authorized to act.