Plant Manager

CP Flexible Packaging•Norcross, GA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

C-P Flexible Packaging is a successful and fast-growing essential manufacturing company that uses an impressive array of digital pre-press and wide-web flexographic printing capabilities and extrusion and adhesive laminators to produce creative flexible packaging solutions for our customers. With a primary focus on serving the food industry, C-P specializes in roll stock, pouches, re-sealable packaging and shrink sleeves. With 9 current locations across North America and growing, C-P Flexible Packaging is one of the top 25 flexible packaging companies in the U.S.. In addition to the other advantages of working for CP, we're offering premium pay on top of a very competitive base pay, and bonus opportunities. JOB SUMMARY Oversee the daily operations and long-term strategic plan(s) of the manufacturing departments focusing on maximizing productivity and efficiency to increase overall Company profitability to obtain new business in targeted focused markets. This targeted new business must fall within the scope of current manufacturing capabilities and must return acceptable profitability. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. This position requires the ability to develop and execute manufacturing and capital investment plans, the ability to collect and research data, and to use this information to maximize the production of Company equipment and production departments. Position works closely with other Management Team members and Department VP’s and Directors for corporate planning and initiatives Work closely with Accounting & Finance group on capital investment plans Entertain suppliers or vendors, where applicable, including meals and activities such as golf or industry events. Attend and participate in training sessions. Work closely with Director of Human Resources on employee issues in the production areas. Work with Human Resources on development and review of production related policies and procedures. Data collection and reporting on Operations group metrics. Must comply with all Company SOP’s and regulations: SOP’s may cover the areas of (but are not limited to) Employee Health and Safety SQF (Safe Quality Food packager) and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured. SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP’s Supervisory Functions: Position oversees the following departments and Department Managers, assisting them (as needed) with production plans, staffing, data collection and efficiency improvements. -Press/Ink/Mounting - Finishing – Slitting, Lamination, Material Handling, Extrusion Lamination - Maintenance & Engineering -Shrink sleeves and Reclose Operations Performance evaluation responsibilities for Department Managers and Directors in the Operations group. Food Defense Functions: Must comply with all general Company-wide standard operating procedures (SOP’s) and any job or department specific SOP’s. -SOP’s may cover the areas of (but are not limited to) -Employee Health and Safety -AIB and GMP (good manufacturing procedures) focused on eliminating contaminates in all packaging manufactured. -SGP (Sustainable Green Printer) environmental regulatory procedures and SOP’s. SQF Responsibilities: Primary: - Ensure product contact surfaces clean and in suitable condition - Ensure storage of equipment used for packaging meets SQF standard requirements

Requirements

BS/BA degree or equivalent.
10 years Business Development experience in the Flexible Packaging industry.
Working knowledge of internal manufacturing capabilities including printing, laminating and slitting processes.
Excellent communication and presentation skills.
Attention to detail.
Background and experience in flexo manufacturing disciplines (Press, Ink, Pre-press, Finishing, etc.).
Ability to analyze and interpret technical journals, technical data sheets, and market journals.
Reasoning abilities to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Proficient computer skills, with particular knowledge in using Microsoft computer software, Crystal reports, Radius, and any equipment software programs.
Must be able to wear all required personal protective equipment when on production floor.

Responsibilities

Develop and execute manufacturing and capital investment plans.
Collect and research data to maximize the production of Company equipment and production departments.
Work closely with other Management Team members and Department VP’s and Directors for corporate planning and initiatives.
Work closely with Accounting & Finance group on capital investment plans.
Entertain suppliers or vendors, where applicable, including meals and activities such as golf or industry events.
Attend and participate in training sessions.
Work closely with Director of Human Resources on employee issues in the production areas.
Work with Human Resources on development and review of production related policies and procedures.
Data collection and reporting on Operations group metrics.
Comply with all Company SOP’s and regulations, including Employee Health and Safety, SQF, GMP, and SGP.
Oversee Press/Ink/Mounting, Finishing (Slitting, Lamination, Material Handling, Extrusion Lamination), Maintenance & Engineering, and Shrink sleeves and Reclose Operations departments and their respective managers.
Assist department managers with production plans, staffing, data collection, and efficiency improvements.
Conduct performance evaluations for Department Managers and Directors in the Operations group.
Ensure product contact surfaces are clean and in suitable condition.
Ensure storage of equipment used for packaging meets SQF standard requirements.