Plant Manager

Greif • Cheektowaga, NY

11d • $108,400 - $184,600

About The Position

The Plant Manager manages the manufacturing, engineering, and production teams at a single plant. Areas include manufacturing engineering and production operations, repair and maintenance, production planning and control, quality, and environmental health and safety. The role manages multiple teams and is responsible for short- to mid-term (1–3 year) execution of functional strategy and operational management.

The Plant Manager drives plant performance, implements improvement plans and performance systems, oversees production and safety, and manages colleagues. The role also forecasts production and facility needs, contributes to strategic goals and annual budgeting, controls expenditures, and maintains close contact with other departments.

Requirements

• Typically possesses a bachelor's degree or equivalent and 8 to 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of the plant's operation.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking ability.
• Computer skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Strong mechanical aptitude, including the ability to understand production equipment, identify operational issues, and support troubleshooting efforts, is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Continuously improve plant performance by implementing lean manufacturing concepts, techniques, and processes.
• Implement performance management systems, production plans, and performance criteria; confirm production progress, respond to delays, take corrective actions, and record KPI performance.
• Create and implement improvement plans for the overall operation.
• Ensure team members understand their roles and responsibilities in relation to the team and Greif.
• Encourage joint problem solving and individual development.
• Support Greif’s mission and values and work to improve the business as a whole.
• Manage and maintain safety observances, ensure guards and safety features are working, and promote good daily safety practices and habits.
• Communicate goals and objectives; apply company policy; staff, train, and coach colleagues; recommend salary increases; administer discipline; support positive colleague relations; and review colleague performance.
• Forecast future production and facility needs and participate in establishing strategic business and project goals.
• Contribute to annual budget preparation and control expenditures in accordance with the budget.
• Maintain close connection and contact with other departments.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.
• The position may be eligible for a short-term incentive.
• Competitive salary and opportunity for growth.

What This Job Offers

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