Plant Manager

Graham Packaging Company•Maryland Heights, MO

12d

About The Position

Plant Managers are responsible for the overall effectiveness of day-to-day manufacturing operations. They direct personnel and manage safety, quality, customer service, and the efficient use of resources, equipment, materials, and manpower. The role oversees plant operations, personnel development, budgets, production planning, customer relations, and initiatives to achieve plant and company objectives. Travel of 0–25% may be required.

Requirements

A bachelor's degree and/or related plant management experience, or an equivalent combination of education and related plant management experience.
At least five years of experience in an operations supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated leadership skills strongly preferred.
Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
Computer usage and typing skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including effective communication with internal and external customers.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Ability to work independently and complete assignments within provided instructions, prescribed routines, and accepted practices.
Ability to communicate facts and information clearly.
Ability to collaborate, contribute proactively to group objectives, and volunteer to help others.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Kaizen experience.

Responsibilities

Understand, follow, and enforce established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies, procedures, and recognized practices.
Lead plant safety initiatives, including safety training programs, plant safety meetings, safety audits, and employee involvement through suggestion and recognition programs.
Lead plant quality initiatives by implementing corrective actions for customer or internal complaints, coordinating new product qualifications, participating in internal and external quality system audits, and developing and implementing corrective action plans.
Select, train, and support the growth and development of shift and staff personnel to attain organizational goals.
Review operating statements for all departments and direct manufacturing operations so plant costs remain within budgetary standards.
Develop and maintain sound customer relations and identify systems improvements and potential supply-chain cost reductions with customers.
Develop and implement continuous improvement plans to advance short- and long-range goals.
Oversee production planning to ensure customer requirements are met.
Maintain contact with sales and customer service to meet customer needs and maximize utilization of plant facilities.
Act as the plant project manager for new initiatives involving equipment and molds.
Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end physical inventories in accordance with corporate guidelines.
Oversee the creation and implementation of plant strategic and tactical plans to achieve plant and company objectives.
Drive continuous improvement across cross-functional departments using Operational Excellence tools.
Promote an open-door and team-building environment.
May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.