Plant Manager

Silgan Dispensing Systems•Spokane, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Silgan Dispensing creates dispensing solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands—from triggers and pumps to sprayers and closures. When you join our team, you become part of a global community where your unique perspectives help shape our future. You'll have the opportunity to be hands-on, get directly involved in meaningful work, and make a tangible impact from day one.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seven years’ related management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a FDA regulated manufacturing facility, with a demonstrated ability to implement systems that promote GMP compliance preferred.
Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 preferred.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
Experience with materials and inventory management, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize meeting established timelines and organizational commitments.
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).

Responsibilities

Manage daily manufacturing and packaging activities to meet customer specifications and production schedules.
Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA).
Oversee the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drive root cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for any deviations.
Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOP) and capital budgets; track profit and loss (P&L) performance while identifying cost-saving initiatives.
Act as a key point of contact for external clients, ensuring their product requirements are met and fostering trust through transparent performance reporting.
Lead facility expansions, technology upgrades (such as AI and IoT integration), and the onboarding of new product lines.
Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing workforce, fostering an environment of accountability, collaboration, and safety.
Oversee all day-to-day facilities management including all non-GMP maintenance activities.
Provide leadership for employees through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
Manage efficient utilization of personnel, material usage and waste, control of variable manufacturing costs and overhead.
Establish a manufacturing plan to include specific departmental goals and objectives and effectively communicate those to all levels.
Together with Engineering and Quality, evaluate, manage and implement process and procedural changes designed to improve productivity, capacity and overall efficiency while maintaining a culture that emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance.
Drive Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities to forecast and manage anticipated changes in staffing requirements and equipment capacities.
Support company growth initiatives, by working with other departments to ensure new products, processes, and plans are delivered within established time frames, budgets and guidelines.
Regular attendance.
Adhere to company safety requirements.