Plant Manager

Greif • Charlotte, NC

19d • $108,400 - $184,600 • Onsite

About The Position

The Plant Manager leads and manages the teams responsible for manufacturing engineering, production operations, maintenance, production planning and control, quality, and environmental health and safety (EHS) at a single Fiber Drums facility in Charlotte, North Carolina. The role oversees multiple departments and teams, with responsibility for short- to mid-term execution of functional strategy and operational management. The position typically requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent and at least 10 years of relevant experience.

The Plant Manager drives plant performance and continuous improvement, oversees production plans and performance management, and develops improvement plans for the overall operation. The role also manages safety, colleague performance and development, production and facility planning, budgets, and coordination with other departments. Relocation assistance may be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• 10 or more years of relevant experience.
• Proven experience leading a manufacturing facility with full responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, cost management, and employee development.
• Strong background managing plant financial performance, including budgets, capital projects, and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Strong problem-solving and multitasking ability.
• Computer skills.
• Solid interpersonal skills.
• Organizational skills.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading operations in a unionized manufacturing environment.

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 the team understands its 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 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.
• May be eligible for a short-term incentive.
• Relocation assistance may be considered.
• Competitive salary and opportunity for growth.

What This Job Offers

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