Plant Manager, Flexible Packaging
About The Position
Accredo Packaging is seeking a proven, results-oriented Plant Manager to direct all end-to-end manufacturing operations at our Sugar Land facility. Reporting to Senior Executive Leadership, the Plant Manager holds full P&L ownership for plant operations and provides strategic oversight across a high-volume, 24/7/365 continuous manufacturing site. This role leads a multi-departmental facility encompassing Blown Film Extrusion, Pre-Press/Flexo Printing, Lamination/Slitting/Pouch Converting, Logistics (Truck/Rail), and Maintenance. The ideal candidate is an operational leader who drives margin expansion through cost containment, waste reduction, labor optimization, and operational efficiency, while serving as a key ambassador during executive customer plant tours.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical discipline.
- Minimum 8–10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 5 years as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Director overseeing a complex manufacturing facility.
- Demonstrated experience managing a full plant operational P&L, driving margin improvements, and overseeing multi-million-dollar operational budgets.
- Direct leadership experience in a 24/7/365 continuous manufacturing environment (preferably 12-hour rotating shifts).
- Deep operational knowledge in flexible packaging manufacturing, including blown film extrusion, flexographic printing, lamination, slitting, or pouch converting.
- Executive presentation skills with a history of successfully hosting customer tours and corporate audits.
Nice To Haves
- Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
- Experience in SQF, BRC, or food-contact packaging regulatory environments.
- Hands-on familiarity with railcar material unloading and resin distribution systems.
Responsibilities
- Manage the plant's operational budget, capital expenditures, labor costs, and material yield to meet target EBITDA and profit margin goals.
- Drive initiatives focused on scrap/waste reduction, labor efficiency, machine throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
- Control operational expenditures, optimize raw material usage, and manage staffing levels across four shift teams to maximize profitability.
- Drive operational excellence, schedule compliance, and high throughput across all plant divisions: Blown Film Extrusion, Press & Graphics, Converting, Warehouse & Logistics, and Maintenance & Engineering.
- Oversee multi-layer film production, resin management, and die operations.
- Lead Pre-Press, plate preparation, graphics alignment, and high-speed flexographic press operations.
- Direct lamination (solventless/solvent-based), slitting, and high-speed pouch-making operations.
- Manage raw material inbound shipments (via rail and truck), internal material staging, and outbound finished goods logistics (via truck).
- Ensure maximum uptime by driving preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, continuous equipment improvements, and rapid reactive repairs.
- Lead a 24/7/365 workforce structured on a 12-hour 2/3/2 rotating shift schedule across 4 shift teams.
- Mentor, coach, and develop department managers, engineers, supervisors, and shift leads to build a strong leadership pipeline.
- Build a culture of accountability, safety, high performance, and continuous learning on the shop floor.
- Serve as the primary plant host for executive customer visits, plant audits, and facility tours, showcasing Accredo’s state-of-the-art capabilities and sustainability initiatives.
- Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain SQF (Safe Quality Food) certifications and ensure zero-defect product standards.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Sales, and Corporate HR to align plant capacity with customer forecasts and growth strategies.
- Champion a plant-wide safety-first culture, driving compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal safety policies.
- Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks to eliminate process bottlenecks and reduce scrap.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
