Plant Manager

Signode•Florence, KY

About The Position

The Plant Manager leads a major manufacturing facility and is responsible for building a strong, positive plant culture while improving safety performance, cost control, standardized processes, production reporting, and inventory control. The role pilots Signode’s Operational Excellence system and drives improvements in safety, quality, delivery, cost, output, and morale. It is a high-visibility opportunity to lead a turnaround facility and run a 24/7 site, with a significant impact on the company’s profitability. The Plant Manager directs plant departments and sites, sets and executes plans to meet production goals, maintains safety and regulatory compliance, manages talent and employee lifecycle activities, and aligns plant operations with organizational objectives. The role monitors production and quality performance, improves efficiency, allocates resources, coordinates with maintenance and quality teams, manages budgets and costs, communicates performance and priorities, and leads continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business, or Engineering.
At least 15 years of progressive manufacturing experience.
At least 5–7 years in a managerial or supervisory role.
Previous experience as a plant manager.
Financial acumen, including the ability to analyze and forecast data and translate results into solutions.
Understanding of general ledger accounting and activity rate costing.
Strong knowledge of safety metrics and programs.
TPM mastery.
Experience leading a turnaround factory.
Functional competencies in strategic skills, leadership, results orientation, safety and security, oral and written communication, analytical skills, inspiring followership, and vision.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a similar field.
Extrusion technical skills.
ERP system knowledge.
LEAN Manufacturing training or Continuous Improvement management experience (Tier I, II, or III).

Responsibilities

Directly manage and coordinate activities of plant departments and sites within Signode.
Lead the manufacturing team and foster a collaborative, results-oriented work environment.
Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve production goals, optimize processes, and improve plant efficiency.
Communicate, uphold, and enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
Manage talent and employee lifecycle activities, from hiring to termination.
Collaborate with senior management to align plant operations with organizational objectives.
Monitor and analyze production metrics to meet targets while maintaining high-quality standards.
Implement efficiency improvements and address production bottlenecks or issues.
Allocate manpower, equipment, and other resources to meet production schedules and deadlines.
Work with the maintenance team to ensure machinery and equipment function optimally.
Work with quality control to ensure products meet or exceed quality standards and address deviations or non-conformities.
Develop and manage facility budgets, control costs, and optimize resource utilization.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve plant profitability.
Communicate with senior management, department heads, and front-line staff about goals and objectives.
Prepare regular reports on plant performance, production metrics, and other relevant KPIs.
Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance processes, reduce waste, and increase efficiency.