Plant Manager

Pregis•Visalia, CA

16d

About The Position

We are seeking a high-impact Plant Manager to lead operational excellence and plant performance transformation. This role is focused on driving a plant turnaround initiative—rapidly identifying inefficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and building a culture of sustainable improvement and accountability. The Plant Manager will be responsible for improving operational results across all facets of the business by identifying process improvement opportunities, executing data-driven solutions, and fostering a high-performing, lean, and engaged workforce. This is a critical leadership role for a hands-on, results-oriented leader with experience leading turnarounds, embedding Lean culture, and delivering measurable business results.

Requirements

Strategic thinking with the ability to execute at a tactical level.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills at all organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple conflicting priorities and deliver results under pressure.
Leadership experience in mentoring, coaching, and developing teams.
High level of business acumen and financial literacy.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field, required.
Minimum of 10 years of progressive operations leadership experience in manufacturing, with direct experience in extrusion and converting strongly preferred.
Demonstrated success leading a plant turnaround or operational transformation—must show measurable improvement in KPIs.
Deep understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement principles.
Proven experience overseeing complex operations, preferably in a fast-paced, custom or high-mix environment.
Strong track record of leading cross-functional teams through cultural and organizational change.

Nice To Haves

MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the operational turnaround, instilling process discipline, performance rigor, and a continuous improvement mindset.
Provide strategic and tactical leadership in all aspects of operations including production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics, and planning.
Partner closely with greater Pregis organization collaborating and utilizing resources such as the central business operations group and other available resources to enhance business operations standards.
Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase plant efficiency and responsiveness.
Conduct thorough performance assessments and gap analyses; establish KPIs and lead initiatives that improve OEE, reduce scrap, minimize downtime, and enhance delivery performance.
Build a scalable and data-driven operational model supported by analytics, business cases, and cost-benefit justifications.
Develop and implement performance metrics and dashboards to support real-time decision-making.
Lead, develop, and mentor plant leadership teams, driving ownership and accountability at every level.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including Engineering, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance—to ensure alignment of operational goals with broader business objectives.
Support new technology adoption, capital investments, and equipment upgrades to enhance productivity and competitiveness.
Establish and maintain policies, procedures, and documentation for standard work and best practices.
Promote a culture of safety and compliance, ensuring adherence to OSHA and internal safety standards.