Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions•Gahanna, OH

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About The Position

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the entire manufacturing facility, including safety, quality, efficiency, and meeting customer expectations. The role drives strategic plans to ensure production goals are met cost-effectively and deliver expected financial results. The Plant Manager oversees the facility’s safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and administrative functions. The role leads continuous improvement and strategic planning, manages plant performance and financial results, develops staff, and maintains effective relationships with customers, suppliers, and the local community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in Engineering, Operations, or Business Management.
7–10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, and/or process improvement roles, including managing teams.
Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
Proven experience and a record of success in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
At least 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
Experience managing to ISO or equivalent quality standards.
Experience implementing and/or managing to an operating system, such as the Toyota Production System.
Experience in a commercial role involving direct customer contact.

Nice To Haves

Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
Experience in a plastic injection molding environment and metal processing or metal forming.

Responsibilities

Ensure the facility produces the highest-quality products efficiently and within budgeted costs.
Implement systems to manage production schedules and support the business.
Lead the use of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques to foster continuous improvement.
Proactively resolve problems.
Manage facility profit and loss, drive plant performance, and review KPIs daily, weekly, and monthly.
Lead location-wide strategic planning, including cost-reduction initiatives, capital planning, and resource planning.
Manage safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions.
Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient operation in accordance with company guidelines and local, state, and federal regulations.
Improve the plant’s safety record year over year and foster a positive safety culture.
Conduct weekly safety walks of the facility.
Conduct talent reviews; train, develop, and motivate staff; and provide performance reviews and feedback as needed.
Conduct weekly staff meetings focused on key operating measurements.
Schedule and conduct plant communication meetings for all employees.
Interface with customers and suppliers and visit them as necessary.
Work to establish positive community relationships as necessary.
Perform other duties as assigned.