Plant Manager

Pregis•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Pregis LLC is seeking a Plant Manager for its Grand Rapids, Michigan manufacturing facility. The facility operates on a 24/7 schedule and has 150 to 200 employees, with 5 to 8 direct reports. Pregis Performance Flexibles manufactures blown films and other flexible packaging solutions. The Plant Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily plant operations, including production and manufacturing, and ensuring that policies and procedures are followed. The role develops processes and leads teams to advance stewardship, safety, quality, customer service, productivity, maintenance, and continuous improvement while upholding Pregis culture and values. Some travel is required, less than 15%.

Requirements

At least 8 years of plant management experience in a manufacturing business, working with multiple sites and multiple product or service categories.
Proven leadership in manufacturing environments.
Bachelor's degree required.
Prior experience managing direct reports.
Proficient knowledge of business and management principles, including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants.
Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
Strong team-building, decision-making, and people-management skills.
Ability to lead root-cause-analysis investigations.
Knowledge of process-improvement principles such as Lean and Six Sigma.
Exceptional written and verbal skills.
Some travel required, less than 15%.
Prior project management experience.

Nice To Haves

Blown film experience.
SAP experience.
Knowledge of ISO, SQF, and BRC.

Responsibilities

Lead, support, coach, direct, and oversee daily manufacturing and plant operations.
Engage with operational employees and recommend improvements to culture, safety, quality, and productivity.
Plan, organize, direct, and lead daily operations to exceed customer expectations.
Increase production capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining quality standards.
Drive operating and materials management practices and promote Lean and continuous improvement.
Manage production output, product quality, and on-time shipping.
Implement strategies aligned with business initiatives and provide direction and focus for the plant.
Manage key performance indicators.
Recruit, manage, and develop plant staff, including direct reports.
Collect and analyze data to identify waste and overtime, improve product quality, and reduce process scrap.
Improve and enhance plant safety programs.
Ensure effective training and coaching of plant personnel and compliance with plant housekeeping standards.
Foster continuous improvement and incorporate company vision and values into daily activities.
Ensure goods are procured and production schedules are managed and maintained.
Maintain a positive relationship with customer service and foster a positive cross-functional work environment.
Collaborate with R&D on new product trials, production performance optimization, and manufacturing cost reductions.
Manage year-over-year cost savings.
Interpret P&L results and explain the data.
Manage annual capital budgeting and implementation.