Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions

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About The Position

The Plant Manager oversees facility performance to ensure high-quality products are produced efficiently and within budget. The role leads production planning, continuous improvement, strategic planning, and the management of facility operations, including safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and administrative functions. It also manages facility profit and loss, monitors key performance indicators, and develops the workforce through training, feedback, and performance reviews. The Plant Manager works with customers and suppliers, supports positive community relationships, and performs other duties as assigned.

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 record of success in a high-speed manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Experience in plastic injection molding and metal processing or metal forming is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the facility produces the highest-quality products efficiently and within budgeted costs.
• Implement systems to manage production schedules and support business needs.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing efforts and continuous improvement across the facility.
• Proactively resolve problems.
• Manage facility profit and loss, plant performance, and regular KPI reviews on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.
• Lead strategic planning for the location, including cost-reduction initiatives, capital planning, and resource planning.
• Manage facility safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and administrative functions.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient operation in compliance 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 and train, develop, and motivate staff to optimize the workforce.
• Deliver performance reviews and feedback to the team as needed.
• Conduct weekly staff meetings focused on key operating measurements.
• Schedule and conduct plant communication meetings for all employees.
• Interface with and visit customers and suppliers as necessary.
• Work to establish positive community relationships.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager