Regional Plant Manager

Pregis•Elgin, IL

About The Position

The Regional Plant Manager serves as a player-coach, working as the direct Plant Manager at their home plant and as a leader across the region. The role provides hands-on leadership for all site functions and implements best-in-class manufacturing practices through the Pregis Production System (PPS). PPS focuses on operational excellence in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Quality Management (QMS), Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI), Standard Work, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Reliable Product Supply, and Lean Deployment. The manager is expected to energize teams in line with Pregis Culture and Values, deliver on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and build, coach, teach, and develop talent. The position reports to the Sr. Director Operations. The role is responsible for safety, quality, service, and cost performance across multiple plants. It leads day-to-day manufacturing, people-management processes, continuous-improvement efforts, operating and materials-management practices, and financial performance in collaboration with finance, sales, customer service, and operations teams. The manager also implements short- and long-term strategies aligned with business initiatives. The work is primarily indoors, with possible outdoor work and exposure to moving equipment, heat that may exceed 90°F, humidity that may exceed 80%, and noise that may exceed 85 dB. Physical demands include frequent standing, stooping, and squatting; frequent lifting, pushing, and pulling up to 50 pounds; and frequent typing, keyboarding, and document preparation. Travel may be up to 25%, and shifts may vary based on demand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.
10 or more years of manufacturing experience.
5 or more years of plant leadership experience.
Demonstrated success leading a plant turnaround.
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office.
Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants.
Knowledge of business and management principles, including budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources.
Technical expertise with industry-standard equipment.
Strong team-building, decision-making, and people-management skills.
Ability to teach problem solving and lead root-cause analysis investigations.
Knowledge of process-improvement principles such as Lean and Six Sigma.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an SAP ERP system.
Bilingual Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Implement world-class safety programs and hold team members accountable to them.
Ensure plant housekeeping meets established standards and implement and maintain the 5S program throughout the facility.
Ensure OSHA compliance across all facets of the business.
Provide leadership to multiple plants within the region.
Lead day-to-day manufacturing activities through engagement with employees and team members at all organizational levels.
Lead adherence to people-management processes in accordance with HR policies, creating an environment that attracts and retains hourly and salaried talent.
Drive cultural change from a traditional mindset toward continuous improvement.
Recognize and reward teams and individual employees for successes.
Take full responsibility and accountability for Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost KPIs and metrics.
Increase production output across assets while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
Drive effective operating and materials-management practices and promote Lean and continuous improvement.
Understand plant P&L and the main drivers of financial performance.
Work with finance, sales, customer service, and operations teams to develop and drive programs that achieve and improve financial results.
Implement short- and long-term strategies aligned with business initiatives and provide team members with a clear sense of direction and focus.
Build, coach, teach, and develop talent.
Travel up to 25% as needed.