Regional Plant Manager

Pregis•Elgin, IL

7d•$180,000

About The Position

The Regional Plant Manager serves as a player-coach, acting as the direct Plant Manager at their home plant and as a leader across their region. The role provides hands-on leadership for all site functions and implements best-in-class manufacturing through the Pregis Production System (PPS). PPS emphasizes 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 role requires energy and enthusiasm to motivate others in alignment with Pregis culture and values, deliver key performance indicators, build teams, and coach, teach, and develop talent. The Regional Plant Manager leads safety, people, and process performance across multiple plants. Responsibilities include meeting safety and housekeeping standards, ensuring regulatory compliance, leading day-to-day manufacturing, building a culture of continuous improvement, managing operational KPIs, improving output and costs, and supporting financial performance through collaboration with finance, sales, customer service, and operations teams. The role also implements short- and long-term strategies aligned with business initiatives. The position requires a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain, at least 10 years of manufacturing experience, at least five years of plant leadership experience, and demonstrated success leading a plant turnaround. SAP ERP experience and Spanish-English bilingual ability are preferred. Travel may be required up to 25%, and shifts may vary based on demand.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.
At least 10 years of manufacturing experience.
At least 5 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.
Demonstrated 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.
Knowledge of process improvement principles such as Lean and Six Sigma.
Ability to travel up to 25%.

Nice To Haves

Experience working within an SAP ERP System.
Bilingual Spanish-English ability.

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 in 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 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 toward adoption of 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 strong operating and materials management practices and promote Lean and continuous improvement.
Understand plant P&L and key drivers of financial performance.
Work with finance, sales, customer service, and operations teams to develop and drive programs that achieve and continuously improve financial results.
Implement short- and long-term strategies aligned with business initiatives and provide clear direction and focus to team members.
Teach problem solving and lead root cause analysis investigations.