Coating Plant Operations Manager

Mactac North America; Moosic (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Mactac North America is seeking a Coating Manager in Scranton, PA to lead supervisors and production staff in a safe, cost-effective environment. You will train, coach, and drive performance, aligning operations with plant goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include staffing, scheduling, performance reviews, and ensuring on-time production while maintaining quality. Strong leadership, coating/joint process knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of web handling and coating equipment/processes.
• Experience in pressure-sensitive adhesives, labeling, or paper industries preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office software.
• Familiarity with MRP/ERP systems preferred.
• Strong math abilities with attention to measurable impact.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Establish strong floor presence; set expectations and evaluate results.
• Handle interviewing, hiring, training, planning, directing work, and performance reviews.
• Ensure production equipment and support areas are staffed with qualified employees.
• Maintain staffing and vacation schedules; enforce safety rules.
• Review production schedules to maximize production and customer service.
• Develop employees via training and coaching; empower problem solving.
• Report daily on employee, machinery, processes and safety issues.
• Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma/Lean tools.
• Communicate company messages; respond to questions and concerns.
• Promote cross-functional learning and standardization of best practices.
• Develop and manage the department budget; align with plant goals.

Skills

Leadership experience

Supervisory experience

Math proficiency

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Mactac North America is seeking a Coating Manager in Scranton, PA to lead supervisors and production staff in a safe, cost-effective environment. You will train, coach, and drive performance, aligning operations with plant goals and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities include staffing, scheduling, performance reviews, and ensuring on-time production while maintaining quality. Strong leadership, coating/joint process knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration are essential.