Manager of Sheet Plant Operations

Carolina-Container-A-Division-of-New-Indy; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Container A Division of New Indy is seeking a Manager, Sheet Plant Operations to lead manufacturing across multiple sheet plant sites. You will drive safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and customer delivery while developing leaders and optimizing equipment utilization.

Responsibilities include steering daily operations, monitoring KPIs, coordinating production, maintenance, warehousing and logistics, and guiding continuous improvement via Lean and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in corrugated packaging or related manufacturing environments preferred.
• Multi-site / multi-unit leadership is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily sheet plant operations across multiple sites to meet production schedules and deliveries.
• Monitor KPIs related to safety, quality, productivity, and waste.
• Lead safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective actions.
• Develop cost-control strategies and drive continuous improvement projects.
• Coach and develop supervisors and staff; manage budgeting and scheduling.
• Lead Lean, Six Sigma, and cross-functional problem solving.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Problem solving

Scheduling

Communication

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Manufacturing metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Manager, Sheet Plant Operations is responsible for leading all aspects of manufacturing operations across multiple sheet plant operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and employee development objectives are achieved. This role provides leadership to production, maintenance, warehousing, and shipping functions while driving continuous improvement initiatives that support Carolina Container's operational and customer service goals.Key ResponsibilitiesOperational LeadershipDirect daily sheet plant operations across multiple sites to achieve production schedules, quality standards, and customer delivery requirements.Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, waste, downtime, and labor efficiency.Ensure effective coordination between production, maintenance, warehousing, scheduling, and logistics functions.Develop and implement strategies to improve operational performance and maximize equipment utilization.Safety & ComplianceChampion a culture of safety and accountability throughout the facility.Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and environmental requirements.Conduct regular safety audits, incident investigations, and corrective action reviews.Quality ManagementMaintain and improve quality systems to meet customer specifications and company standards.Analyze quality performance metrics and lead root cause analysis for customer complaints and internal defects.Partner with Quality personnel to implement corrective and preventive actions.Financial & Operational PerformanceManage labor, overtime, maintenance, and operating expenses within budget expectations.Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve efficiency, and minimize waste.Support annual budgeting and capital expenditure planning processes.Leadership & Employee DevelopmentLead, coach, and develop supervisors and operational staff.Establish clear performance expectations and accountability measures.Support workforce planning, recruitment, training, and succession planning initiatives.Foster employee engagement and a positive work environment driven by teamwork and continuous improvement.Continuous ImprovementLead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and process improvement initiatives.Utilize data and operational metrics to identify improvement opportunities and drive sustainable results.Facilitate cross-functional problem solving and change management efforts.Education & ExperienceBachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.Minimum of 7 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.Minimum of 3 years in a plant, operations, or production management role.Experience in corrugated packaging, converting, paper, or related manufacturing environments preferred.Multi-unit experience preferred.Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong understanding of manufacturing operations, scheduling, production planning, and quality systems.Demonstrated leadership and employee development capabilities.Proven track record of improving safety, quality, productivity, and operational performance.Strong financial and business acumen.Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills.Proficiency with ERP systems, Microsoft Office, and manufacturing performance metrics.