Multi Site Plant Manager

Careers @ Graham Packaging; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) Employee Saving Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

A packaging manufacturing company in Louisiana seeks a Multi Site Plant Manager to oversee daily operations and ensure safety while fostering teamwork and continuous improvement. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree and at least five years in a management role within manufacturing. Competitive benefits and a full-time position are offered.

Qualifications

• A minimum of five years experience in an operations supervisory or management role.
• Demonstrated leadership skills in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to maintain regular attendance and work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day manufacturing operations and safety initiatives.
• Lead plant quality initiatives and manage personnel development.
• Develop and maintain customer relations to improve systems and reduce costs.
• Leads continuous improvement initiatives using OPS tools and coordinates with sales and customer service.
• Manages production planning to satisfy customer requirements and maximize plant utilization.
• Drives cross‑functional collaboration and supports special projects as needed.
• Travel up to 25% may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Experience in Manufacturing

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

Kaizen

Job description

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Company Statement: Graham Packaging is a people, planet and values-based company and a leader in sustainable packaging manufacturing. Our Blue Culture fosters continuous improvement, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and respect across regions and teams. We value our employees and create a rewarding experience as part of the Graham family.

Overview

Plant Managers are responsible for overall effectiveness of day‑to‑day manufacturing operations through direction of personnel in the management of safety, quality, customer service, and efficient utilization of resources, equipment, materials and manpower procedures and programs.

Responsibilities

• Understands, follows and enforces all established safety, health, quality GMP and Company policies, procedures and recognized practices.
• Leads plant safety initiatives through safety training programs, meetings, audits, and employee involvement.
• Leads plant quality initiatives through corrective actions from complaints, new product qualifications, and quality system audits.
• Responsible for selection, training, growth and development of shift and staff personnel to attain organizational goals.
• Reviews operating statements for all departments and directs manufacturing operations to keep plant costs within budgetary standards.
• Develops and maintains sound relations with customers and works with them to identify system improvements and supply chain cost reductions.
• Ensures continuous improvement plans are developed and implemented to meet short and long‑range goals.
• Oversees production planning to ensure customer requirements are satisfied.
• Maintains contact with sales department and customer service to maximize utilization of plant facilities.
• Acts as the Plant’s Project Manager on new initiatives involving equipment and molds.
• Participates in monthly, quarterly and year‑end physical inventories per corporate guidelines.
• Oversees creation and implementation of plant’s strategic and tactical plans to achieve objectives.
• Drives continuous improvement plans using Operational Excellence tools across cross‑functional departments.
• Promotes an open‑door and team‑building environment policy.
• May be responsible for special projects related to other functional areas.
• 0–25% travel may be required.

Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree and/or related plant management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A minimum of five years’ experience in an operations supervisory or management role in a manufacturing environment with demonstrated leadership skills is strongly preferred. Six Sigma, Lean, and/or Kaizen experience preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain regular, predictable, and punctual attendance.
• Computer usage and typing skills are essential.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
• Must be able to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and provide exemplary customer service while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work independently and complete assignments within prescribed routines and standard practices.
• Communicates effectively: conveys facts and information clearly both verbally and orally.
• Collaborates well with others: proactively contributes to group objectives and volunteers to help others.

Compensation

The expected salary range for the position described in this posting is made in accordance with the legal mandates of certain jurisdictions within the United States. The final agreed‑upon compensation is based on individual qualifications and experience.

Benefits

Benefits include medical, dental, vision and basic life insurance. Employees may enroll in the company’s 401(k) Employee Saving Plan and participate in its Employee Wellness Program. Employees will also receive paid time off in accordance with company policy and state law requirements.

EEO Disclaimer

Graham Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, religion, creed, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level. Employment type: Full‑time. Job function: Management and Manufacturing. Industries: Packaging and Containers Manufacturing.