Multi-Site Plant Operations Leader

US_ORB_4000 ORBIS Corporation; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to lead a multi-site production operation in the United States. The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting cost objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will act as Plant Manager in their absence and drive union relations and staff development. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with 3–5 years in leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s preferred.
• 5–8 years of relevant work experience with 3–5 years in a leadership role.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing and welding/fabrication is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage operations across a multi-site campus.
• Lead day-to-day plant operations and ensure safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity targets.
• Drive OEE improvement initiatives and remove barriers to equipment performance and throughput.
• Monitor and improve Direct Labor Efficiency through workforce optimization.
• Lead daily production meetings, escalation processes, and action item follow-up.
• Ensure EH&S, environmental and quality requirements are met.
• Direct, coach, and develop supervisors and team leaders.
• Support union labor relations, investigations, contract administration, attendance management, and progressive discipline.
• Lead root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Assist with multi-site collaboration and deployment of best practices across ORBIS facilities.
• Serve as acting Plant Manager when assigned.

Skills

Operations leadership

OEE improvement

Multi-site leadership

Safety & EH&S

Employee development

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Job description

Menasha Corporation is seeking an Assistant Plant Manager to lead a multi-site production operation in the United States. The role focuses on safety, quality, and efficiency while supporting cost objectives and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will act as Plant Manager in their absence and drive union relations and staff development. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree (Master’s preferred) and 5–8 years of relevant experience, with 3–5 years in leadership.