Plant Area Manager

Menasha Corporation; Lakeville (MN); On-site; USD 97,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) retirement savings plan

PTO and paid holidays

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Menasha Corporation in Lakeville, MN seeks a Plant Area Manager to oversee plant operations, ensure safety and quality, and drive productivity. You will lead a salaried and hourly workforce, coordinate production schedules, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet customer on-time delivery and continuous improvement goals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with responsibilities including budgeting, staffing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and worker protection practices.
• Experience managing capacity, scheduling, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate activities of workers across plant operations.
• Develop operation schedules to meet production and quality specifications.
• Lead capital expenditure projects and assess payback expectations.
• Collaborate with leaders to drive continuous improvement and cost efficiency.
• Support staffing, training, and performance management of production teams.
• Provide technical support and resolve order problems or customer complaints.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Manufacturing leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Process optimization

Equipment & facilities management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

## Plant Area ManagerApplylocations: Lakeville, Minnesotatime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R15104***Menasha Corporation Employees, please log-in to your Workday account to apply for positions.*****ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)**Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies.Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here.Join us and become part of the power behind possible.**About The Opportunity**Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all phases of a plant operation. Typically reporting directly to plant Operations Manager, prepares operation schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality meet specifications. May be required to meet certain certifications in field.## **Essential Job Functions***The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent **may perform some or all** of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.** Implements operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability* Accountable for assigned site’s key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met* Supports site leader in managing capacity and participates in collaboration with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands* Supports equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; implements capital expenditure project and is accountable for payback expectations* Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence* Executes the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports* Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports* Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints* Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications**Education & Experience*** Bachelor’s degree required* 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership required**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities*** Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site* Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility* Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure* Knowledge of tools and techniques for preventing and addressing theft of assets, theft of information, vandalism, sabotage and other threats to a manufacturing facility* Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing, including its safe usage, maintenance and storage* Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes**Physical Requirements & Work Environment*** Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting* Frequent walking and standing required* Occasional travel required* Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.*The expected salary range for this position is $97,000 - $135,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.*