Plant Area Manager

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

Job summary

Menasha Packaging is seeking an experienced leader to supervise and coordinate activities of workers across plant operations. You will prepare operation schedules, coordinate manufacturing activities, and ensure production and quality meet specifications, with emphasis on safety and efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership, with strong knowledge of safety, quality, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership required.
• Knowledge of safety practices and protection of workers and site.
• Knowledge of manufacturing facility management and operations.

Responsibilities

• Implements operational strategies to assure safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability.
• Accountable for site KPIs including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departments to meet scorecard objectives.
• Supports site leader in capacity management and collaborates with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet on-time delivery demands.
• Supports equipment feasibility studies and recommends investments; manages capital expenditure projects and payback expectations.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Executes the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasts and reports.
• Provides staffing guidance and manages performance of salaried and hourly production team.

Skills

Safety

Productivity

Quality

Customer service

Sales

Human capital

Cost management

Profitability

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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

• 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 the 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.

#MPC

Two companies, one vision.

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe.

Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online.

Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability.

Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Come build an exciting, rewarding career with us, where you’ll have opportunities to grow.

The possibilities are endless. The power is yours!

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.