Plant - Continuous Improvement Manager (Packaging)

Teklysium Inc.; California; On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Teklysium Inc. in California seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead folding carton manufacturing with a focus on continuous improvement.

You will drive Lean, Six Sigma, and Kaizen initiatives to boost productivity, safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The ideal candidate brings 7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership, 5+ years as Plant Manager, and deep knowledge of packaging operations and ERP systems (Radius preferred).

Qualifications

• 7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.
• 5+ years of Plant Manager experience preferred.
• Experience in folding carton or paperboard packaging manufacturing strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of offset printing, die-cutting, folding/gluing, and finishing operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Radius preferred.
• Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including printing, die-cutting, folding/gluing, lamination, and finishing.
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Manage production schedules, budgets, labor, and operating costs.
• Monitor KPIs, reduce waste, minimize downtime, and improve productivity.
• Lead maintenance, quality, warehouse, and production teams.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Resolve production issues and ensure customer requirements are met.
• Train, coach, and manage employees while promoting accountability and teamwork.

Skills

Manufacturing leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Problem-solving

Communication

Team leadership

ERP systems

Radius

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Radius ERP

Job description

Plant - Continuous Improvement Manager (Packaging)

• Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at a folding carton manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in packaging manufacturing, press room operations, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

Oversee daily manufacturing operations, including printing, die-cutting, folding/gluing, lamination, and finishing.

Ensure production targets are met while maintaining safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

Manage production schedules, budgets, labor, and operating costs.

Monitor KPIs, reduce waste, minimize downtime, and improve productivity.

Lead maintenance, quality, warehouse, and production teams.

Implement Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Resolve production issues and ensure customer requirements are met.

Train, coach, and manage employees while promoting accountability and teamwork.

Qualifications

7–10+ years of manufacturing leadership experience.

5+ years of Plant Manager experience preferred.

Experience in folding carton or paperboard packaging manufacturing strongly preferred.

Strong knowledge of offset printing, die-cutting, folding/gluing, and finishing operations.

Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen.

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Experience with ERP systems; Radius preferred.

Bachelor's degree preferred; equivalent experience considered.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.