Plant Leader - Coated Films | Lean Ops, Safety & Quality

SWM International; New Berlin (WI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at its Tekra facility, ensuring safe, efficient production of coated films and related materials. This role drives Lean, Six Sigma, capital projects, and cross-functional collaboration to meet safety, quality, and customer objectives.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of leadership, 5+ years in plant management, and experience in coated films or related industries, with a focus on continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field required.
• MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct all plant operations to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Develop and execute production plans to meet customer requirements and business goals.
• Monitor manufacturing performance metrics and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Lead daily production meetings and establish accountability for departmental performance.
• Foster a culture of safety and ensure compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to improve throughput and reduce waste.
• Oversee budgeting and cost control across the plant.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

leadership

budgeting

communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Operations Management

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Manufacturing software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mativ in New Berlin, Wisconsin, is seeking a Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations at its Tekra facility, ensuring safe, efficient production of coated films and related materials. This role drives Lean, Six Sigma, capital projects, and cross-functional collaboration to meet safety, quality, and customer objectives.

Ideal candidates will have 8+ years of leadership, 5+ years in plant management, and experience in coated films or related industries, with a focus on continuous improvement