Plant Manager

Plastipak Packaging; Alsip (IL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness Programs

Health Insurance Coverage, including…

EAP, Employee Assistance Program

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance: Short-Term &Long

Accidental Insurance

Critical Illness Insurance

Hospital Indemnity Insurance

401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Con

Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st y

Paid Company Holidays

Dependent Care Flexible Spending

Caregiving via Care.com

Pet Insurance

Tuition Assistance Program

Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program

Travel Assistance

Employee Discount Programs

Job summary

Plastipak Packaging in Alsip, IL seeks a Plant Manager to lead a 50-person production facility, driving safety, quality, and profitability. You will partner with the Site Leadership Team to execute the site strategy and engage with customers to align resources and schedules.

The ideal candidate has an Engineering/Industrial Tech degree, 10+ years in high-volume manufacturing and 7+ in leadership, with ISO, GMP, OSHA, HACCP experience and a proven CI track record.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• 10+ years in high-volume manufacturing; 7+ years in leadership.
• Experience with ISO, GMP, OSHA, HACCP and safety programs.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all functions of a 50-person production facility to achieve goals.
• Ensure department managers plan, prioritize and execute site strategy.
• Utilize resources to maintain cost, quality, safety and compliance.
• Collaborate with Site Leadership Team to build strong, motivated teams.
• Maintain accountability for ISO compliance and safety programs.
• Engage with customers to align resources and schedules.
• Manage direct reports, performance management, training and recognition.
• Drive operational excellence to maximize employee contributions.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing operations

Continuous improvement

Budget & financials

People management

Customer interfacing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Industrial Technology

Job description

As Plant Manager, you are responsible for the successful operation of our manufacturing site in Alsip, IL. Your leadership impact will contribute to site safety, quality, production, logistics, maintenance, compliance and profitability. Plastipak is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of rigid plastic packaging and has been proudly recognized as one of America's Safest Companies by EHS Today.

You Will:

• Lead all functions of a 50-person production facility to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ensure department managers are effectively working together to plan, prioritize and execute site strategy.
• Efficiently utilize resources to maintain cost, quality, safety, compliance, scrap reduction and other important targets.
• Collaborate with the Site Leadership Team to build strong, motivated, engaged teams and to shape a positive work environment.
• Maintain accountability for ISO compliance and adherence to safety programs (ie. GMP, OSHA, HACCP, etc.).
• Engage with customers to develop and prioritize strategy, aligning resources and schedules to meet customer expectations.
• Manage direct reports, assuring positive performance management, training and professional development, communications & recognition and a Safety First Culture.
• Drive operational excellence across the site to maximize employee contributions and continuous improvement.

You Have:

• Bachelor's degree, with a preference for an Engineering or Industrial Technology discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least seven (7) years in a leadership/management role. Strong preference for plastic packaging industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, quality, engineering, safety and budget/financials.
• Proven success creating and sustaining a continuous improvement environment.
• Excellent leadership and management capabilities, with a solid track record of building high-performing teams, building relationships with all levels of employees and interfacing with executives and customers.

You’ll Earn:

• $130,000 - $155,000 base salary, depending on qualifications and experience. This position is eligible for an annual bonus, which is calculated based on individual & company performance.

Benefits:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance: Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

*Some benefits are subject to eligibility requirements

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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