Plant Manager

Columbia Packaging Group; Cambridge (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer is seeking a results-driven Plant Manager for their Cambridge, OH facility. The role involves overseeing operations, driving efficiency, and implementing a culture of continuous improvement while managing a dedicated workforce. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in manufacturing leadership and a strong background in lean practices. This position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k)

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Proven success in implementing lean manufacturing and CI frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Develop and mentor supervisors to solve problems at the root level.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Lean Manufacturing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Operations Management

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Job Title: Plant Manager

Location: Cambridge, Ohio

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

FLSA Status: Exempt

Department: Operations

Position Summary

Columbia Packaging Group is seeking a results-driven Plant Manager to lead its Cambridge, OH facility, a vertically integrated site with blown film extrusion, flexographic printing, and bag-making capabilities. This plant serves as a strategic hub for film, wrap, and converted products, including compostable offerings. The site operates with a long-tenured workforce and has demonstrated strong financial performance. The Plant Manager will be responsible for driving operational efficiency, building daily execution discipline, and implementing the Columbia Packaging Excellence (CPEX) operating system across the plant while fostering a culture of accountability, performance, and engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead all plant operations including extrusion, printing, converting, maintenance, and scheduling to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
• Deploy CPEX methodology: implement tiered daily management, visual controls, Gemba routines, and KPI tracking aligned with business goals.
• Develop, coach, and mentor supervisors and team leads to take ownership of metrics and solve problems at the root level.
• Champion lean manufacturing tools such as standard work, kaizens, 5S, and waste elimination to improve throughput and reduce scrap.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability throughout the workforce.
• Hire new staff (as needed) within the appropriate department and ensure appropriate training/onboarding of each new hire.
• Work with the executive team to create and implement strategies to double the business over the next 2-3 years
• Oversee operational budgets, labor planning, and plant-level financial performance including contribution margins and cost control.
• Support capital investment projects, and upgrades to plant infrastructure.
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory standards, driving proactive safety leadership across all shifts.

Qualifications

• +10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in flexible packaging, plastics, or related industries.
• Proven success implementing lean manufacturing, daily management systems, or structured CI frameworks.
• Track record of leading operational or cultural transformations in a nonunion, legacy workforce environment.
• Strong knowledge of extrusion, flexographic printing, and converting processes.
• Experience with ERP systems (Radius or similar) and plant-level financial accountability.
• Exceptional communication, coaching, and leadership skills; capable of building trust while introducing new standards and routines.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or related field preferred.
• Competitive base salary range: based on experience.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k), and paid time off.

About Columbia Packaging Group

Columbia Packaging Group is a growing manufacturer of high-performance packaging solutions, with operations in California and Ohio. Our mission is to deliver operational excellence, sustainable innovation, and reliable service to customers across the medical, food, consumer goods, and agricultural sectors. The Ohio plant plays a vital role in our footprint and is positioned for accelerated growth through strategic investment and operational discipline.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Director

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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