Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the packaging sector seeks a Plant Manager to oversee operations in Camden, NJ. The ideal candidate will ensure production quality and efficiency, lead continuous improvement initiatives, and manage a diverse workforce. The role requires a strong background in operations, lean methodologies, and safety management, offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, and/or process improvement roles.
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Ensures facility quality and efficiency within budgeted costs.
• Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives performance.
• Leads strategic planning, including cost reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Resolution

Safety Management

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management

Job description

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• Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
• Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility. Acts in a proactive fashion regarding problem resolution.
• Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
• Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
• Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
• Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees. Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
• Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops, and motivates staff to optimize the workforce. Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
• Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
• Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.
• Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
• Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility. Acts in a proactive fashion regarding problem resolution.
• Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
• Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
• Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
• Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees. Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
• Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops, and motivates staff to optimize the workforce. Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
• Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
• Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.
• Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
• Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Experience with plastic injection molding environment, and metal processing/metal forming strong preferred
• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
• Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards
• Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)
  
  

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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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