Plant Manager

Tosca; Hazleton (IA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare options

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

Tosca is seeking a hands-on General Manager for the Hazleton, PA Service Center to lead daily operations and drive performance across safety, quality, and cost control. Build a strong team, maintain high standards, and deliver results.

You will partner with Sales on customer solutions, oversee staffing and budgets, and lead continuous improvement efforts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years in an operations leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Proven ability to lead teams, coach employees, manage performance, and drive results.
• Strong safety and compliance knowledge; food safety experience a plus.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements.
• Ability to interpret financial and operational statements.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Service Center operations including production, safety, quality, shipping, receiving, scheduling and maintenance.
• Coach and develop production and maintenance leaders while fostering accountability.
• Set clear performance expectations and drive achievement of goals.
• Champion safety, food safety, and sanitation standards.
• Manage staffing needs and temporary staffing partnerships.
• Monitor budgets and control operating costs.
• Ensure production flexibility to meet customer demand.
• Partner with Sales on customer solutions and product testing.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and manage operational change.

Skills

People leadership

Coaching and development

Performance management

Strategic communication

Collaboration

Financial interpretation

Decision making

Influence across levels

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Why Tosca?

At Tosca, we're redefining supply chains by delivering innovative solutions that drive sustainability, efficiency, and performance. As a leader in reusable packaging, we thrive on collaboration, transparency, and doing the right thing. People and safety come first. Our service center teams play a critical role in keeping supply chains moving, and we foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and accountability where employees can grow, make an impact, and build rewarding careers.

What You'll Do:

As General Manager, you’ll lead day-to-day operations and overall performance at the Hazleton, PA, Service Center. You’ll build a strong team, maintain high standards, and drive results across safety, quality, customer service, cost, and equipment performance.

• Lead daily Service Center operations, including production, safety, quality, shipping, receiving, scheduling, and maintenance
• Coach and develop production and maintenance leaders while creating a positive, accountable work environment
• Set clear performance expectations and ensure operational goals are achieved
• Champion OSHA, internal safety, food safety, and sanitation standards
• Manage staffing needs and temporary staffing partnerships
• Monitor budgets and control operating costs
• Ensure production flexibility to meet customer demand
• Partner with Sales on customer solutions and product testing
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives and effectively manage operational change

What We Are Looking For:

We’re looking for a hands-on operations leader who can successfully manage people, processes, and performance in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• 7+ years of experience in a similar operations leadership role
• Bachelor’s degree in Operations, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field preferred
• Demonstrated success leading teams, coaching employees, managing performance, and driving results
• Strong knowledge of workplace safety and compliance; food safety experience strongly preferred
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements
• Ability to interpret and analyze financial and operational statements
• Strong communication, listening, judgment, and decision-making skills
• Ability to influence and collaborate effectively across all levels of the organization
• Lean Process Improvement or Six Sigma experience is a plus
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Benefits

• multiple healthcare plan options (including medical, dental, and vision coverage)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a company match
• paid time off
• paid parental leave
• company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
• long-term disability for eligible roles
• tax-advantaged health accounts (HSA with employer contributions and FSA programs)
• Employee Assistance Program
• fitness reimbursement program
• educational assistance
• employee discount programs
• optional supplemental insurance (e.g., accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity)
• legal/identity theft protection plans

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

At Tosca, we believe in fostering a workplace where everyone is treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable environment where all qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Compliance

Tosca participates in the E-Verify program to confirm the employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. For more information, please visit the E-Verify website.