Plant Manager

Printpack Inc; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Life insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

401(k)

Matching gift program

Employee assistance programs

Educational assistance

Service awards

Job summary

Printpack Inc. in Jackson, TN is seeking a Plant Manager to lead daily safety, production, and maintenance operations at the Jackson plant.

You will drive continuous improvement in safety, waste, quality, and productivity and foster teamwork, engagement, and a culture of high performance across all functions. As PLT member, you will implement manufacturing strategies, manage budgeted spending, and champion initiatives to improve plant profitability and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• High character and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Model the Printpack Core Values and Expectations of our Leaders, including Respect for People, Customer Focus, and Continuous Improvement.
• Provide overall plant leadership that creates an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among all functions both inside and outside the facility.
• Foster an environment of unity and associate engagement where individual associates are valued, empowered to improve their work processes, and gain personal fulfillment through their work.
• Support a culture of safety within the plant and ensure all plant safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Exhibit a customer-centric attitude and maintain plant-wide focus on quality, service, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead/Support the production, quality, and maintenance functions to maximize plant and business unit profitability, and to achieve plant and company objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Education

College degree – or equivalent experience

Job description

Printpack is currently seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Plant Manager. The Plant Manager will be based at the Jackson, TN, plant and will report to the Director, Manufacturing. The Plant Manager is responsible for providing leadership to the daily safety, production, and maintenance operations of the plant and for driving continuous improvement in the areas of safety, waste, quality, and productivity. A key responsibility is the overall leadership of the plant to further an environment conducive to high levels of teamwork, unity, and associate engagement.

Minimum Requirements

• Prior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• High character/integrity

Plant Manager Responsibilities

• Model the Printpack Core Values and Expectations of our Leaders, including Respect for People, Customer Focus, and Continuous Improvement.
• Provide overall plant leadership that creates an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration among all functions both inside and outside the facility.
• Foster an environment of unity and associate engagement where individual associates are valued, empowered to improve their work processes, and gain personal fulfillment through their work.
• Support a culture of safety within the plant and ensure all plant safety policies and procedures are followed.
• Exhibit a customer-centric attitude and maintain plant-wide focus on quality, service, and customer satisfaction.
• Lead/Support the production, quality, and maintenance functions to maximize plant and business unit profitability, and to achieve plant and company objectives.
• Improve upon existing procedures and standards, or initiate new ones, to ensure associate safety, maximize productivity, quality and service, and minimize waste.
• Ensure all company and local policies are consistently followed.
• Facilitate the professional and personal development of all direct reports, including providing appropriate feedback.
• As a member of the Plant Leadership Team (PLT), help to drive overall business unit performance improvements and provide general leadership to organization-wide initiatives.
• Implement manufacturing strategies and action plans that support the business goals for the plant and Printpack’s strategic initiatives.
• Manage productivity, quality, waste, and safety initiatives.
• Manage and improve manpower utilization within existing departments and processes.
• Schedule stability that allows for maximum return on efficiencies with the highest possible level of service.
• Create a work environment that encourages associates to participate in problem-solving activities and provide constructive input and action items.
• Support the teamwork of all internal departments working effectively together to achieve external customer satisfaction.
• Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational excellence experience is strongly preferred
• Lean manufacturing experience
• College degree – or equivalent experience

Printpack is proudly an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. Embracing diversity enhances our work culture and is vital to our success. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital/parental status, genetic information, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, disability, marital status, military or veteran status or affiliation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. To view your rights and government notices, please see the links below: Know Your Rights - Conozca sus Derechos - Your Rights Under USERRA (dol.gov) - FMLA - FMLA (Spanish) - Polygraph Protection - Right to Work - Right to Work (Spanish)

Benefits

• medical coverage
• dental coverage
• life insurance
• short-term and long-term disability
• 401(k)
• matching gift program
• employee assistance programs
• educational assistance
• service awards

Printpack’s competition can buy the same equipment and materials, but the difference has always been the people who walk their plant floors and stroll through their hallways. There is no question that Printpack’s associates are a major factor in why their customers have faithfully relied on the Printpack level of service for over 60 years. Printpack offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to promote wellness and provide protection for its associates and their families. Some of their competitive benefits include medical coverage, dental coverage, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), matching gift program, employee assistance programs, educational assistance, and service awards. The Printpack Statement of Philosophy reflects on a commitment to their associates and a belief that they should “provide opportunities for personal fulfillment and growth commensurate with each individual’s highest level of competence and degree of contribution.” As an equal opportunity employer, Printpack remains focused on creating an inclusive environment. One that embraces diversity as an enhancement to their work culture and a vital contributor to their success. Printpack is “Converting Vision into Value” for their associates, their community, their customers, and hopefully…for you.