Plant Manager

Silgan Plastics Corporation; Kentucky; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Plastics Corporation is seeking a Plant Manager for our Kentucky manufacturing facility. This leadership role is accountable for the plant's safe, efficient operation and performance, aligning tactical and strategic plans with corporate goals.

You will direct staff, manage budgets, ensure regulatory compliance, and maintain strong relationships with customers and cross-functional teams, delivering regular updates to upper management.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in technical or business discipline.
• Minimum 5 years plant management experience.
• Experience managing diverse staff in a medium to large plastics operation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to plant staff to ensure cohesive operation.
• Meet or exceed safety, quality and efficiency goals.
• Meet or exceed budget requirements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and SOX requirements.
• Maintain relationships with key customers for satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with upper management on key issues.
• Review key operating indices and respond to variations.
• Provide bi-weekly business updates to upper management.
• Prepare month-end business reports for leadership.
• Develop annual plant budget.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Technical background

Supervising managers

Writing skills

Computer skills

Presentation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (Technical or Business)

Job description

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

This is a leadership position directly accountable for the effective operation and performance of the manufacturing plant. The plant manager will ensure that the various functions of the operation interact cohesively to meet the overall goals of the corporation. The individual will also provide clear direction and leadership to the staff through goal setting and timely feedback. Must maintain a clear focus on the tactical & strategic plans of the facility and ensure that they are closely aligned with corporate goals and objectives. The plant manager interfaces with all cross-functional groups and acts as a liaison between the manufacturing plant and other disciplines. Has a fundamental responsibility to ensure product safety and quality as it applies to all the duties listed below.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership to the plant staff to ensure the various internal and external functions are operating efficiently and cohesively
• Ensure that the plant meets or exceeds key operating goals, i.e., safety, quality, & efficiency
• Meet or exceeds budget requirements
• Ensure plant is in compliance with all required regulatory agencies and with internal SOX requirements
• Maintain a close working relationship with key customers to ensure superior customer satisfaction
• Timely and effective communication with upper management on key issues
• Effectively manage relationships with cross functional support groups
• Proactive and regular review of all key operating indices including appropriate reactions to variations
• Provide Bi-Weekly business update for upper management review
• Prepare month end business report for upper management review
• Develop annual plant budget

EDUCATION

• Required: High School Diploma
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree (Technical or Business discipline)

EXPERIENCE

• Required: Minimum of 5 years plant management experience
• Preferred: 5-10 years’ experience managing a diverse staff in a medium to large technical plastic process operation

SKILLS

• Excellent communication & interpersonal skills; Strong technical background. Proven leadership skills with experience supervising managers; budgeting preparation and management skills; strong writing, computer and presentation skills.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada)

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis. Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law. Silgan is a equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

This page is specific to Silgan Containers, Silgan Closures, Silgan Plastics, Silgan Plastics Food Containers and Silgan Specialty packaging.

We are a leading worldwide manufacturer of dispensing and specialty closures for food, beverage, health care, garden, home, personal care, fragrance and beauty products. We are also a leading manufacturer of metal containers in North America and Europe, and we are the largest manufacturer of metal food containers in North America with a unit volume market share in the United States in 2021 of slightly more than half of the market. Additionally, we are a leading manufacturer of custom designed plastic containers in North America for a variety of markets, including the personal care, food, health care and household and industrial chemical markets.