Plant Manager

Advantage Label and Packaging, Inc; Kentwood (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Health Savings Account with companycon

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Stock purchase program

Educational reimbursement

Job summary

Advantage Label and Packaging, a UFPI Packaging Company, is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee manufacturing operations and related departments, aligning production schedules with cost and productivity targets.

The role requires developing plans, coordinating activities, staffing effectively, and maintaining safety and quality standards across the plant. A Bachelor’s degree plus 3+ years of supervisory experience is expected, with strong MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering.
• Minimum of three years of experience as production supervisor or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Basic understanding of flexographic pre‑press, press, and finishing activities.

Responsibilities

• Formulates long and short range business plans and goals.
• Ensures plant assets are properly managed and safeguarded.
• Staffs operations to meet production levels and cost objectives.
• Leads and motivates production teams and coaches subordinates.
• Analyzes operations and layouts to improve efficiency and reduce scrap.
• Manages inventory, procurement, and finished goods packaging as required.
• Ensures safety, OSHA compliance, and policy adherence.

Skills

Strategic planning

Problem solving

Leadership

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Industrial Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Advantage Label and Packaging, a UFPI Packaging Company, was built upon the belief that relationships are the fundamental elements for success. From our customers and suppliers to our team members, our goal is to create long‑term partnerships based on trust. Our unique approach to labeling solutions is to be the expert and trusted advisor for every piece of the puzzle, not just printed labels. The breadth of our solutions includes equipment, software, technical support, and service. This has led to us growing our sales nationwide and internationally.

Job Summary

The Plant Manager is responsible for the management and coordination of the plant's manufacturing operations and related department operations consistent with cost, profit and productivity objectives. Develops production schedules for area of responsibility, coordinates activity with other areas and forecasts the production requirements of the Company.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Formulates long and shortrange business plans and goals. Ensure that all plant assets in area of responsibility are properly managed and safeguarded. Staffs assigned operations to meet production levels consistent with cost objectives. Ensures that employees are properly trained. Lead and motivate the production team activities directly or through supervisors and lead operators ensuring all activities are carried on appropriately and in a cost-effective manner within our established timelines. Coaches and develops subordinates, evaluates performance and initiates corrective action as required. Establishes work center operation efficiency standards. Monitors performance to established efficiency and quality standards to allow for smooth‑flowing production and fully utilizing internal capacity and initiates corrective action as required. Ensures performance reviews are conducted in accordance with policy in area of responsibility. Ensures that facility conditions and housekeeping conform to Company standards in area of responsibility and working with Purchasing Specialist to coordinate outside services for upkeep and repair of the production facility. Monitors expenses for area of responsibility and initiates corrective action as required. Analyzes production operations and workflow and develops improvement recommendations. Monitors output and scrap to ensure efficient resource utilization and initiates corrective action as required within area of responsibility. Manages inventory in area of responsibility, ensures inventory is rotated in accordance with operational policy, and participates in month end inventory. Ensures that machinery in area of operation is properly maintained. Orders supplies, initiates purchase orders and approves timecards and incentives. Manages finished goods packaging as required. Prepares various reports and logs as required. Participates in the Safety Committee process and ensures that assigned operations are performed consistent with Company and OSHA policies, practices and procedures. Stay abreast of industry trends and keep an eye on emerging technologies, methods, solutions, materials, products and equipment related to our Production Operations. Ensures that operations are performed with Federal, State and local laws and regulations, and Company policy and procedure.

Qualifications

Preferred Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field. Minimum of three years of experience as production supervisor or equivalent. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office including Excel, Word and Outlook. Basic understanding of flexographic pre‑press, press, and finishing activities.

What We Are Looking For and Our Core Values

Demonstrates ability to analyze workload and focus on priorities and time‑sensitive tasks. Has recognized success in strategic planning, decision‑making and problem solving. Has strong conflict management. Seeing the best in yourself and in others. Desiring a meaningful relationship with the customer. Seeking out challenges and thriving on them. Having a Heart of a Servant.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Health Savings Account with company contribution
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic and voluntary life insurance
• Disability insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Stock purchase program with employee discount
• Educational reimbursement
• Wellness programs and challenges
• Other supplemental benefits

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Wondering what the companies of UFP Industries are all about? We're successful. We've been around for more than 65 years, and we've been profitable every year since our founding. We work hard, and we know how to set and beat records. We're competitive. Our line of work is demanding, but you'll get back what you put in and have fun doing it. We're family. We care for each other and want to see each other succeed. We enjoy watching each other build great careers and take advantage of the many opportunities we have to advance. And that makes UFP Industries a great place to be. We work hard and smart. We learn and grow from each other, from experience, from trial and error, from success. We collaborate to maintain our competitive edge. And we do it all on a global scale.