Plant Manager

LeoForce; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance

Company-matched 401(k)

Flexible spending account

Disability & Life insurance

Tuition reimbursement

10 paid holidays

Vacation time

Long term career stability

Job summary

LeoForce in Longview, Texas seeks an experienced Plant Manager to lead plastics manufacturing operations, driving safety, quality, and productivity while implementing strategic improvements. The role requires hands-on leadership and a track record of operations excellence in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years managing a plant in blown-film manufacturing, a Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field (MBA preferred), and proven ability to develop teams and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or related advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily plant operations and ensuring policies are followed.
• Developing processes to maximize safety, quality, and productivity.
• Plan, organize, and direct day-to-day operations to exceed customer expectations.
• Increase production capacity while controlling costs and maintaining quality.
• Implement strategies aligned with company initiatives and provide clear direction.
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions as needed.
• Lead, recruit, and develop plant staff with a focus on growth.
• Analyze data to identify waste or overtime opportunities.
• Enforce plant safety procedures and standards.
• Develop systems to track productivity, metrics, and performance targets.

Skills

Leadership & team development

Continuous improvement

Data analysis & decision making

Budgeting & strategic planning

Safety & quality focus

Strong problem solving

People management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or related field

MBA or related advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Computer literacy & software applications

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Manager
Salary: $180,000 - $180,000 per year

Job Details

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Plant Manager to join our fast-paced manufacturing team. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in the plastics manufacturing industry and a proven track record in continuous improvement. The successful candidate will have a hands‑on approach and will be committed to the expansion and success of the business by implementing strategies that increase productivity and enable sales growth.

Longview,TX, US

Responsibilities

• Overseeing daily operations of the plant ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Developing processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Planning, organizing, directing, and running optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations.
• Increasing production, assets capacity, and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Implementing strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus.
• Monitoring operations and trigger corrective actions.
• Sharing a trusting relationship with the workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff.
• Collecting and analyzing data to find places of waste or overtime.
• Committing to plant safety procedures.
• Developing systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or a related field. An MBA or related advanced degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in a plant management role within a manufacturing environment (specifically blown film).
• Proven managerial experience with the ability to lead, manage, and develop a team.
• Proven track record of successfully implementing continuous improvement initiatives resulting in cost savings and improved operational efficiency.
• In-depth knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation, and human resources).
• Familiarity with industry-standard equipment and technical expertise.
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory, and stewardship processes.
• Computer literacy and the ability to use various software applications.
• Strong team building, decision-making, and people management skills.
• Ability to create accountability and lead by example.
• Strong problem solving and creative skills and the ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analyses.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Plant Manager who is passionate about manufacturing, teamwork, and driving continuous improvement. It offers a permanent role that provides an opportunity to make a difference.

A bit about us

For nearly half a century we have been recognized as a leader in our industry. We leverage technology, design and engineering capabilities to create only the highest quality products tailored to the needs of our clients across a wide variety of industries.

Why join us

• Medical, Vision, and Dental insurance
• Company-matched 401(k)
• Flexible spending account
• Disability & Life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• 10 paid holidays
• Vacation time
• Long term career stability

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