Plant Manager

Genpa; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

Paid vacation

11 paid holidays

401k with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Daily pay access

Wellness programs

Job summary

Genpak in Texas is seeking a Plant Manager to direct the daily operations of our manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, efficiency, and quality within specifications. This senior role requires strong leadership, organizational skills and cross‑functional collaboration with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams.

You will drive continuous improvement, monitor metrics, and ensure compliance with GMP, SQF and OSHA standards while maintaining open communication with upper

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing leadership roles.
• Knowledge of GMP, SQF and OSHA regulatory requirements.
• Experience in plastics manufacturing processes (extrusion/thermoforming) is a plus.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee manufacturing teams including Production, Quality, Maintenance and Packaging.
• Coordinate with HR, Accounting and Purchasing to align goals and actions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SQF and audit readiness.
• Monitor safety and environmental policies per OSHA/EPA standards.
• Analyze metrics, set targets and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Report production performance and manage day-to-day operations.

Skills

Project management

Leadership

Interpersonal communication

Continuous improvement

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field

Tools

MS Office

Database applications

Job description

DIRECT REPORTS: Material Scheduling Manager, Production Manager, Process Engineer, Maintenance Manager

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

ROLE:

The Plant Manager is responsible for directing and managing the everyday operation of the manufacturing facility. Responsibilities are to be completed with consideration of safety, cost, efficiency, timeliness and production of a quality product within specifications. This is a highly collaborative position requiring strong organizational, follow up and communication skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee, plan and coordinate manufacturing teams including Production, Quality, Material Scheduling, Environmental Health & Safety, Maintenance and Process/Engineering.
• Coordinate with Human Resource, Accounting and Purchasing team members to ensure needs and goals are clearly communicated and that actions are being taken to fully support manufacturing.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, SPC and SQF requirements and serve as a leader and resource during audit processes.
• Ensure safety and environmental policies and procedures are compliant with OSHA, EPA local, state and federal and standards
• Establish systems to collect metric data, analyze productivity and set targets to meet revenue and cost goals.
• Create a positive work environment by ensuring an “Open Door” culture and fostering the positive exchange of ideas.
• Identify and coordinate Continuous Improvement projects to improve safety, productivity and quality results.
• Review, track and report on production and operating metrics.
• Develop, review and approve policies and procedures in support of day-to-day operations

Technical Competencies:

Project Management:

• Ability to oversee, coordinate and/or support continuous improvement projects from conception through to implementation

Interpersonal/Communication:

• Ability to participate and/or foster interdepartmental communication and teamwork.
• Ability to prioritize multi-task duties without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Effective written and verbal communication and the ability to disseminate information in a timely and diplomatic manner.
• Ability to work under pressure, meet scheduled deadlines, respond to emergency situations without loss of efficiency or composure.
• Communicate regularly and pro-actively with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
• Demonstrates the servant leadership values of valuing people, humility, listening, trust and caring toward the employees under their stewardship.
• Demonstrates a high level of responsiveness to employee concerns and ideas for improvement.
• Ability to establish and build relationships with internal/external customers.
• Ability to utilize professional negotiations skills and training.

Technical Knowledge:

• Demonstrates familiarity with finished goods, production supplies and materials, production methods and procedures.
• Demonstrates fundamental understanding of polymer processing to include extrusion and thermoforming.
• Ability to analyze and apply knowledge of machine/equipment capabilities to maximize production schedules.
• Demonstrates a fundamental understanding of standard manufacturing business processes.
• Demonstrate ability to initiate and perform root cause analysis and implement corrective action to drive improvement.
• Ability to meet or exceed performance standards and continuously improve upon them.

Quality:

• Ability to read, understand and analyze statistical data and characteristics.
• Ability to correctly utilize gauging equipment.

Compliance & Regulatory:

• Ensures receiving, storage and usage procedures of production materials or supplies are completed in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Safe Quality Food (SQF).
• Maintain required records and documentation, as related to materials and supplies, for internal/external audit requirements including SPC, GMP, SQF and customer specific (Panda Express, Yum).
• Create processes, ensure compliance and train employees on standard operational procedures in relation to SPC program, polices, procedures and third party GMP audits.

Safety:

• Demonstrated ability to comply with all Company policies and procedures and to uphold, support and exemplify the safety programs and standards.
• Demonstrated understanding of the key components that comprise an effective plant wide safety program along with the ability to lead, develop and drive world class

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• Large plants require a minimum of 5 years of experience as Manufacturing Plant Manager.
• Medium plants require a minimum of 5 years of combined experience of any of the following: Plant, Production and/or Maintenance Management.
• Small plants require a minimum of 5 years of Production and/or Maintenance Management experience.
• Education or a degree in a relevant field a plus.
• Knowledge of the Plastics Industry processes and equipment, specifically extrusion and thermoforming.
• Knowledge of raw material and production supplies utilized in the production of finished goods.
• Knowledge of MS Office and familiarity with database applications.
• Basic understanding of plastic physical properties and behaviors

ADA – ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Must be able to:

• Work an 8-hour shift with overtime as required.
• stand and/or walk constantly
• Sit occasionally
• Speak and hear constantly
• Use of fingers, hands and arms constantly

Genpak offers a comprehensive benefits package to all team members which includes but is not limited to:

• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision
• Paid Vacation Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• 401k with a generous company match
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Daily Pay Access

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