Plant Manager

Silgan Dispensing Systems; Macedonia (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Dispensing Systems in Ohio seeks an experienced Plant General Manager to lead manufacturing operations, drive cost efficiency, and maintain high-quality standards. You will manage budgeting, safety programs, and lean initiatives while developing the plant team and collaborating with corporate and commercial functions.

The role requires 5–7 years in plant/general management within manufacturing, with leadership experience overseeing a 100–250 employee site. Travel up to 20% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 5-7 years of plant/general management experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in leadership roles and change management within manufacturing.
• Experience leading a plant with 100-250 employees.

Responsibilities

• Direct production operations to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency, and quality standards.
• Develop and execute the plant's strategic business plan and budget.
• Lead safety, lean, and quality programs and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Coach and develop plant staff and succession plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external partners to meet business objectives.
• Drive improvements in delivery performance, inventory control, and waste reduction.
• Communicate effectively with employees, customers, and stakeholders.

Skills

Income statement analysis

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Communication

Change management

People development

Operational excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Essential Job Functions

Establishes effective plant culture by ensuring individual accountability, creating a performance management focus, and encouraging a high level of employee engagement. Prepares the plant budget and manages the business by controlling costs and meeting expected financial results. Develops a strategic business plan for the local site. Directs production operations to ensure cost effectiveness, efficiency, and consistency with prescribed quality and other performance standards. Ensures proper methods and promptness of communication to employees, customers, and internal/external business associates. Organizes exchanges of best practices with other plants. Communicate and collaborates with all centralized business units to achieve overall business objectives. Leads the performance of the plant by operating with a set of standards and meeting or exceeding key performance targets in areas of safety, customer complaints, customer deliveries, production efficiency, waste, inventory control, lean savings, cash and operating profit. Develops and implements operating policies and procedures consistent with Corporate Policy. Researches, evaluates, and recommends investments in technology, machines, equipment, systems or other assets, that will enhance the plant’s effectiveness in the areas of safety, quality and both production and labor efficiency. Participates in the resolution and prevention of customer complaints and promotes solid customer relations in partnership with the commercial organization. Collaborates with New Product Development and Engineering from project development through delivery to customer. Select, lead, and develop plant staff through coaching, mentoring and training to deliver the business results and for plant succession planning. Ensures strict compliance with all safety, environmental, local and Federal regulations by all plant personnel and visitors. Champions and supports all EHS and Lean programs. Responsible for establishing both the safety and lean culture in the plant. Champions and supports all Quality programs. Responsible for establishing quality lean culture in the plant.

EDUCATION

Bachelor's degree in related field and 5-7 years plant/general management experience in a manufacturing environment

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 5 years in various functions in a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 5 years in a leadership, change management role
• Must have experience leading a similar sized manufacturing plant (100-250 employees)

SKILLS

• Ability to analyze an income statement to improve operational performance and business results
• Ability to drive results in production operations and other key areas
• Ability to present complex business information to all levels
• Proven skills of leadership/influencing/collaboration
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)

COMPETENCIES

• Understanding of New Product Development cycle and processes
• Solid experience with good manufacturing practices (GMP), SPC, and Quality Systems
• Experience in Lean principles application
• Strategic thinking, decision maker through implementation
• Ability to work in a matrix organization
• People development and identifying talent
• Ability to create and implement change to support corporate strategy
• Excellent communication, verbally and written
• Demonstrated leadership practices (leading, coaching, vision, employee relations)

OTHER

• Ability to travel up to 20%; domestic and international

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

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.

Silgan Dispensing creates dispensing solutions for some of the world’s most iconic brands—from triggers and pumps to sprayers and closures. When you join our team, you become part of a global community where your unique perspectives help shape our future. You'll have the opportunity to be hands‑on, get directly involved in meaningful work, and make a tangible impact from day one.