Plant Manager

Whittle Limited; Missouri; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in premium label solutions is seeking a Plant Manager to oversee production operations. The role involves managing teams, ensuring safety, and collaborating on strategic objectives. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and over 5 years of experience in operations management, particularly in manufacturing. The position offers competitive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

10 paid holidays

Paid vacation at an accrued rate

Paid sick/personal days

Telemedicine

Life insurance

Long term disability insurance

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Dental

Vision

401(k) with auto-enroll

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations management, preferably in the label printing industry.
• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of the site and ensure the facility runs efficiently.
• Lead and develop the management team for the site including hiring, training, and performance management.
• Work with the finance team to set and manage the site budget.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Operations leadership

Financial understanding

Team management

Lean Manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the production facility and ensuring efficient and effective operations. The position establishes and manages systems, goals, objectives, operating procedures/processes, and management systems in support of corporate business strategies. The position has direct accountability and responsibility for meeting the manufacturing and financial goals of the site.

Plant Manager Roles and Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day responsibilities of the site and ensure the facility runs efficiently and meets production goals.

• Be the steward of the site’s safety culture and performance and work with the corporate safety team to ensure alignment

between site and corporate goals.

• Lead and develop the management team for the site including hiring, training, and performance management.

• Work with the corporate quality team to implement and monitor quality control processes and ensure all products meet our

high standards.

• Collaborate with senior management to develop and implement long-term operational strategies that align with the

company’s growth objectives.

• Work with the finance team to set and manage the site budget. Continually look for opportunities to reduce costs and improve

asset performance.

• Manage site staffing levels and ensure HR policies are implemented consistently and are aligned with the overall corporate HR

objectives.

• Lead with a Lean Manufacturing mindset and use the PDCA process and proper change management procedures for process

improvements.

• Display impeccable written and verbal communication skills employing visible leadership and personal communication.

• Implement and maintain a culture that embraces change and addresses employee concerns while meeting operational goals.

• Establish and manage KPIs and key operations metrics at the site and corporate levels.

Plant Manager Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build positive partnerships and working collaboratively with cross-

functional teams.

• Strong operations leadership skills and ability to balance both short-term needs and long-term business objectives.

• Operational and financial understanding of the fundamentals in manufacturing, production planning, procurement, logistics

and engineering.

• Ability to lead strategic projects while maintaining day-to-day activities.

• Demonstrated proficiency in leading and managing effective teams.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Teams.

• Able to learn new systems and procedures in a fast-paced work environment.

Plant Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in operations management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5+ years of experience in operations management, preferably in the label printing industry.

• Proven leadership skills with a track record of building and managing high-performing teams.

Company Paid Benefits:

• 10 paid holidays

• Paid vacation at an accrued rate

• Paid sick/personal days

• MDLive – Telemedicine*

• Life insurance*

• Long term disability insurance*

• Employee assistance program (EAP)*

Company Offered Benefits:

• Dental*

• Vision*

• 401(k) – first of the month after 90 days of employment – auto-enroll at 3%

• Short term disability*

• Voluntary life insurance*

• Flexible spending account – health care and/or dependent care*

• Critical illness insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and accident insurance*

Company Subsidized Benefits:

• Medical*

* Benefit will be available on the 1st of the month after 60 days of employment

** Benefit will be available after 90 days of employment

About Us:

Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, with a focus on sustainable solutions, complex decoration, and digital printing. With a heritage rooted in product development and comprehensive in-house manufacturing, the company draws on its wide variety of specialized printing expertise, including flexographic, rotogravure, and digital. Brook + Whittle operates nine production facilities across the US. To learn more about Brook + Whittle, visit www.brookandwhittle.com

Our Culture:

Our culture is first and foremost one of collaboration and teamwork. We hold ourselves to high professional, ethical, and fairness standards. We have zero tolerance for anything less. We celebrate our diverse workforce and reward good performance through our recognition program, advancement opportunities, and our compensation structure. We believe people are our greatest asset, that’s why we value individuals of strong character with drive, ambition, and creativity. We pride ourselves on long-lasting relationships with clients, vendors, and co-workers. We are the best at what we do and are looking for exceptional individuals to join our growing organization.

AAP / EEO Statement

Brook + Whittle provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Brook + Whittle complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Brook + Whittle expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Brook + Whittle LTD’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.