Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions; New Jersey; On-site; USD 112,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in New Jersey is seeking an experienced leader for operations management. The role involves ensuring efficient production, driving Lean Manufacturing initiatives, and managing profit and loss. Candidates should have a Bachelor or Master’s degree and 7-10 years of relevant experience in manufacturing environments.

The position offers an annual salary range of $112K – $140K along with a comprehensive benefits package including medical and dental coverage.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, or process improvement roles.
• Proven experience in high-speed manufacturing environments.
• Experience managing to ISO or equivalent quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensures high quality and efficient production within budget.
• Leads Lean Manufacturing initiatives for continuous improvement.
• Conducts talent reviews and trains staff.

Skills

Leadership in Lean Manufacturing

Problem Resolution

Team Management

Safety Culture Promotion

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management

Tools

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification

Toyota Production Systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Ensures that the facility provides the highest quality products produced in the most efficient manner within budgeted costs. Implements systems to effectively manage production schedules properly supporting the business.
• Leads the effort and drives Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques fostering continuous improvement within the facility. Acts in a proactive fashion regarding problem resolution.
• Manages profit and loss for the facility and drives Plant performance and reviews KPIs regularly (Daily, Weekly and Monthly).
• Leads the overall strategic planning efforts for the location which include cost reduction initiatives, capital planning and resources as well as in other areas.
• Manages the overall safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and other administrative functions for the facility.
• Leads the effort in maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient operation working within all company guidelines and local/state/federal regulations.
• Strives to improve the plant’s safety accident record year over year in creating a positive safety culture for all employees. Conducts safety walks of the facility on a weekly basis.
• Conducts talent reviews. Trains, develops, and motivates staff to optimize the workforce. Delivers performance reviews and any feedback to the team as needed.
• Conducts weekly staff meetings which focus on key operative measurements.
• Schedules and conducts plant communication meetings for all employees.
• Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary.
• Works as necessary to establish positive community relationships.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management
• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people
• Previous experience working in a Lean environment.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus
• Proven experience and record of successes in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Experience with plastic injection molding environment, and metal processing/metal forming strong preferred
• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
• Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design.
• Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards
• Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)

The annual salary range is $112K – $140K. Exact salary offered will depend on candidate’s experience, work location, skills, etc.

Mauser Packaging Solutions offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Mauser Packaging Solutions is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.