Plant Manager

Silgan Unicep; Spokane (WA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company seeks a Plant Manager in Spokane, WA, to manage daily operations and ensure compliance with federal regulations. Key responsibilities include production oversight, strategic planning, and financial management while fostering team leadership and accountability. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in engineering or related fields with 5-7 years of management experience within a manufacturing environment, particularly under FDA regulations. This role is vital for maintaining quality standards and supporting company growth initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of related management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an FDA-regulated manufacturing facility with demonstrated GMP compliance.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily manufacturing and packaging activities to meet schedules.
• Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices and safety regulations.
• Develop and manage annual operating plans and capital budgets.

Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques

Ability to manage multiple projects

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project)

Job description

Under the direction of the General Manager of Silgan Unicep, the Plant Manager works within a framework of established practices and precedents to plan, manage and maintain an ongoing cost effective and responsive organization

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Production Oversight: Manage daily manufacturing and packaging activities to meet customer specifications and production schedules.
• Regulatory Compliance: Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA).
• Quality & Integrity: Oversee the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drive root cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for any deviations.
• Financial Management: Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOP) and capital budgets; track profit and loss (P&L) performance while identifying cost-saving initiatives.
• Client & Stakeholder Relations: Act as a key point of contact for external clients, ensuring their product requirements are met and fostering trust through transparent performance reporting.
• Strategic Planning: Lead facility expansions, technology upgrades (such as AI and IoT integration), and the onboarding of new product lines.
• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and mentor a high-performing workforce, fostering an environment of accountability, collaboration, and safety.
• Provide leadership for employees through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
• Manage efficient utilization of personnel, material usage and waste, control of variable manufacturing costs and overhead.
• Establish a manufacturing plan to include specific departmental goals and objectives and effectively communicate those to all levels.
• Together with Engineering and Quality, evaluate, manage and implement process and procedural changes designed to improve productivity, capacity and overall efficiency while maintaining a culture that emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance.
• Drive Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) activities to forecast and manage anticipated changes in staffing requirements and equipment capacities.
• Support company growth initiatives, by working with other departments to ensure new products, processes, and plans are delivered within established time frames, budgets and guidelines.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five to seven years related management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in an FDA regulated manufacturing facility, with a demonstrated ability to implement systems that promote GMP compliance preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 preferred.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques.
• Experience with materials and inventory management, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize to meet established timelines and organizational commitments.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project).