Plant Manager

MAX Solutions; Sturgis (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Solutions, Inc. seeks a Plant Manager in Sturgis, MI to lead overall plant operations, safety, quality, labor, and cost control. You will build and develop the site leadership team, drive efficiency, and ensure alignment with company goals. This hands-on role requires strong people management and ongoing process improvement.

The candidate will oversee production planning, equipment maintenance, and adherence to GMPs, with a focus on safety and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Previous management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably folding carton.
• Solid understanding of manufacturing practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to organize and assign tasks to employees.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct production activities and align with efficiency and cost goals.
• Coordinate production with scheduling, procurement, maintenance, and quality.
• Review production reports to identify nonconformities and issues.
• Prepare and submit required reports.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Director to develop SOPs for quality and ops.
• Adjust production schedules due to equipment failures or issues.
• Oversee the plant's supervision/management team for efficient operations.
• Maintain presses and machinery.
• Engage with hourly staff to improve production.
• Participate in Health and Safety Committee.
• Direct safety and environmental programs for the department.
• Assist HR on hiring and training requirements.
• Aim for Production KPIs and continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Demonstrate focus on Safety, Quality, CI, and Customer Satisfaction.
• Adhere to GMPs and related policies.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Founded by industry veterans Marc Shore and Dennis Kaltman, Max Solutions seeks to impact our customers, employees, communities and the environment through specialty packaging solutions that support the healthcare and consumer segments. We deliver this unmatched impact by investing in next-generation technology, building and supporting an exceptional team of people and never placing limits on creativity.

We are hiring a Plant Manager at our Sturgis, MI location. This role is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and day-to-day operations of the plant, including safety, production, quality, labor, and cost control. The Plant Manager will lead and develop the site leadership team, drive operational efficiency, and ensure alignment with company goals and standards. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong people management, operational discipline, and the ability to drive continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct production activities and ensure alignment with operational efficiency and cost considerations
• Coordinate productions activities with scheduling, procurement, maintenance, and quality to obtain optimum production and utilization of personnel, machines, and equipment
• Review and analyze production reports (OEE, downtime, etc.) to determine causes of nonconformity with production specifications and/or operations production problems
• Prepare and submit reports as required
• Collaborate with the Supply Chain Director to develop and implement standard operating procedures to enhance product quality and address operational challenges
• Revise production schedules and priorities in response to equipment failures or operational issues
• Oversee the plant’s supervision/management team to ensure efficient plant operations
• Oversee and participate in the upkeep of presses and other machinery
• Build an effective partnership with the plant hourly staff to improve overall plant production
• Participate and contribute as a member of the Health and Safety Committee
• Direct, maintain and enforce safety and environmental programs for the department
• Collaborate with Human Resources in the hiring process of new employees and training requirements
• Achieve Production KPI’s and promote continuous improvement with all staff
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Demonstrate a deliberate focus on Safety, Quality, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Satisfaction
• Adhere to all IFS PacSecure policies and procedures, including product safety, food safety, and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).

Qualifications/Skills Required

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent experience
• Previous management experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within the folding carton industry
• Solid understanding of manufacturing practices
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to organize and assign job tasks to employees
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environmentAbility to work individually as well as in a team environment
• Adaptable / enthusiastic to change and committed to corporate goals and objectives

Max Solutions, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status, or any other basis that is protected by federal, state or local law.