Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions is seeking a Plant Leader in Valparaiso, IN to drive Lean manufacturing initiatives and optimize plant performance. You will oversee safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance and administration while leading strategic planning and cost-reduction efforts.

The role requires driving profitability, managing KPIs and developing the workforce through talent reviews, performance feedback, and weekly meetings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7–10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process improvement roles including leading teams
• Experience working in a Lean environment
• Experience with plastic injection molding environment
• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact
• Experience managing to ISO or equivalent quality standards
• Experience implementing Operating Systems (e.g., Toyota Production System)

Responsibilities

• Ensures facility produces high-quality products efficiently within budgeted costs
• Leads Lean manufacturing initiatives and continuous improvement efforts
• Manages plant P&L and reviews KPIs daily, weekly and monthly
• Oversees safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance and admin functions
• Leads strategic planning including cost reduction, capital planning and resources
• Maintains safe, clean and efficient operations per company and regulatory guidelines

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Leadership

Process development

Continuous improvement

Education

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

Tools

Six Sigma Certification (Green/Black Belt)

Job description

• 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 in regard to 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 in an effort 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.

Responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION

• 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 in regard to 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 in an effort 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor's 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 required
• 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)

About Us

Do you want to work with people who are dedicated to innovation and making the world a better place? Do you want to build a career with a company that provides opportunities for growth and development?

Mauser Packaging Solutions is that company.

Our mission is to help our customers achieve better sustainability with their packaging. And we do that by giving our people the opportunity to do important work, solve interesting problems and be part of a diverse, forward-looking team.

At Mauser Packaging Solutions, you can be proud to work for a company that’s always striving to innovate and serve customers better—and help them be better stewards of the environment.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional—or just beginning your career—there’s a place where you can help make a difference at Mauser Packaging Solutions. Join us!

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.