Plant Manager

Mauser Packaging Solutions; Valparaiso (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions in Florida seeks an experienced Operations Leader to drive Lean manufacturing improvements and optimize plant performance. You will lead production scheduling, safety, quality, and cost control, while guiding teams across engineering, maintenance, and operations.

The role requires a strong track record in high-speed plastics manufacturing, Six Sigma, ISO quality systems, and active collaboration with customers and suppliers to improve efficiency and results.

Qualifications

• Must have Lean manufacturing experience and a track record of continuous improvement.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification is a plus.
• Experience with plastic injection molding environments is required.
• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact.
• Experience managing to ISO or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience implementing an Operating System (e.g., Toyota Production System) is desired.

Responsibilities

• Ensures facility produces high quality products efficiently within budgeted costs.
• Leads Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manages profit and loss and drives plant performance and KPIs.
• Leads strategic planning including cost reduction, capital, and resources.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Plastic Injection Molding

Customer Interaction

ISO Quality Standards

Toyota Production System

Education

Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Engineering/Operations/Business

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 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 plusProven 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)

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.