Plant Manager: Foam & Paper Operations Leader

WaveCrest Staffing Group; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

WaveCrest Staffing Group seeks a Plant Manager to own daily plant operations in Tolleson, AZ, leading production supervisors and staff across foam and paper converting lines. You will drive volume, quality, and safety while reducing scrap and downtime.

The role requires 5+ years in plant leadership within automotive, packaging, or plastics, with an engineering mindset and hands-on thermoforming/paper-converting experience. Direct-hire position with a salary in the $120k–$150k range plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Plant Manager in a manufacturing environment.
• Engineering background with solid operations management experience running a sizeable plant.
• Hands-on experience with plastics thermoforming and/or paper converting.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead production across foam, paper cup, and lid lines to meet daily output and quality goals.
• Optimize thermoforming and converting equipment to reduce scrap and boost throughput.
• Manage a team of supervisors and shop floor staff, with direct leadership at multiple levels.
• Champion a strong safety culture with a goal of zero injuries and incidents.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules across foam and paper equipment and manage inventories.

Skills

Plant management

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a technical field

Tools

Plastics thermoforming

Paper converting

Job description

WaveCrest Staffing Group seeks a Plant Manager to own daily plant operations in Tolleson, AZ, leading production supervisors and staff across foam and paper converting lines. You will drive volume, quality, and safety while reducing scrap and downtime.

The role requires 5+ years in plant leadership within automotive, packaging, or plastics, with an engineering mindset and hands-on thermoforming/paper-converting experience. Direct-hire position with a salary in the $120k–$150k range plus bonus.