Plant Manager — Foam & Paper | Relocation Available & Bonus

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

Job summary

WaveCrest Staffing Group is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager in Tolleson, AZ to own daily operations across foam and paper converting lines. You will lead production supervisors and staff to meet volume, quality, and safety targets while driving continuous improvement.

Relocation assistance is available. This direct-hire role offers a competitive $120-150k salary plus bonus, regular hours Monday to Friday, and an emphasis on lean manufacturing, cost control, and leadership development.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a Plant Manager role in manufacturing.
• Background in automotive, packaging, or plastics manufacturing preferred.
• Engineering background with operations management experience.
• Hands-on with plastics thermoforming and/or paper converting.
• Bachelor's degree in a technical field preferred.
• Strong mechanical, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Lean manufacturing experience a plus.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead production across foam, paper cup, and lid manufacturing 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 personnel, with several direct reports at the leadership level.
• Champion a strong safety culture with a goal of zero recordable and lost-time injuries.
• Control raw material costs and manage inventory of resins, paperboard, and inks.
• Maintain consistent product quality for food service customers, minimizing complaints and quality-related business loss.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
• Coordinate maintenance schedules across foam and paper production equipment.
• Partner with sales and supply chain on scheduling and new product introductions.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, HACCP, and SQF standards.
• Develop and train team members at all levels, building bench strength for succession.

Skills

Plant management

Leadership

Problem solving

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/technical field

Tools

Thermoforming

Paper converting

Job description

WaveCrest Staffing Group is seeking a seasoned Plant Manager in Tolleson, AZ to own daily operations across foam and paper converting lines. You will lead production supervisors and staff to meet volume, quality, and safety targets while driving continuous improvement.

Relocation assistance is available. This direct-hire role offers a competitive $120-150k salary plus bonus, regular hours Monday to Friday, and an emphasis on lean manufacturing, cost control, and leadership development.