Plant Manager: High-Volume Foam & Paper Cup Ops

WinCup; Tolleson (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid holidays

PTO

401(k) matching

Job summary

WinCup in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our integrated foam cup, paper cup, and lid manufacturing facility. You will oversee production lines, drive throughput, control costs, and ensure food-safety and quality standards across all processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of plant management in plastics or consumer products, a technical degree, strong leadership, and proven experience with lean initiatives and safety excellence.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of Plant Manager experience in manufacturing (plastics/consumer products preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field is desirable.
• Strong leadership, analytical, and problem-solving skills; experience with lean initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to multi-task in a hands-on environment.
• Fluency in English and compliance with GMP/safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee foam cup, paper cup, and lid production lines to meet daily volume and quality targets.
• Lead production teams and optimize forming equipment to reduce scrap and increase throughput.
• Manage inventories of raw materials and finished goods; coordinate maintenance across equipment.
• Ensure food safety, GMP, HACCP, and SQF compliance; maintain zero injuries where possible.
• Plan production activity and schedule workforce to ensure timely delivery of customer orders.
• Develop and mentor staff for succession and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing

Lean implementation

Plastics experience

Quality focus

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a technical field

Job description

WinCup in Tolleson, AZ is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our integrated foam cup, paper cup, and lid manufacturing facility. You will oversee production lines, drive throughput, control costs, and ensure food-safety and quality standards across all processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of plant management in plastics or consumer products, a technical degree, strong leadership, and proven experience with lean initiatives and safety excellence.