Plant Manager - High-Volume Warehouse & Reverse Logistics

Propak; Bridgeton (MO); On-site; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay option

PTO

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

HSAs

401(k) with match

Flexible benefits

Prescription drug coverage

Free Life Insurance & AD&D

Vision benefits

Dental coverage

Voluntary STD

EAP

Job summary

Propak in Bridgeton, MO seeks an experienced Plant Manager for a high-volume warehouse and reverse-logistics operation. You will lead safety, quality, and productivity across 54 employees, including pallet repair and sorting, with a hands-on, on-site leadership style.

The role requires strong production planning, labor management, continuous improvement, and cost control to drive profitability and customer satisfaction. Competitive salary and bonus offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, logistics, or operations.
• 5+ years of progressive operations management experience.
• Proven leadership of large hourly workforces.
• Experience with P&L or cost-center management and operating budgets.
• Strong production planning and labor scheduling knowledge.
• Experience in pallet repair, reverse logistics, or similar.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and warehouse safety practices.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of a high-volume warehouse and pallet repair facility ensuring safety, productivity, quality, cost, and customer service.
• Oversee inbound/outbound logistics, sorting, and storage activities.
• Maintain a strong presence on the production floor and develop supervisors and hourly staff.
• Develop staffing plans, labor allocation, and workflows to maximize efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs, production output, labor productivity, and inventory accuracy.
• Manage facility financial performance including budgets and cost control.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance and safety inspections.
• Build relationships with customers and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership

Operations management

Financial management

Production management

Warehouse operations

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration / Supply Chain Management / Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

WMS / inventory systems

Job description

Propak in Bridgeton, MO seeks an experienced Plant Manager for a high-volume warehouse and reverse-logistics operation. You will lead safety, quality, and productivity across 54 employees, including pallet repair and sorting, with a hands-on, on-site leadership style.

The role requires strong production planning, labor management, continuous improvement, and cost control to drive profitability and customer satisfaction. Competitive salary and bonus offered.