Plant Manager - Lean Ops Leader & Team Builder

Vandor Corporation; Richmond (IN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

HSA with employer contribution

401(k) with company match

Vacation Time

Company-paid holidays

Additional benefits and Team Member pl

Job summary

Progress Packaging & Technologies, a division of Vandor, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, develop people, and turn strategy into measurable results. The role has broad responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement, with a Monday–Friday on-site schedule and 1st shift hours.

You will build and coach a high-performing team across shifts, champion lean initiatives, and partner with leadership on strategic priorities while

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in the packaging and paper converting industry.
• Experience directing and leading multishift production teams.
• Bachelor’s degree in management, engineering, or equivalent industrial experience.
• Strong manufacturing leadership and team-development skills.
• Ability to think strategically while remaining connected to day-to-day operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to delegate effectively and achieve results through others.
• Microsoft Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve quality, delivery, cost, and performance goals.
• Build, coach, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team within multiple shifts.
• Champion lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure products and processes consistently meet quality and customer requirements.
• Develop annual operating plans, budgets, and capacity analysis.
• Analyze costs, forecasts, and operational performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Develop future leaders through coaching, cross-training, education, and apprenticeships.
• Partner with company leadership on strategic goals and operational priorities.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Presentation skills

Delegation

Team development

Education

Bachelor's degree in management, engineering, or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Progress Packaging & Technologies, a division of Vandor, is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead manufacturing operations, develop people, and turn strategy into measurable results. The role has broad responsibility for safety, quality, delivery, cost, and continuous improvement, with a Monday–Friday on-site schedule and 1st shift hours.

You will build and coach a high-performing team across shifts, champion lean initiatives, and partner with leadership on strategic priorities while