Plant Manager - Lean, Safety & Quality Leader

Professional Packaging Systems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established, stable company

Leadership role with national brand

Career growth within growing org

Job summary

Qual Pac (A Pro Pac Company) is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a high-volume facility for a dedicated Frito-Lay account near Charlotte, NC. You will drive safety, quality, and production, overseeing a ~300-person workforce across multiple shifts while coordinating production plans, scheduling, and inventory control.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will champion Lean and Six Sigma, build a culture of accountability, and manage relationships with the customer to ensure exceptional

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in a manufacturing leadership role

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations across multiple shifts to meet safety, quality, and production goals
• Oversee scheduling, production plans, and inventory control for high-volume output
• Drive safety, food safety, and quality programs (OSHA, SQF, AIB) across the facility
• Coach and develop managers and supervisors; manage a ~300-person workforce
• Maintain strong customer relationships with Frito-Lay and report performance metrics
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma to improve throughput and reduce waste
• Manage budgets, labor utilization, and maintenance programs
• Oversee WMS and quality systems to ensure asset uptime and compliance

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Safety Management

Production Management

Team Development

Customer Relations

WMS

Microsoft Office

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Qual Pac (A Pro Pac Company) is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a high-volume facility for a dedicated Frito-Lay account near Charlotte, NC. You will drive safety, quality, and production, overseeing a ~300-person workforce across multiple shifts while coordinating production plans, scheduling, and inventory control.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will champion Lean and Six Sigma, build a culture of accountability, and manage relationships with the customer to ensure exceptional