Plant Manager -- Plastics/Packaging

Direct Recruiters, Inc.; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting firm is seeking a Plant Manager for an innovative manufacturer in the plastics and packaging industry. This mid-senior level role involves leading a team of 60+ employees and ensuring operational excellence while focusing on sustainability. Candidates should have experience in continuous manufacturing and unionized environments. Competitive salary ranges from $95,000 to $120,000 annually.

Qualifications

• Proven success leading and developing front-line teams.
• Experience in unionized environments.
• Background in continuous manufacturing.
• Passion for operational sustainability and circular practices.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a team of 60+ employees.
• Engage and motivate the team for operational excellence.
• Drive production goals in a leadership capacity.

Skills

Leadership and team development

Experience in unionized environments

Continuous manufacturing experience

Operational sustainability focus

Job description

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We’re leading the search for a Plant Manager to join a high-profile, innovative manufacturer in the plastics and packaging industry. This is a unique opportunity to step into a key leadership role with the support and visibility of a well-established organization.

As Plant Manager, you’ll oversee a team of 60+ employees, including both internal staff and contract labor. Your direct reports will include the Operations Manager, Maintenance Manager, Process Engineer and Operations Supervisors. We're looking for a hands-on leader who can engage, motivate and drive a front-line team toward daily operational excellence.

• Proven success leading and developing front-line teams to meet real-time production goals
• Experience in unionized environments
• Background in continuous manufacturing (vs. batch)
• Passion for operational sustainability and circular manufacturing practices

This role offers the chance to make a meaningful impact, both in team performance and the company’s broader sustainability goals.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing and Management

• Industries

  Plastics Manufacturing and Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

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