Plant Manager - Tennessee Facility

ZipRecruiter; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing company specializing in custom label production is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager for its new Tennessee facility. You'll lead operations, manage a small team, and ensure production quality. This role offers an exceptional opportunity to grow with the company while enjoying a competitive salary and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-matched 401(k)

Autonomy and support

Ground-floor opportunity to grow

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in label or packaging manufacturing.
• Strong technical aptitude for equipment maintenance.
• Experience managing a production floor.

Responsibilities

• Launch and manage day-to-day operations of the facility.
• Lead all local production floor activities and quality control.
• Hire, train, and develop a local team.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational Skills

Technical Aptitude

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Hands-on Learning Experience

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Plant Manager – Tennessee Facility
Location: Tennessee (Exact location TBD)
Salary: $100,000 base + 20% performance bonus
Company: CONFIDENTIAL - Headquartered in CA

About the Company:
We are a growing, high-performance company headquartered in California, with nearly 50 years in the business, specializing in custom label production with an eye toward quality, speed, and customer satisfaction. We are expanding our operations and launching a new facility in Tennessee, and we are seeking a hands-on, hard-charging Plant Manager to help us open, lead, and grow this critical operation.

About the Role:
This is a unique opportunity for a driven, high-aptitude leader who wants to roll up their sleeves, build something from the ground up, and run it like their own business. The Plant Manager will be responsible for launching and leading all aspects of the Tennessee facility, managing a small but growing team, and ensuring seamless production and delivery of customer orders.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership

• Launch and manage day-to-day operations of the Tennessee facility

• Lead all local production floor activities, scheduling, and quality control

• Estimate jobs, manage order entry, and ensure efficient scheduling of production

• Maintain and repair equipment and facility infrastructure

• Purchase supplies and manage local vendor relationships

Team Management

• Hire, train, and develop a local team of 7 to start, with growth expectations up to 25

• Directly manage staff, including:
  

  • 1 Customer Service Representative (estimating and project management)

  • 1 Production Prep

  • 1 Warehouse & Shipping

  • 3–4 Production Operators

• Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture

• Oversee local customer service operations and ensure exceptional client satisfaction
  

Logistics & Finance

• Manage local shipping and logistics to ensure timely order fulfillment

• Serve as the cost center manager for the Tennessee facility

• Coordinate closely with Livermore HQ on policies, procedures, and operational alignment

Qualifications:

• High school diploma required; additional education through hands-on learning strongly valued

• Must have run a production floor, preferably in label printing or commercial litho printing

• Strong technical aptitude for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

• Proven leadership skills in small-team environments

• Entrepreneurial mindset: resourceful, proactive, and unafraid of hard work

• Excellent organizational and communication skills

• Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with headquarters

• Experience in purchasing, logistics, estimating, and scheduling

Who You Are:

• 10 years of experience in label or packaging manufacturing

• A bootstrapper with high intelligence and the drive to grow

• Not just a manager, but a builder: someone who wants to create and own something

• Comfortable wearing multiple hats – from strategy to sweeping the floor if needed

• Eager to learn, hands-on, and ready to hustle

• Has experience managing a production floor and wants to take the next step

• Sees this as a launchpad into broader business leadership

• Enjoys solving problems, building teams, and being the go-to person for everything

Why Join?

• Competitive salary

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Employer-matched 401(k)

• Ground-floor opportunity to grow with a new regional facility

• Autonomy, support, and the ability to shape the new location

• A collaborative culture that values excellence and fun

• Be part of a leadership-backed expansion with room to grow

Ready to lead and build something great?
Join us and be part of a growing company where your work matters and your impact is visible every day.

Company DescriptionWith nearly 50 years in the business, we offer a complete array of products, capabilities, and expertise to meet specific packaging and labeling needs. Headquartered in California, we are known for our speed, flexibility, and dedication to doing great work with great people.Company DescriptionWith nearly 50 years in the business, we offer a complete array of products, capabilities, and expertise to meet specific packaging and labeling needs. Headquartered in California, we are known for our speed, flexibility, and dedication to doing great work with great people.