Plant Operations Leader: Drive Safety, Quality & Efficiency

Socket.dev; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan in Kentucky seeks a Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing facility, ensuring cohesive interaction across functions and alignment with corporate goals. You will provide direction through goals and timely feedback, while focusing on tactical and strategic plant plans.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency with budget responsibility and strong engagement with customers and upper management. Experience leading diverse teams in a technical plastics environment is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred in technical or business discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years plant management experience.
• 5-10 years managing a diverse staff in a medium to large technical operation.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to plant staff to ensure cohesive operation of internal and external functions.
• Ensure the plant meets or exceeds safety, quality, and efficiency goals.
• Meet or exceed budget requirements.
• Ensure plant compliance with regulatory agencies and SOX requirements.
• Maintain close relations with key customers for superior satisfaction.
• Communicate effectively with upper management on key issues.
• Manage relationships with cross-functional support groups.
• Review key operating indices and respond to variations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Strong technical background

Leadership

Budgeting

Written communication

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in technical or business

High School Diploma

Job description

Silgan in Kentucky seeks a Plant Manager to lead a manufacturing facility, ensuring cohesive interaction across functions and alignment with corporate goals. You will provide direction through goals and timely feedback, while focusing on tactical and strategic plant plans.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency with budget responsibility and strong engagement with customers and upper management. Experience leading diverse teams in a technical plastics environment is preferred.