Plant Operations Leader – Lean Manufacturing

Pregis; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis LLC, a leading global provider of innovative packaging solutions, seeks a Plant Manager based at its Grand Rapids, MI facility, operating 24/7 with 150–200 staff and 5–8 direct reports. This hands-on role drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement across production and maintenance functions.

The Plant Manager directs operations, implements strategic initiatives, and ensures on-time shipping while maintaining cost controls and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of plant management experience in manufacturing with multiple sites.
• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience managing direct reports.
• Blown film experience preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma and cost improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead all manufacturing activities and improve culture, safety, quality, and productivity.
• Direct and optimize day-to-day operations to meet customer expectations.
• Increase production capacity while maintaining quality.
• Drive Lean practices and continuous improvement across the plant.
• Manage production output, quality and on-time shipping.
• Develop KPI metrics and relate to strategy.
• Recruit, coach and develop plant staff.
• Analyze data to reduce waste and overtime.
• Collaborate with R&D on trials and cost reductions.
• Ensure plant safety and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cost reduction

Root cause analysis

Team building

Decision making

Travel readiness

P&L management

Lean Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MS Office

SAP

Job description

Pregis LLC, a leading global provider of innovative packaging solutions, seeks a Plant Manager based at its Grand Rapids, MI facility, operating 24/7 with 150–200 staff and 5–8 direct reports. This hands-on role drives safety, quality, and continuous improvement across production and maintenance functions.

The Plant Manager directs operations, implements strategic initiatives, and ensures on-time shipping while maintaining cost controls and customer satisfaction.