Plant Operations Leader - Lean Manufacturing, 24/7

Pregis Corporation; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis Corporation in Arlington, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a 24/7 manufacturing facility. You will manage production, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while aligning with Pregis culture and values.

The role requires extensive plant management experience, direct supervisory responsibilities, and strong budgeting and strategic planning skills. You will drive world-class operations and collaborate with R&D to optimize performance.

Qualifications

• Extensive plant management across multiple sites and product lines.
• Proven ability to lead teams and manage direct reports.
• Strong budgeting, strategic planning and resource allocation skills.
• Solid knowledge of equipment and technical operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing activities and drive productivity, quality, and efficiency improvements.
• Direct and organize day-to-day plant operations to meet customer expectations.
• Increase output while controlling costs and maintaining quality standards.
• Drive Lean and continuous improvement to enhance operational capability.
• Foster a culture of operational excellence and safety.
• Ensure on-time production, shipping, and KPI tracking.
• Oversee procurement, scheduling, and customer service relations.
• Collaborate with R&D to optimize production performance.

Skills

Budgeting & planning

Lean & Six Sigma

Team leadership

Data analysis (Excel)

Safety & quality focus

Root cause analysis

Regulatory compliance

Education

15+ years inline finishing print experience

12+ years plant management across multiple sites

Experience managing direct reports

Business acumen (budgeting, strategy)

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Pregis Corporation in Arlington, TX is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a 24/7 manufacturing facility. You will manage production, safety, quality, and continuous improvement initiatives while aligning with Pregis culture and values.

The role requires extensive plant management experience, direct supervisory responsibilities, and strong budgeting and strategic planning skills. You will drive world-class operations and collaborate with R&D to optimize performance.