Plant Operations Leader Plastics Manufacturing

Altium Packaging; Sparta (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) with company contributions

Bonus potential

Tuition reimbursement

Training opportunities

Job summary

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is seeking a Plant Manager – AHC to lead the daily operations of the multi-building manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.

The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing management, plastics industry experience, strong leadership, lean capabilities, and proven ability to build talent, develop processes, and deliver continuous improvement across shifts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing management role, preferably within the plastics industry.
• Previous Profit and Loss experience.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbal.
• Ability to work in a multi‑shift environment within a large manufacturing facility.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control, and lean manufacturing principles.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the multi-building manufacturing processes to meet production targets.
• Identify, develop and implement production metrics and KPIs to identify areas for improvement.
• Obtain updates from managers on plant machinery and ensure repairs and upgrades are executed.
• Establish clear performance expectations for all direct reports and provide leadership to drive a culture of excellence.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and developing employees to ensure a skilled workforce.
• Deliver change leadership to drive business changes while minimizing people impact.
• Manage shift schedules to ensure adequate staffing levels.
• Collaborate with Quality to implement and maintain quality control procedures.
• Promote a safe working environment and ensure compliance with EH&S regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce waste.
• Foster continuous improvement and reduce losses in costs, inventory, time and quality.
• Coordinate with the supply chain team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials.

Skills

Leadership

Operations mgmt

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Safety compliance

Team development

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Altium Packaging in Sparta, Tennessee is seeking a Plant Manager – AHC to lead the daily operations of the multi-building manufacturing facility, driving safety, quality, cost, and schedule performance.

The role requires 5+ years of manufacturing management, plastics industry experience, strong leadership, lean capabilities, and proven ability to build talent, develop processes, and deliver continuous improvement across shifts.