Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Lean & Production

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI); Cedar Falls (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Holidays

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) in Cedar Falls, IA seeks a hands-on Plant Manager to oversee production, maintenance, scheduling and shipping with a strong safety focus.

You will lead a team of supervisors, enforce OSHA-compliant practices, optimize workflows, monitor quality, and drive cost-effective operations in a full-time, non-temperature controlled manufacturing environment. Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills are essential to foster a positive culture and meet

Qualifications

• Experience leading production and maintenance teams in a manufacturing setting.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety standards and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production, maintenance, scheduling and shipping with a focus on safety.
• Enforce safety rules and OSHA compliance across the plant.
• Lead supervisors to meet production schedules, quality and cost targets.
• Manage inventory, equipment utilization and maintenance planning.
• Direct corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor staff and develop successors for management roles.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Lean methods

Production scheduling

Team mentorship

Microsoft Office

Plant operations

Job description

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) in Cedar Falls, IA seeks a hands-on Plant Manager to oversee production, maintenance, scheduling and shipping with a strong safety focus.

You will lead a team of supervisors, enforce OSHA-compliant practices, optimize workflows, monitor quality, and drive cost-effective operations in a full-time, non-temperature controlled manufacturing environment. Strong leadership, problem-solving and communication skills are essential to foster a positive culture and meet