Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Efficiency

silgancontainers; Kentucky; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Silgan Containers seeks a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing operations, align cross-functional teams, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. The role focuses on strategic and tactical plant plans in line with corporate goals.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of plant management experience and a strong background in budgeting, communication, and leadership. This on-site position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma; bachelor's degree preferred in technical or business discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years plant management experience; 5–10 years in similar roles preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to the plant staff to ensure the various internal and external functions are operating efficiently and cohesively.
• Ensure that the plant meets or exceeds key operating goals, i.e., safety, quality, & efficiency.
• Meet or exceeds budget requirements.
• Ensure plant is in compliance with all required regulatory agencies and with internal SOX requirements.
• Maintain a close working relationship with key customers to ensure superior customer satisfaction.
• Timely and effective communication with upper management on key issues.
• Effectively manage relationships with cross functional support groups.
• Proactive and regular review of all key operating indices including appropriate reactions to variations.
• Provide Bi-Weekly business update for upper management review.
• Prepare month end business report for upper management review.
• Develop annual plant budget.

Skills

Leadership

Budgeting

Communication

Technical knowledge

Writing skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Presentation skills

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree (Technical or Business discipline)

Job description

Silgan Containers seeks a Plant Manager to lead the manufacturing operations, align cross-functional teams, and drive safety, quality, and efficiency. The role focuses on strategic and tactical plant plans in line with corporate goals.

The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of plant management experience and a strong background in budgeting, communication, and leadership. This on-site position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and customer satisfaction.