Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Growth

Graham Packaging Company; Fremont (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Basic life insurance

401K

Wellness program

Paid time off

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company in Fremont, Ohio is seeking a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will direct staff, manage budgets, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with sales and customer service to meet demand and cut costs.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and a track record of delivering results in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field with leadership experience.
• Minimum five years in an operations supervisory/management role in manufacturing.
• Six Sigma/Lean/Kaizen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead safety, quality, and production in day-to-day operations.
• Direct staff to meet production goals within budgetary standards.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and cost reductions.
• Coordinate with sales and customer service to optimize plant utilization.
• Oversee production planning and inventory processes.
• Manage plant projects and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Strategic planning

Team management

Continuous improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Lean

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Job description

Graham Packaging Company in Fremont, Ohio is seeking a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations with focus on safety, quality, and efficiency. You will direct staff, manage budgets, drive continuous improvement, and collaborate with sales and customer service to meet demand and cut costs.

This role requires strong leadership, communication, and a track record of delivering results in a manufacturing environment.