Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Growth

100Hires, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Pet insurance

Job summary

Silgan Containers seeks an experienced Plant Manager in Saint Joseph, Missouri to lead all manufacturing, quality, maintenance, materials, HR and finance functions. The role focuses on achieving SQDCP goals with strong safety, cost, and delivery discipline while promoting a zero-incident culture.

You will drive manufacturing strategies, budget controls, and continuous improvement, partnering across functions to meet customer specifications and regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree or equivalent experience required; bachelor's preferred.
• Minimum of ten years progressive operations experience in manufacturing.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage P&L performance.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with union contract administration and labor relations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee plant operations across production, maintenance, quality, materials, and HR.
• Promote a zero-incident safety culture and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Develop and implement manufacturing strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Establish and manage budgets, cost controls, and continuous improvement programs.
• Drive a results-oriented culture by defining goals and building high-performing teams.
• Partner with Quality and Procurement to ensure production and purchased materials meet specs.
• Build collaboration and teamwork through open communication and effective leadership.
• Perform additional duties and projects as assigned by Operations leadership.

Skills

Leadership

P&L management

Strategic planning

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Silgan Containers seeks an experienced Plant Manager in Saint Joseph, Missouri to lead all manufacturing, quality, maintenance, materials, HR and finance functions. The role focuses on achieving SQDCP goals with strong safety, cost, and delivery discipline while promoting a zero-incident culture.

You will drive manufacturing strategies, budget controls, and continuous improvement, partnering across functions to meet customer specifications and regulatory standards.