Plant Operations Leader: Safety, Quality & Lean Improvement

Graham Packaging Company; East Hempfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401K Employee Saving Plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Graham Packaging Company in East Hempfield Township, PA, seeks a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and exceptional customer service.

You will direct staffing, budget control, and continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams to maximize plant performance. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent with plant management experience.
• 5+ years in operations supervisory/management in manufacturing.
• Lean/Six Sigma/Kaizen experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct safety, quality, and production operations.
• Lead plant safety and quality initiatives with training and audits.
• Manage shift staff and develop capabilities to meet goals.
• Control costs and optimize resources to stay within budget.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Graham Packaging Company in East Hempfield Township, PA, seeks a Plant Manager to lead day-to-day manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, and exceptional customer service.

You will direct staffing, budget control, and continuous improvement initiatives with cross-functional teams to maximize plant performance. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and a track record of delivering results in a fast-paced environment. Travel up to 25% may be required.