Plant Operations Manager – Corrugated Manufacturing

Flutes Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Flutes Hanna, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, seeks a Plant Manager in Indianapolis to direct production, distribution, maintenance, receiving, and supervision. The role focuses on safe, efficient operations and cost-conscious leadership across all plant functions.

Highlights include coordinating plant activities, reviewing costs and quality, managing HR and labor records, and ensuring adherence to policies and regulations while driving profitability and customer service excellence.

Qualifications

• Experience translating equipment capabilities into efficient plant operation.
• Ability to analyze production costs and improve profitability.
• Budget development, adherence and analysis.
• Understanding of quality standards and regulatory requirements (OSHA, environmental, wage/hour).
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and regulations.
• Strong report writing and business communication skills.
• Ability to present information to groups of managers and customers.

Responsibilities

• Lead all plant departments to maintain safety, quality, and efficient production.
• Coordinate production, distribution, and warehousing per policies.
• Develop and implement plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and staff.
• Review production costs and product quality; modify inventory control for profitability.
• Direct preparation of production, HR and labor/cost records.
• Recommend budgets to management.
• Manage Pay for Skills program for production employees.
• Maintain relationships with sales and customer service management.
• Review financial performance to identify sales growth and cost savings.
• Coordinate plant safety, environmental and training activities with HR.
• Ensure regular and predictable attendance and lead subordinate supervisors.
• Direct overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of plant units.
• Comply with policies and applicable laws; train, assign, and evaluate staff.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Equipment design

Cost analysis

Budgeting

Quality standards

Regulatory compliance

Reading technical docs

Reporting

Presentation skills

Mathematics

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED plus college/technical courses

Five years’ experience as a proven manager

Ten years corrugated manufacturing experience

College degree, preferred

Job description

Flutes Hanna, an affiliate of Schwarz Partners, seeks a Plant Manager in Indianapolis to direct production, distribution, maintenance, receiving, and supervision. The role focuses on safe, efficient operations and cost-conscious leadership across all plant functions.

Highlights include coordinating plant activities, reviewing costs and quality, managing HR and labor records, and ensuring adherence to policies and regulations while driving profitability and customer service excellence.