Regional Plant Manager

Rock Entertainment Group; Elgin, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Job summary

Pregis LLC is seeking a Regional Plant Manager to act as a player-coach, leading a home plant and region. You will drive safety, quality, and efficiency using the Pregis Production System (PPS) and Lean methods. The role requires strong people leadership and the ability to energize teams toward continuous improvement.

The position oversees multiple plants, with responsibilities for P&L influence, tactical and strategic initiatives, and talent development. Travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain.
• 10+ years manufacturing experience.
• 5+ years of plant leadership experience.
• Demonstrated turnaround leadership.
• Experience with SAP ERP preferred.

Responsibilities

• Implement world-class safety programs and ensure OSHA compliance.
• Provide leadership to multiple plants within the region.
• Drive cost, quality, service, and safety KPIs across the site network.
• Lead Lean deployment and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Strategic planning

Lean & Six Sigma

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering/Business/Supply Chain

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Job Title: Regional Plant Manager

Reports To: Sr. Director Operations

Summary of Job

The Regional Plant Manager will act as a player-coach, both as a direct Plant Manager in their home plant and as a direct leader in their region. He/she will provide charismatic, hands-on leadership for all functions at the site while implementing best-in-class manufacturing via the Pregis Production System (PPS). PPS focuses on operational excellence in Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS), Quality Management (QMS), Managing for Daily Improvement (MDI), Standard Work, Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) and Reliable Product Supply, and Lean Deployment. The successful Plant Manager will be a leader with high levels of energy, enthusiasm, and ability to energize others in line with Pregis Culture and Values to relentlessly deliver on all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). The ability to build a team, coach, teach, and develop talent will be a core expectation of the role.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Safety

• Implement world class safety programs and hold team members accountable to these programs.
• Ensures plant housekeeping meets established standards. Ensure 5S program is implemented and maintained throughout facility.
• Ensure OSHA compliance in all facets of the business.

People

• Provide leadership to multiple plants within the region
• Lead all day-to-day manufacturing activities through engagement with employees and team members at all levels of the organization.
• Lead adherence to all people management processes, in accordance with HR policies, creating an environment that both attracts and retains hourly and salaried talent.
• Drive a significant cultural change, from a 'that's the way we've always done it' mindset to a true adoption of continuous improvement.
• Recognize and reward teams and individual employees for successes.

Process

• Fully responsible and accountable for Safety, Quality, Service, and Cost KPIs/Metrics.
• Continuously increase production output on all assets while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards.
• Drive world-class operating and materials management practices and create a practical mindset of Lean and continuous improvement across the organization.
• Understands Plant P&L and main drivers to financial performance. Works with finance, sales, customer service and operations teams to develop and drive programs that achieve and continuously improve financial results.
• Implement short- and long-term strategies in alignment with business initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus to all team members

Competencies

• Exceptional written, verbal communication skills.
• Excellent computer skills including MS Office
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants.
• Demonstrated knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources).
• Technical expertise with industry standard equipment.
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills.
• Capable of teaching problem solving and leading root cause analysis investigations.
• Knowledgeable of process improvement principles such as Lean and Six Sigma.

Environment

• Exposure to moving equipment
• Primarily inside work; outside may be required
• Heat may exceed 90 degrees Fahrenheit
• Humidity may exceed 80%
• Noise may exceed 85dB+

Physical Characteristics

• Frequent standing, stooping, squatting, up to 75%
• Frequent lifting, pushing, pulling (up to 50 lbs)
• Frequent typing/keyboarding/preparing documents

Position Type

• Full time
• Ability to travel up to 25%
• Shifts may vary based on demand

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain, required.
• 10+ years of manufacturing experience, required.
• 5+ years of plant leadership experience, required.
• Demonstrated success leading a plant turnaround, required.
• Experience working within an SAP ERP System, preferred.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish/English), preferred.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis’ total compensation package.
The base pay range for this role is estimated to be $180,000 and up, depending on experience and skills.

Compensation details listed in US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits. Learn more about Benefits at Pregis.

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