Site Manager

Professional Packaging Systems; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Established, stable company

Leadership role with national brand

Career growth within growing org

Job summary

Qual Pac (A Pro Pac Company) is seeking a Plant Manager to lead a high-volume facility for a dedicated Frito-Lay account near Charlotte, NC. You will drive safety, quality, and production, overseeing a ~300-person workforce across multiple shifts while coordinating production plans, scheduling, and inventory control.

Reporting to the General Manager, you will champion Lean and Six Sigma, build a culture of accountability, and manage relationships with the customer to ensure exceptional

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years in a manufacturing leadership role

Responsibilities

• Lead plant operations across multiple shifts to meet safety, quality, and production goals
• Oversee scheduling, production plans, and inventory control for high-volume output
• Drive safety, food safety, and quality programs (OSHA, SQF, AIB) across the facility
• Coach and develop managers and supervisors; manage a ~300-person workforce
• Maintain strong customer relationships with Frito-Lay and report performance metrics
• Champion Lean and Six Sigma to improve throughput and reduce waste
• Manage budgets, labor utilization, and maintenance programs
• Oversee WMS and quality systems to ensure asset uptime and compliance

Skills

Leadership

Lean Six Sigma

Safety Management

Production Management

Team Development

Customer Relations

WMS

Microsoft Office

Tools

WMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Charlotte, NCCompany: Qual Pac (A Pro Pac Company)Client Site: Frito-Lay Dedicated Facility

About Us

Quality Packaging (Qual Pac) has been in business for over 50 years, built on a culture that values integrity, accountability, and people. We believe our employees are our greatest asset, we stand by our word, and we prioritize our customers above all else.

Position Overview

The Plant Manager is responsible for the overall leadership and performance of the facility, with a primary focus on Safety, Quality, and Production. This role drives operational excellence, ensures customer satisfaction, and builds a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Reporting to the General Manager, the Plant Manager leads a team of direct reports responsible for managing all day-to-day operations within a fast-paced, customer-dedicated environment.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership

• Lead all aspects of plant operations to achieve performance goals in safety, quality, and production
• Oversee daily operations across multiple shifts in a high-volume environment
• Ensure efficient execution of production plans, scheduling, and inventory control

Safety & Quality

• Own and enforce all safety, food safety, and quality programs (OSHA, SQF, AIB, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with all regulatory and customer requirements
• Drive a culture where safety and quality are the top priorities

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of managers and supervisors
• Oversee a workforce of :300 employees, including full-time and temporary staff
• Build a high-performance culture focused on accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement
• Conduct performance reviews and support professional development

Customer & Stakeholder Management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for the customer (Frito-Lay)
• Communicate performance metrics related to quality, service, and production
• Maintain strong customer relationships and ensure high levels of satisfaction

Continuous Improvement

• Champion Lean and Six Sigma initiatives to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and increase throughput
• Drive root cause analysis and corrective actions for operational issues
• Identify and implement process improvements across the facility

Financial & Operational Management

• Manage facility performance to meet budget and cost targets
• Optimize labor utilization, including temporary workforce planning
• Oversee systems including WMS, quality systems, and maintenance programs
• Ensure effective use and maintenance of all facility assets

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience in a manufacturing leadership role
• Proven success managing large, multi-shift operations
• Strong background in safety, quality, and production management
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Six Sigma)
• Working knowledge of:
• Demand planning, forecasting, and scheduling
• Safety programs (OSHA, Workers’ Compensation)
• Quality systems (RCA, CAPA, SQF, AIB, ISO)
• Experience managing customer relationships in a dedicated or contract manufacturing environment
• Experience working with temporary labor modelsStrong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency with WMS, Microsoft Office, and operational systems
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to work flexible hours in a multi-shift operation

Why Join Qual Pac / Pro Pac

• Established, stable company with 50+ years of success
• High-impact leadership role supporting a major national brand
• Opportunity to lead a large-scale, fast-paced operation
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Career growth within a growing organization