Plant Manager

Summary

The Production Manager oversees the operations of the entire production facility (excluding purchasing, personnel, and non-production functions), with a focus on the Converting department. This role ensures adherence to company policies and procedures while driving optimal operational performance. The manager directly supervises Converting employees and supervisors.

• Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• Short Term/Long Term Disability
• Supplemental Life Insurance Plans
• Child Bearing/Parental Leave
• 401K Plan with Company Match
• Paid Holidays/Paid Vacation
• Uniforms/Safety Shoes/Prescription Safety Glasses
• Healthy Lifestyles Program/ Virgin Pulse Fitness Tracker
• $500.0/Year Gym Membership Reimbursement 100% Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Program
• Income Protection Plans
• Legal & Travel Assistance Plans
• EAP/Home Auto Insurance Plans
• Wireless/Auto/Computer Discount Plans

• Provide full production support, with a strong emphasis on converting machine performance.
• Maximize productivity and minimize downtime through effective resource management.
• Coordinate with Maintenance on PMs, MVP, and machine uptime goals.
• Oversee converting production, including equipment installation and major repairs.
• Support cost‑reduction strategies and drive productivity improvements.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety protocols, and quality standards.

• Ensure plant focus on quality processes and tools for each converting machine.
• Maintain plant housekeeping standards and ensure machine cleaning programs are current.
• Drive safety initiatives and uphold OSHA, EPA, and company regulations.
• Oversee all audit protocols (third‑party, customer, and internal).

• Directly supervise Converting employees and supervisors.
• Set and communicate quality, efficiency, and production standards.
• Provide training, coaching, conflict resolution, performance evaluations, and disciplinary action as needed.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and high morale.

• Evaluate new methods, machinery, and safety programs; contribute to planning, budgeting, and purchasing.
• Maintain optimal staffing levels daily.
• Communicate issues to the General Manager in a timely manner.
• Remain on‑call and available after hours to address urgent production issues.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

• High school diploma or GED
• 10 years of experience in corrugated manufacturing
• 5 years of proven management experience in a production environment

• College degree
• Experience with Ward Servo Pro Die Cutters, Bobst 8.2, and Gopfert Die‑Cutters
• 5+ years in converting manufacturing operations
• 2+ years in a supervisory role
• Proficiency in Lean/5S, OSHA, EPA regulations
• Mechanically inclined with strong troubleshooting skills
• Strong project management and coaching abilities

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Sound mathematical and analytical capabilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and lead effective meetings
• Emotional resilience and conflict resolution skills
• Positive leadership presence and professional demeanor

• Operating Standards:
  Meets/exceeds performance goals for production and customer service
• Personal Growth:
  Achieves annual professional development goals
• Employee Relations:
  Demonstrates effective team development, coaching, and motivation
• Creativity:
  Contributes innovative ideas to improve business operations

• Regular walking, talking, hearing; frequent standing and reaching; occasional sitting
• Visual requirements include close, distance, color, peripheral vision, depth perception, and focus adjustment
• Exposure to wet/humid conditions, mechanical parts, fumes/particles, and high noise levels