Plant Manager

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Job Title: Plant Manager

Reports To: Vice President, Operations

Location: Visalia, CA

We are seeking a high‑impact Plant Manager to lead operational excellence and plant performance transformation. This role is focused on driving a plant turnaround initiative—rapidly identifying inefficiencies, implementing corrective actions, and building a culture of sustainable improvement and accountability.

The Plant Manager will be responsible for improving operational results across all facets of the business by identifying process improvement opportunities data‑driven solutions, and fostering a high‑performing, lean, and engaged workforce. This is a critical leadership role for a hands‑on, results‑oriented leader with experience leading turnarounds, embedding Lean culture, and delivering measurable business results.

• Lead the operational turnaround, instilling process discipline, performance rigor, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Provide strategic and tactical leadership in all aspects of operations including production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics, and planning.
• Partner closely with greater Pregis organization collaborating and utilizing resources such as the central business operations group and other available resources to enhance business operations standards.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase plant efficiency and responsiveness.
• Conduct thorough performance assessments and gap analyses; establish KPIs and lead initiatives that improve OEE, reduce scrap, minimize downtime, and enhance delivery performance.
• Build a scalable and data‑driven operational model supported by analytics, business cases, and cost‑benefit justifications.
• Develop and implement performance