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Inspired Packaging. A World of Difference. We are seeking candidates to join our company as a Plant Manager of the Pineville, NC converting plant. We offer outstanding opportunities for our employees to advance their careers through on the job training and job progression. These are skilled trade positions where our employees build successful careers in the Printing & Packaging industry. We offer a wide array of benefits including, but not limited to, Paid Vacation, Sick & Holidays, optional Health, Dental, and Life Insurance,
health spending accounts as well as 401(k) with matching funds.
Employees may voluntarily elect Pet Insurance, Home & Auto Insurance Programs, Purchasing Power, Tuition Reimbursement, Aflac, Life Lock Identity Protection, and Hyatt Legal Services. Tobacco Cessation and Employee Assistance/Referral Program, Uniform Service, Safety Shoe, and Safety Prescription-Eyewear benefits are also available The Plant Manager is responsible for leading and managing a manufacturing facility of typically 100 employees to achieve safety, quality, service and productivity targets and expectations. The facility expects to generate approximately $28M in revenue.
The plant produces 240M tons of folded cartons annually from print through gluing processes. Building effective working partnerships with sales, sales & operations support, the incumbent balances customer needs with optimizing operational effectiveness. The Plant Manager is responsible for implementing manufacturing policies and programs that maintain and improve the company's competitive position and profitability of the operation. JOB FUNCTIONS: Job functions include but are not limited to the following. Strategic Initiatives - EBITDA and Cash Targets Improve productivity and decrease waste through the identification and implementation of continuous improvement initiatives and projects.
Increase labor efficiency and utilization, including staffing and overtime. Optimize inventory turns and reduce aged board inventory to meet cash targets. Growth Initiatives - Annual Revenue Execute Voice of Customer initiatives at the facility level. Achieve on-time delivery targets. Drive successful onboarding of new and transfer business. Ensure that customer specifications are consistently met or exceeded. Operational Effectiveness Meet or exceed standards for environmental, safety, working conditions and cleanliness through daily oversight and direction of management team.
Develop and implement processes and procedures to continually improve quality and reduce customer complaints. Direct management team to ensure productivity targets are monitored and achieved across all facility assets. Ensure facility assets are appropriately maintained through planning and implementation of maintenance programs and procedures, including preventative maintenance and reliability programs. Manage overall spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume. Manage facility maintenance budget within parameters.
Provide local support and coordination on facility capital projects. Organizational Effectiveness Drive and implement high performance management practices, including Lean Sigma, daily management processes and other related programs. Partner with HR function to hire, train and evaluate team members. backss performance and take corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensure compliance with current federal, state and local employment regulations. Establish group and individual accountabilities through annual goal planning and performance reviews.
Develop talent through assignments, job rotations, promotions to build bench strength and succession planning. Drive a change in culture to improve employee involvement initiatives and practices. Build, improve and maintain a productive and engaged relationship with hourly associates. Other duties as assigned. Drive a change in culture to address supervisor and manager motivation to enhance leadership impact across all shifts of the operation Drive a change in culture to address supervisor and manager motivation to enhance employee response and adherence to COVID protocols BACKGROUND / EXPERIENCE: 7-10 years of operational management experience in the packaging industry.
Technical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to facilitate process improvement teams. Excellent written and oral communication skills, ability to communicate vision/mission. Strong interpersonal skills, ability to motivate people. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Outlook and Internet skills. Lean Manufacturing experience a plus. EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE: Four-year degree preferred Compensatory closely related work experience required in lieu of degree.
Master's Degree a plus LEADERSHIP SKILLS: Integrity & Trust Action Oriented Building Effective Teams Business Acumen Customer Focus Decision Quality Developing Direct Reports & Others Drive for Results Ethics and Values Functional/Technical Skills Intellectual Horsepower Learning on the Fly Listening Managerial Courage Motivating Others ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSSCHEDULE DEMANDS: General schedule is an 8-hour M-F assignment, however, employee must be willing to work alternate schedules occasionally; that may include early mornings, nights, and/or weekends and be punctual while doing so.
Occasional overnight travel to include flying, driving, riding or by rail. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Sitting continuously, depending on job assignment, for extended periods Ability to twist neck and back and fingering frequently (34-66% of the time) Ability to balance, stoop, bend, squat, climb, twist, handle, feel, reach above shoulder level, at or below shoulder level, over 18" and to reach to the floor, and kneel occasionally (1-33% of the time) Lifting up to 20 lbs. occasionally (1-33% of the time) Typing and computer skills are essential Requires repetitive use of both hands for simple grasping on an occasional basis; for use in administrative type work, computer, filing, copying, phone use, talking Ability to read, write, hear, see, speak Reading computer screen or other electronic devices Work in areas of fluctuating temperature and loud noises WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts.
The employee occasionally works in outside weather conditions and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Personal Protective Equipment (hearing protection, safety glasses, and safety shoes) is required. Other PPE may be required for specific tasks. The above job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. Nearest Major Market: Charlotte
