Plant Manager - Plastics Manufacturing
We are seeking an experienced Plant Manager to lead operations at a plastics plant. This role demands a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills and a commitment to continuous improvement. Your main focus will be on market strategy, securing materials at optimal prices, and ensuring high-quality production to meet market expectations.
Why This Opportunity:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Ability to make a meaningful, visible impact with executive exposure and opportunities for advancement.
- Opportunity to lead in a work environment that values sustainability, innovation, and continuous improvement.
- Excellent relocation package if required.
Key Responsibilities for Plant Manager:
Plant Leadership:
- Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team.
- Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Ensure staff are trained and adhere to quality and operational standards.
- Manage the plant in challenging labor conditions, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills.
Operations Strategy:
- Develop and implement operational strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Secure raw materials at optimal prices through strategic sourcing and negotiation.
- Analyze and understand market demands to adjust production and inventory levels accordingly.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and cost savings.
- Create an operations system that can adapt and make changes based on market demands.
- Implement a raw materials sortation system to optimize material usage and efficiency.
Quality Control:
- Maintain high standards of product quality through rigorous quality control measures.
- Address and resolve any quality issues promptly.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality and operational efficiency.
Financial Management:
- Manage plant budgets and control costs.
- Analyze financial reports and implement cost-saving measures.
- Ensure efficient use of resources and materials.
- Hands-on Problem Solving:
- Be willing to work hands-on on the plant floor to resolve operational issues.
- Lead by example, demonstrating a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in a plastics manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a managerial role. Experience in food packaging, water bottles, automotive parts, or similar products produced using recycled resins is highly desirable.
- Strong knowledge of operational strategy and quality control is highly desirable.
- Experience in securing raw materials at optimal prices and understanding market demands.
- Proven experience managing a plant in challenging labor conditions.
- Willingness to be on the plant floor and work hands-on to resolve problems.
- Prior experience setting up a raw materials sortation system is very helpful.