Tolleson
Job Description Scope of Position Our client is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to provide overall leadership for a manufacturing facility, with responsibility for delivering results across safety, quality, customer service, cost, productivity, people development, and continuous improvement. This is a highly visible leadership position for a results-oriented manufacturing professional who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and building a culture of accountability and operational excellence. The Plant Manager will lead day-to-day manufacturing operations while also setting the strategic and tactical direction necessary to achieve both plant and company objectives. Responsibilities Safety & Quality Leadership • Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with established safety, health, quality, GMP, and company policies and procedures., • Lead plant safety initiatives, including training programs, safety meetings, audits, employee engagement, and recognition programs., • Drive quality performance through corrective and preventive actions, root-cause problem solving, new product qualifications, and continuous improvement., • Participate in internal and external quality system audits and ensure corrective action plans are implemented effectively., • Establish clear expectations and accountability for safety and quality throughout the organization. Operational Excellence • Direct daily manufacturing operations to achieve goals for safety, quality, service, productivity, cost, and delivery., • Review operating and financial performance and ensure plant costs remain within established budgetary standards., • Develop and execute continuous improvement plans that support both short- and long-term performance objectives., • Champion Operational Excellence, Lean, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement methodologies across cross-functional teams., • Identify opportunities to improve equipment utilization, labor efficiency, material usage, waste, throughput, and overall plant performance., • Oversee production planning to ensure customer requirements and delivery expectations are consistently achieved. Leadership & People Development • Select, develop, coach, and retain plant leadership, supervisory, and staff personnel., • Establish clear performance expectations and create accountability for achieving organizational goals., • Build leadership capability and strengthen succession planning throughout the plant., • Foster an open-door, collaborative, and team-oriented culture that encourages employee involvement and continuous improvement., • Create an environment where employees are engaged, empowered, and focused on achieving shared goals. Customer & Cross-Functional Partnership • Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers while identifying opportunities for process improvements and supply chain cost reductions., • Partner closely with Sales and Customer Service to meet customer requirements and maximize utilization of plant capabilities., • Collaborate with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, HR, Maintenance, and other functional teams to achieve business objectives., • Serve as the plant's Project Manager for new equipment, molds/tooling, and other key manufacturing initiatives. Business & Strategic Management • Develop and execute the plant's strategic and tactical operating plans, providing the focus and direction necessary to achieve plant and company objectives., • Monitor plant performance through key operating and financial metrics, proactively addressing performance gaps., • Participate in monthly, quarterly, and year-end physical inventories in accordance with company guidelines., • Lead or participate in special projects and initiatives that support broader organizational priorities. Qualifications • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, Manufacturing, or a related discipline preferred; equivalent combinations of education and relevant plant management experience will be considered., • Minimum of 5 years of progressive operations leadership experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferred., • Demonstrated success leading manufacturing teams and delivering measurable operational results., • Experience within packaging, containers, plastics, blow molding, injection molding, rigid packaging, or a related manufacturing environment is highly desirable., • Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Operational Excellence, or similar continuous improvement methodologies preferred., • Strong business and financial acumen, including experience managing operating budgets and manufacturing costs., • Proven ability to lead change, solve complex problems, develop people, and create accountability., • Strong computer and technology skills. Our client is looking for a Plant Manager who: • Leads from the floor: Is visible, engaged, and connected to employees and daily operations., • Develops people: Coaches others, builds strong teams, and creates opportunities for employees to grow., • Drives results: Uses data, accountability, and disciplined execution to achieve performance objectives., • Communicates effectively: Clearly conveys expectations, priorities, and business information at all levels of the organization., • Collaborates: Builds productive relationships across departments and proactively contributes to shared objectives., • Solves problems: Identifies root causes, makes sound decisions, and follows through to sustainable solutions., • Thrives in a fast-paced environment: Effectively prioritizes competing demands, works under pressure, and consistently meets deadlines., • Puts the customer first: Understands how plant performance affects customers and works proactively to deliver exceptional service.