Job Description

We’re looking for a Plant Manager with deep operational leadership experience in plastics manufacturing—someone who’s confident running high-volume production lines, and who understands what it takes to maintain food-grade compliance. This role sits at the center of production, maintenance, and quality, with full responsibility for delivering safety, throughput, and cost targets.

Reporting to the VP of Operations and working as part of a multi-site network, you’ll lead a team toward measurable, continuous improvement—and ensure the site stays fully SQF-compliant.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the operations of all plant departments, ensuring safety, productivity, staffing, resource utilization, quality, and cost targets are met.
• Collaborate with company executives and key managers to establish budgets and strategic plans to support corporate growth and profitability goals.
• Develop and implement key performance metrics to drive a world-class manufacturing environment and ensure team accountability.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing initiatives and promote continuous improvement across all operational processes, consistently improving performance metrics.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, FDA, and other industry standards and regulations.

Environment and Work conditions:

• Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, high temperatures, and various industrial chemicals.
• The environment includes potential exposure to noise, dust, and hot surfaces. Required protective clothing includes safety glasses, and earplugs
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) is mandatory to meet SQF GMP IMS requirements, including hair nets, beard nets (if applicable), safety glasses, and ear protection

Experience:

• Minimum 8 years of experience in Manufacturing Operations in high-volume environments (e.g., Plant Manager, Operations Manager, Production Manager), with at least 5 years of hands-on experience in Injection and Blow Molding.
• A Bachelor’s degree is preferred, though candidates with extensive experience in injection molding and PET operations will be considered
• Strong management, processing, maintenance, and tooling knowledge, with the ability to train and troubleshoot effectively.
• Metric-driven personality, with a focus on continuous improvement of key operational metrics.
• Strong financial acumen, including budgeting and financial analysis skills.

Why Join?

• Competitive compensation and benefits package
• Opportunity to impact safety and sustainability across a growing national footprint Collaborative and supportive work culture
• Commitment to employee well-being and professional development
• $100,000 to $130,000 per year

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