Plant Manager, Flexible Packaging

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Role: Plant Manager

Company: Accredo Packaging, Inc.

Location: Sugar Land, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

• Relocation is available for this position**
  
  

Plant schedule: 24/7/365 Continuous Manufacturing Operation (Overseeing 12-Hour 2/3/2 Rotating Shifts across 4 Shift Teams)

About Accredo Packaging

Accredo Packaging, Inc. manufactures and supplies sustainable, high-value-added flexible packaging solutions, predominantly for the pre-packaged food and consumer products markets across North America. Combining state-of-the-art machinery with world-class personnel, we lead the industry in environmentally responsible, high-performance flexible packaging conversions.

Position Summary

Accredo Packaging is seeking a proven, results-oriented Plant Manager to direct all end-to-end manufacturing operations at our Sugar Land facility. Reporting to Senior Executive Leadership, the Plant Manager holds full P&L ownership for plant operations and provides strategic oversight across a high-volume, 24/7/365 continuous manufacturing site.

This role leads a multi-departmental facility encompassing Blown Film Extrusion, Pre-Press/Flexo Printing, Lamination/Slitting/Pouch Converting, Logistics (Truck/Rail), and Maintenance. The ideal candidate is an operational leader who drives margin expansion through cost containment, waste reduction, labor optimization, and operational efficiency, while serving as a key ambassador during executive customer plant tours.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership (P&L Management)

• Full P&L Ownership: Manage the plant's operational budget, capital expenditures, labor costs, and material yield to meet target EBITDA and profit margin goals.
• Margin Optimization: Drive initiatives focused on scrap/waste reduction, labor efficiency, machine throughput, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Cost Management: Control operational expenditures, optimize raw material usage, and manage staffing levels across four shift teams to maximize profitability.
  
  

Multi-Departmental Operational Execution

Drive operational excellence, schedule compliance, and high throughput across all plant divisions:

• Blown Film Extrusion: Oversee multi-layer film production, resin management, and die operations.
• Press & Graphics: Lead Pre-Press, plate preparation, graphics alignment, and high-speed flexographic press operations.
• Converting: Direct lamination (solventless/solvent-based), slitting, and high-speed pouch-making operations.
• Warehouse & Logistics: Manage raw material inbound shipments (via rail and truck), internal material staging, and outbound finished goods logistics (via truck).
• Maintenance & Engineering: Ensure maximum uptime by driving preventative maintenance (PM) schedules, continuous equipment improvements, and rapid reactive repairs.
  
  

Workforce & Shift Leadership

• Lead a 24/7/365 workforce structured on a 12-hour 2/3/2 rotating shift schedule across 4 shift teams.
• Mentor, coach, and develop department managers, engineers, supervisors, and shift leads to build a strong leadership pipeline.
• Build a culture of accountability, safety, high performance, and continuous learning on the shop floor.
  
  

Customer & Business Relations

• Serve as the primary plant host for executive customer visits, plant audits, and facility tours, showcasing Accredo’s state-of-the-art capabilities and sustainability initiatives.
• Partner with Quality Assurance to maintain SQF (Safe Quality Food) certifications and ensure zero-defect product standards.
• Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Sales, and Corporate HR to align plant capacity with customer forecasts and growth strategies.
  
  

Safety, Quality & Continuous Improvement

• Champion a plant-wide safety-first culture, driving compliance with OSHA, EPA, and internal safety policies.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement frameworks to eliminate process bottlenecks and reduce scrap.
  
  

Required

Qualifications & Skill Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related technical discipline.
• Leadership Experience: Minimum 8–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including at least 5 years as a Plant Manager, Operations Manager, or Director overseeing a complex manufacturing facility.
• P&L Management: Demonstrated experience managing a full plant operational P&L, driving margin improvements, and overseeing multi-million-dollar operational budgets.
• Continuous Operations: Direct leadership experience in a 24/7/365 continuous manufacturing environment (preferably 12-hour rotating shifts).
• Technical Industry Background: Deep operational knowledge in flexible packaging manufacturing, including blown film extrusion, flexographic printing, lamination, slitting, or pouch converting.
  
  

Preferred

• Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma Black Belt certification.
• Experience in SQF, BRC, or food-contact packaging regulatory environments.
• Hands-on familiarity with railcar material unloading and resin distribution systems.
• Executive presentation skills with a history of successfully hosting customer tours and corporate audits.
  
  

Leadership Profile & Success Factors

• Floor-Visible Leader: Leads from the manufacturing floor rather than behind a desk; builds trust and rapport across all shifts and departments.
• Strategic & Analytical: Translates complex production data into clear action plans that improve bottom-line performance.
• Customer-Centric: Demonstrates pride in facility presentation, operational cleanliness, and technological capability when representing the company to clients.
• Disciplined Execution: Thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume environment where safety, precision, and continuous delivery matter.