Plant Manager

Job Description

Plant Manager

About us

American Paper Bag is an American owned company that is proud to offer what no other US manufacturer can: revolutionary paper shopping bags and mailers with unmatched customization options. Because we produce products with less paper that require lower shipping costs, we are environmentally friendly. We are currently experiencing rapid growth and seeking immediate help in our production department.

The Position:

The Plant Manager is responsible for leading, planning, organizing, and directing all manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production in accordance with company objectives and customer requirements. This role requires strong leadership skills, problem-solving ability, and a commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement in a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

· Provide overall leadership and direction for all plant operations, including printing, bag converting, maintenance, warehousing, and shipping.

· Plan, schedule, and prioritize production runs to meet customer delivery requirements while optimizing labor, materials, and machine utilization.

· Monitor daily production performance, including throughput, scrap, downtime, and labor, and take corrective actions to achieve plant goals.

· Ensure all safety policies and OSHA requirements are followed; lead safety meetings, audits, and corrective actions to maintain a safe work environment.

· Maintain high product quality by reviewing quality checks, investigating nonconformances, and implementing corrective and preventive actions.

· Coach, develop, and evaluate supervisors, leads, and operators; provide regular feedback and address performance or attendance issues as needed.

· Collaborate with Maintenance to plan and prioritize preventative and corrective maintenance in order to minimize unplanned downtime.

· Maintain accurate production, labor, and inventory records, and review reports to drive cost control and efficiency improvements.

· Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives, including 5S, waste reduction, and process standardization across the plant.

· Promote and maintain a clean, organized, and audit-ready facility that reflects company standards and customer expectations.

· Participate in hiring, onboarding, and training of plant personnel to ensure adequate staffing and skill development.

· All duties as assigned by management.

Position Qualifications:

· Bachelor's degree in business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

· 5-10 years of supervisory or management experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in printing, packaging, or paper converting is a plus.

· Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate, and hold team members accountable.

· Ability to read and interpret production reports, work orders, safety guidelines, and quality specifications.

· Comfortable using computers for production reporting, email, and basic spreadsheets.

· Solid problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment.

· Knowledge of plant safety practices and OSHA requirements, with a strong focus on maintaining a safe workplace.

· Ability to walk and stand on the production floor for extended periods and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.

· Willingness to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and overtime as needed.

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Benefits: · 401K matching · Health, Vision, Life and Dental insurance · Paid time off · Referral Program

Pay: $110, $140,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000