Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Confidential company is seeking a highly seasoned Plant Manager with plastic sheet extrusion experience to be part of a dynamic team that will build and start up a new factory. This individual will be responsible for the overall performance of the plant, including safety, production, accountability, people leadership, facilities, and maintenance.

Extensive training will occur at other manufacturing sites in North America and Europe for the first year. After training, the Plant Manager will be located at the new site and assist with the design and construction of the new Plant and be responsible for developing a team to start up the operation.

The ideal candidate is a proven manufacturing leader with extensive experience in driving operational excellence, building high-performing teams, and maintaining a strong safety culture.

This is a critical leadership role for the organization, requiring the ability to lead a site while delivering both short-term results and long-term growth. Candidates with experience in plastic extrusion are highly preferred.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Ensures effective use of resources, including labor, equipment, and raw materials.
2. Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to manage inventory and logistics effectively.
3. Develop and manage production schedules to meet customer delivery expectations while balancing efficiency, inventory & cost.
4. Lead, mentor, and develop a team across multiple disciplines (Production, maintenance, quality, safety, logistics).
5. Build a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
6. Establish clear performance goals, conduct regular reviews, and support career development of staff.
7. Ensure the highest standards of product quality and consistency in line with customer expectations.
8. Ensures a safe working environment within all areas of the Plant while ensuring compliance with all OSHA standards.
9. Oversee quality control systems, audits, and continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and waste.
10. Oversee preventative and predictive maintenance programs to minimize downtime and extend asset life.
11. Ensures plant facilities, equipment, and utilities are maintained to support safe and efficient operations.
12. Lead capital improvement projects and site infrastructure planning.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
2. 10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, with at least 5 years as a site leader, plant manager, or equivalent.
3. Experience in plastic extrusion or related polymer manufacturing processes.
4. Experience leading capital projects and major facility expansions.
5. A thorough understanding of production processes and manufacturing equipment.
6. Exceptional communication, leadership, and critical thinking skills with the ability to thrive in a remote, autonomous environment.
7. Understandings of Plant finances and budgeting.
8. Ability to competently interact with all levels of the organization.

Working Conditions and/or Physical Demands:

1. Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
2. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.
3. In performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to dust, airborne particles, loud noises and vibration.
4. Some parts of the Plants might not have climate controls. These areas can be hot or cold depending upon the season.
5. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time during the production shift.
6. Extended travel requirements and other commitments after office hours.