What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager (Blown Film) position at Henis Group?
Overview
Our client is seeking an experienced Production Manager who can step into a Plant Manager role, to leading Plant 1, a blown film manufacturing operation in Thomson, Georgia. This role is responsible for driving performance across safety, quality, production, maintenance, and continuous improvement in a 24/7 manufacturing environment.
The plant employs approximately 50–70 employees depending on forecasted demand and is supported by four supervisors. The Production Manager will play a key role in supporting continued growth, as the facility is experiencing approximately 15% year-over-year demand increases and requires additional leadership capacity.
The role partners closely with corporate manufacturing leadership and peer plant leaders to drive operational excellence, cost control, and a disciplined, accountable plant culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations of a 24/7 blown film manufacturing facility (Plant 1)
- Serve as a hands-on leader with direct involvement in blown film processes and shop-floor execution
- Drive scrap reduction as a primary performance objective, with a strong focus on process consistency and discipline
- Reinforce standardized work, repeatable processes, and adherence to documented procedures
- Ensure a safe work environment and compliance with all company policies and regulatory requirements
- Lead, develop, and hold accountable supervisors and plant staff through clear expectations and performance management
- Champion continuous improvement initiatives related to scrap, yield, machine optimization, and cost control
- Oversee quality, maintenance, inventory, and workforce planning to meet production and customer requirements
- Partner cross-functionally with operations, technical services, logistics, sales, and corporate leadership
- Monitor key performance indicators and implement corrective actions when needed
Required Qualifications
- 5 years of plant or production management experience in blown film manufacturing
- Strong understanding of blown film processes, equipment, and troubleshooting
- Experience leading multi-shift, high-uptime manufacturing operations
- Proven ability to reduce scrap, improve process discipline, and drive operational improvements
- Hands-on leadership style with strong shop-floor presence
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with downstream equipment such as winders, bag making, printing, or converting
- Background in Lean, Kaizen, or Six Sigma methodologies
- Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus
Bonus & Benefits
- Annual performance-based bonus tied to plant scrap reduction
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Relocation assistance available
- Opportunities for professional growth within a large, established manufacturing organization
Why This Role
This is an opportunity to take ownership of a growing blown film operation with defined processes and stable safety performance. The primary opportunity is to strengthen execution, reduce scrap, and reinforce a disciplined, high-accountability operating culture while making a measurable impact on plant performance.