What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at L&M Corrugated Container?
Plant Manager
Platteville, WI | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
Lead a Growing Manufacturing Team That Makes an Impact
L&M Corrugated Container Corp. is looking for a passionate, hands-on Plant Manager to lead operations at our Platteville facility. This is an opportunity for a driven manufacturing leader to shape performance, build culture, and develop teams within a rapidly growing, family-owned company with over 40 years of success in the corrugated packaging industry.
At L&M, our purpose is simple:
“A passionate family, making a positive impact on the world.”
We are seeking a leader who believes in accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and servant leadership — someone who can inspire teams while delivering operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
As Plant Manager, you will oversee all day-to-day plant operations while driving continuous improvement across production, safety, quality, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
Required Qualifications
Leadership Traits That Succeed at L&M
We’re looking for someone who:
Why Join L&M Corrugated?
Physical Requirements
Platteville, WI | Full-Time | Leadership Opportunity
Lead a Growing Manufacturing Team That Makes an Impact
L&M Corrugated Container Corp. is looking for a passionate, hands-on Plant Manager to lead operations at our Platteville facility. This is an opportunity for a driven manufacturing leader to shape performance, build culture, and develop teams within a rapidly growing, family-owned company with over 40 years of success in the corrugated packaging industry.
At L&M, our purpose is simple:
“A passionate family, making a positive impact on the world.”
We are seeking a leader who believes in accountability, continuous improvement, safety, and servant leadership — someone who can inspire teams while delivering operational excellence.
What You’ll Do
As Plant Manager, you will oversee all day-to-day plant operations while driving continuous improvement across production, safety, quality, and team development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily manufacturing operations to ensure safety, efficiency, quality, and on-time delivery
- Develop and coach supervisors and production teams to achieve operational goals
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that increase throughput, reduce waste, and improve productivity
- Monitor production performance and implement corrective actions when needed
- Create a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational excellence
- Allocate labor, equipment, and resources effectively to maximize plant performance
- Partner with leadership to execute strategic initiatives and long-term operational goals
- Oversee scheduling, maintenance, logistics, warehousing, inventory, and production workflows
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment
- Analyze operational data and metrics to improve efficiency and profitability
- Support employee engagement, performance management, and team development
Required Qualifications
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Ability to lead teams in a fast-paced production setting
- Commitment to workplace safety and continuous improvement
- Experience in corrugated packaging or related manufacturing industries
- Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement training
- Experience with ERP or production management systems (Amtech experience is a plus)
- College degree preferred
Leadership Traits That Succeed at L&M
We’re looking for someone who:
- Safety first mindset
- Leads by example
- Build trust and accountability
- Balances customer needs with operational execution
- Knows when to coach, delegate, or jump in to help
- Brings energy, urgency, and positivity to the team
- Thrive in a growth-focused environment
Why Join L&M Corrugated?
- Family-owned company with strong values and long-term stability
- Growing organization with advancement opportunities
- Team-oriented culture focused on people and performance
- Opportunity to make a visible impact on plant success
- Supportive leadership team committed to continuous improvement
Physical Requirements
- Ability to walk and stand for extended periods
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Occasional travel may be required