Plant Manager

Plant Manager – FDA-Regulated Plastic Packaging Manufacturing

Join a global leader in rigid plastic packaging serving the healthcare, food, and consumer products industries. This FDA-regulated, cleanroom manufacturing facility runs advanced automation and world-class engineering support — and we’re seeking an accomplished Plant Manager to lead operations, improve performance, and drive profitability.

This is a high-visibility role reporting directly to executive leadership with full responsibility for aligning plant operations to corporate growth, customer expectations, and EBITDA goals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead all plant functions: production, supply chain, engineering, maintenance, and quality.
• Manage full P&L ownership, connecting operational efficiency, cost control, and KPIs to EBITDA impact.
• Drive Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives to increase throughput and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with FDA, GMP, and cleanroom requirements.
• Oversee resource planning, capacity alignment, and new product introductions.
• Build a culture of accountability, communication, and high performance.
• Evaluate automation, capital investments, and long-term engineering opportunities.

What You Bring

• 10 years of manufacturing leadership, including Plant Manager or Operations Director experience in large-scale, high-performance plants.
• Background in FDA-regulated, cleanroom, or highly automated production preferred.
• Experience in rigid plastics, injection molding, extrusion, or related plastic manufacturing preferred.
• Strong cross-functional leadership across operations, quality, engineering, and supply chain.
• Proven ability to manage P&L and drive measurable improvements in KPIs and financial outcomes.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations, or related field required; MBA preferred.

Additional Details

• This role is listed in several nearby locations aligned to the actual worksite.
• Relocation assistance is available.
• This position is on-site only (no remote or hybrid options).

Keywords: Plant Manager * Manufacturing Manager * Operations Director * Plastic Packaging * Rigid Plastics * Injection Molding * Extrusion * Cleanroom Manufacturing * FDA-Regulated * GMP * Automation * Lean Manufacturing * Six Sigma * Continuous Improvement * Value Stream Mapping * P&L Management * Food Packaging * Medical Packaging * Consumer Products Packaging * Production Leadership * Engineering Leadership

H1

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $180,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have 7 or more years of senior leadership experience in a manufacturing environment?
• Do you have experience managing full P&L responsibilities for a plant or business unit?
• Have you led Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma initiatives in a manufacturing environment?
• Have you led supply chain optimization initiatives, such as improving material flow, inventory control, or logistics efficiency?

Work Location: In person

Salary : $180,000