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Plant Manager – Plastics Blown Film & Converting
We are seeking an experienced leader to oversee production performance within a plastics blown film and converting environment. This role is responsible for managing production output, equipment utilization, material flow, cost control, and operational efficiency in a continuous manufacturing setting.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience
- Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations
- Direct experience managing plastics blown film and converting operations
- Working knowledge of extrusion, converting, in-line printing, and cartoning processes
- Experience with production scheduling and workforce allocation
- Experience in continuous manufacturing environments (24/7 operations preferred)
- Experience with Quality Management Systems
- Ability to analyze manufacturing P&L statements
- Experience developing production cost models
- Experience forecasting material and labor costs
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
- Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and process flow
- Experience coordinating with maintenance, engineering, purchasing, and logistics
Candidates without plastics blown film experience will not be considered.
Responsibilities:
Production & Operations Management
- Manage production planning and workflow scheduling to meet demand requirements
- Optimize machine utilization and material flow
- Support production-related customer requirements and scheduling adjustments
- Coordinate raw material availability and equipment readiness
- Coordinate execution between production, engineering, quality, and maintenance
Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement
- Monitor operational metrics including yield, scrap, efficiency, and throughput
- Track resin usage, scrap rates, and recovery performance
- Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions when targets are not met
- Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and inefficiencies
- Support operational planning and performance improvement initiatives
Financial & Cost Management
- Analyze operational financial performance and prepare monthly reporting
- Control labor, material, and operating costs
Equipment, Maintenance & Capital Projects
- Coordinate maintenance priorities to support equipment reliability
- Manage implementation of new equipment, processes, and product introductions
- Lead capital improvement initiatives focused on productivity and cost reduction
Safety, Compliance & Quality
- Ensure compliance with safety standards and manufacturing requirements
Leadership & Workforce Development
- Direct training requirements for production personnel
- Oversee performance evaluations for production leadership staff
This position requires hands-on experience managing plastics blown film production and converting operations.
LLDPE | HDPE | LDPE | Poly film | Bag converting | Flexographic printing | Cartoning | Roll stock | Gauge control | Slitting | Winding | Film lines | Die setup | Resin blending | Production planning | TPM | Six Sigma | Kaizen | Manufacturing KPIs
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