Plant Manager Opportunity in Quitman, MS!
Are you a visionary leader with a passion for innovation and excellence? Join our Plant Leadership Team (PLT) and be at the forefront of our operations! As the Plant Manager, you’ll play a pivotal role in the future of our Quitman manufacturing facility, overseeing a dedicated team of approximately 200 employees.
Who we are…
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Key Responsibilities:
- Innovate and Implement: Collaborate with the PLT to design and execute cutting-edge operations and processes, prioritizing safety, quality, service, and cost-efficiency.
- Leadership Excellence: Guide and inspire your team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Strategic Oversight: Lead the plant’s continuous improvement plan, conducting regular reviews with the PLT to assess progress, analyze challenges, facilitate solutions, and allocate resources effectively.
- Problem Solver: Identify and address operational issues, ensuring smooth and efficient plant operations.
- Multi-Shift Management: Oversee operations across 4-12 hour shifts, ensuring 24/7 coverage and efficiency.
What we are looking for:
- Proven management of large-scale operations 400+ employees for an extended period.
- Experience with Extrusion and Thermoforming processes and quality standards.
- Lean Methodologies showcasing proficiency in problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Financial experience showing cost savings initiatives to maintain the financial health of the manufacturing facility and contribute to its overall success.
- Ability to effectively manage stress and maintain composure in high-pressure situations.
What We Offer:
- Impactful Role: Make a significant impact on our operations and drive meaningful change.
- Collaborative Environment: Work closely with a supportive and innovative leadership team.
- Growth Opportunities: Develop your skills and advance your career in a dynamic and growing company.
What you’ll need:
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business, or related field with seven (7) years of manufacturing operations management or leadership assignments demonstrating a progression of increased scope and responsibility
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- Five (5) years of experience managing employees with supervisory responsibilities
- Experience managing multi-shift
- Ability to be on-call 24/7
- Knowledge of business and management principles involved in planning, resource allocation, cost analysis and budgeting, people management, and leadership guidance
- Displays strong interpersonal skills and is accessible and approachable
- Prior Plant Manager experience, preferred
- Experience managing multi-shift or continuous operations, preferred
- Paper converting, chemical or plastics processing, or packaging industrial experience, preferred
- Lean manufacturing experience, preferred
If you’re ready to lead with vision and drive operational excellence, apply now and be a part of our exciting journey!
