Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Are you a seasoned manufacturing leader ready to take full ownership and P&L responsibility ? We are seeking an experienced, results-driven Plant Manager to direct all day-to-day operations. This critical role requires a strategic mind, a passion for safety and quality, and proven expertise in optimizing production and leading teams.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

As the Plant Manager, you will be the driving force behind the facility's success, overseeing:

• P&L and Budget Management: Full responsibility for facility budgets, business planning, and achieving operational goals within the long-term strategic plan.

• Operational Leadership: Directing production, scheduling, engineering, maintenance, purchasing, and logistics to ensure maximum efficiency and minimum cost.

• Safety & Compliance: Assuming ultimate responsibility for developing and adhering to all safety practices, procedures, and local laws.

• Team Development: Planning, training, motivating, and evaluating the performance of subordinate managers/supervisors, providing coaching and discipline as necessary.

• Performance & Quality: Monitoring actual vs. planned performance, implementing remedies, and ensuring the highest quality of product and workplace.

• Continuous Improvement: Developing plans for the efficient use of materials, machines, and employees, with a focus on Lean Manufacturing principles.

💡 What You Bring

• Experience: A preferred combination of a Bachelor's degree (Business or Engineering preferred) and 15 years of industry experience , including at least 10 years of senior supervisory experience with exposure to all plant operations areas in pulp, paper, corrugated products or fiber molding.

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, motivate, select, train, and instruct personnel with sound judgment and decision-making skills.

• Technical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of production/extrusion processes and manufacturing capabilities.

• Process Improvement: Familiarity with and a successful background in implementing the concepts of Lean Manufacturing .

• Skills: Excellent interpersonal, organization, and communication skills, plus proficiency in using computer software for reports, charts, and spreadsheets.

• Adaptability: The ability to thrive and adapt in a rapidly changing work environment.