What are the responsibilities and job description for the Plant Manager position at Ajulia Executive Search?
Summary:
The Plant Manager will lead operations at a stand-alone thermoforming facility producing polystyrene lids for retail, institutional, and national accounts. Oversee all aspects of manufacturing, warehousing, shipping, maintenance, safety, and staff development for a plant generating over $30M in annual sales.
Key Responsibilities:
- The Plant Manager will manage 50 employees across production, office, and warehouse functions.
- Oversee day-to-day operations in the facility, including inventory management maintenance of thermoforms, extruders, and related equipment.
- Ensure safety, quality, cost control, and on-time delivery of customer orders.
- The Plant Manager will monitor production metrics, drive continuous improvement, and meet annual performance targets.
- Maintain compliance with GMP, HACCP, SQF, EEOC, and company standards.
- Foster a high-morale, team-based culture focused on safety, efficiency, and growth.
- The Plant Manager will act as primary backup for the Production Manager and secondary for HR Manager.
- Train and develop staff to build a strong leadership pipeline.
Qualifications:
- The Plant Manager must hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial management.
- Must have 5–7 years’ experience as a Plant Manager in a plastics or consumer goods manufacturing setting.
- Proven track record in cost control, productivity, lean manufacturing, and team leadership.
- Green Belt/ Black Belt preferred.
- The Plant Manager must have strong mechanical, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills; bilingual skills a plus.
- Comfortable in a hands-on role in a fast-paced, safety-focused environment.
Work Environment & Physical Demands:
- The Plant Manager will frequently use machinery and handling materials up to 50 lbs.
- Exposure to heat, noise, odors, and airborne particles in a manufacturing environment.
- PPE is always required.
- Must be able to work weekends and overtime as needed.
BENEFITS:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Direct Hire
- Paid time off
- $80k-$95k/annum
Ask for: Amrita Mukherjee
Salary : $80,000 - $95,000
