Plant Manager

Description

Provide leadership and vision to high volume blow mold manufacturing plant. This position will be tasked with leading our WCC members in a manner that emphasizes our Core Values as they strive to successfully fulfill our mission statement. This mission statement outlines our dedication to providing a product that is low in cost, high in quality, and delivered in a manner to assure supply continuity. The plant manager will direct the production process, facilitate a team environment that emphasizes WCC Expectations, and always focuses on the safety of our members and quality of our products. WCC Plant Managers are expected to identify manufacturing opportunities, form continuous improvement teams, and implement solutions that fulfill our mission statement. This position has direct responsibility of the annual operational budgeting process, monthly financial analysis, and capital project implementation. This position will take on the challenge of member development to increase the skill sets of WCC members while engaging each member through open communication, participation in CI teams, goal setting, and KPI monitoring. The plant manager is expected to help facilitate technical evaluations of our equipment and ensure that our preventative maintenance program is fully implemented. Last, but not least, the plant manager is tasked with challenging the status quo, thinking outside of the box, and identifying ways to better fulfill our mission and vision at WCC.

100% owned by Coca-Cola bottlers, Western Container assures supply of 95% of Coca-Cola's P.E.T. bottles from Mississippi to California

Who are we?

Western Container is a $400 million supplier of PET plastic bottles to the #1 soft drink brand in the world - Coca-Cola. We supply over 5.8 billion bottles and preforms annually to Coke bottlers throughout the Western United States. Are you looking to become a part of a collaborative team environment with great benefits and support to develop and advance your skills? Western Container Corp may be the place for you! For more than 45 years WCC has been providing Coca-Cola with high-quality P.E.T. bottles and preforms. Our team is growing and looking for a Plant Manager to join our Operations team. This person will work at the local Coca-Cola plant in Salt Lake City, Utah

What does day-to-day life at WCC look like? Our plants are highly automated and fast-paced manufacturing facilities that function with our mission "to provide lowest cost, highest quality products to our bottlers," in mind. Engaging in plant-level teams to understand the total scope of the business, you will be learning our business and growing your career. You will have a variety of assignments and responsibilities in many disciplines such as safety, operations, engineering, logistics, finance, food safety, and quality.

Requirements

Who are you?

· First and foremost, you are very interested in a manufacturing career with the ultimate goal to not only grow your career but to learn new things as well.

· Five years or more in manufacturing environment preferred

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related technical field preferred

· Three years or more of supervisory experience preferred

· Previous Managerial or supervisory experience can substitute for Bachelors degree

Why Western?

We are breaking ground by installing new state-of-the-art equipment and initiating projects that will advance our company for years to come. Be a part of it. You will have a SMART onboarding plan with professional mentors who are invested in your success.

Full-time members of the Western Container Team enjoy medical, vision, dental insurance options, dollar-for-dollar 401k matching up to 6%, short- and long-term disability coverage sponsored by WCC, 10 paid holidays annually, tuition reimbursement, professional training, and certification, learn while you earn on the job opportunities, memberships to industry-specific professional organization, member activities, employee discount programs, and more!

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Salt Lake City, UT 84104: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person