Plant Manager - Nacogdoches, TX

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries. With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at  and follow Greif on Instagram and Linked In.

OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win. OUR

PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #: 035651 Plant Manager - Nacogdoches, TX (Open)

Location:

Nacogdoches, Texas

Schedule:

Full-Time | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Business:
Plastics Manufacturing Site:
Approximately 86 Associates

Lead the Team. Build Trust. Improve Performance. Greif is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our plastics manufacturing facility in Nacogdoches, Texas. Your ability to connect with associates, understand the operation, and turn opportunities into meaningful improvements will be critical to the plant’s continued success. We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who is visible on the plant floor, builds strong relationships, develops people, and drives continuous improvement.

• Lead day-to-day operations for a plastics manufacturing facility of approximately 86 associates.
• Provide visible, hands-on leadership while building a culture of trust, accountability, and teamwork.
• Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to strengthen plant performance.
• Monitor production results, identify performance gaps, and implement practical solutions.
• Partner with maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, and other teams to address equipment and operational challenges.
• Coach, develop, and engage associates while establishing clear performance expectations.
• Support production planning, budgeting, and short- and long-term facility needs.
• Champion a strong culture of workplace safety.

• Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly preferred (but not required).
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Significant manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within a plant environment.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to be visible and engaged on the plant floor.
• Proven ability to improve manufacturing efficiency and operational performance.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
• Solid interpersonal skills and organization skills required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships, develop teams, and inspire confidence across the organization.
• ERP and Manufacturing Software:
  Proficiency in enterprise platforms like SAP or Oracle to track inventory, supply chains, and resource planning preferred.

Why Greif At Greif, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing our people. If you’re a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving problems, improving processes, and making a visible impact, we’d like to hear from you.

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