Plant Manager

## Plant Manager Apply locations:
Silsbee-TXtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
034329
** 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
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** Sustainable Fiber**,
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** OUR VISION:
** Being the customer service company in the world.
** OUR

PURPOSE:

** Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
** Job

Requisition #:
** 034329 Plant Manager (Open)
*
* Job Description:

** The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all operational activities within a Greif Tube & Core manufacturing facility, including Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Production Planning, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety. This role provides overall leadership for plant performance, operational execution, employee engagement, safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement initiatives.

At Greif, we are committed to delivering sustainable industrial packaging solutions through operational excellence, customer partnership, and innovation. Our Tube & Core operations play a critical role in supporting a wide range of industries through high-quality paper packaging products manufactured using recycled materials and circular economy principles. The Plant Manager will help drive this mission by building a strong safety culture, developing high-performing teams, and ensuring reliable, efficient manufacturing operations in a fast-paced industrial environment.
** Key Responsibilities
*** Lead all day-to-day manufacturing operations for the Tube & Core facility, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives are achieved.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and process optimization methodologies.
* Implement and monitor production plans, performance management systems, and plant KPIs; identify operational gaps and drive corrective actions as needed.
* Develop and execute operational improvement plans focused on efficiency, waste reduction, equipment reliability, and overall plant performance.
* Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements while promoting proactive daily safety practices.
* Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership and operational teams, ensuring accountability, engagement, and succession planning across the facility.
* Communicate plant goals, expectations, and company policies while maintaining positive employee and labor relations in accordance with union agreements where applicable.
* Partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, HR, and Commercial teams to support customer needs and operational priorities.
* Forecast production capacity, staffing, equipment, and facility requirements while supporting long-term operational and strategic planning.
* Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, monitor expenditures, and drive cost control initiatives to achieve financial targets.
* Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, operational discipline, and continuous improvement throughout the site.
* Support Greif’s sustainability and circular economy initiatives by driving operational practices aligned with recycling, waste reduction, and responsible manufacturing principles.
* Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
** Education and Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
* 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including direct leadership of plant or operations teams within a manufacturing environment.
* Experience with in paper,…