Plant Manager

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging. The Plant Manager is responsible for leading all operational activities within a Greif Tube & Core manufacturing facility, ensuring safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

• Lead day‑to‑day manufacturing operations, 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.
• 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 aligning operational practices with recycling, waste reduction, and responsible manufacturing principles.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• 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.
• Experience with in paper, packaging, tube & core, converting, or industrial manufacturing environments (preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (Black Belt a plus).
• Experience working within unionized manufacturing environments (preferred).

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, plant management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience building and leading high‑performing operational teams.
• Strong problem‑solving, decision‑making, and multitasking abilities in fast‑paced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA, environmental compliance, labor relations, and manufacturing safety standards.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to build strong relationships across all levels, including union representatives.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with ability to manage multiple priorities and operational demands.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, production reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, employee engagement, customer service, and sustainability.

Compensation Range: $ – $. Short‑term incentive may be available. Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits effective day one.

Greif is an equal‑opportunity employer. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy: