Manufacturing Plant Manager

Plant Manager

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. 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.

• Lead all day‑to‑day manufacturing operations for the Tube & Core facility, ensuring safety, quality, delivery, and productivity through Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and process optimization.
• Implement and monitor production plans, performance management systems, and plant KPIs to improve efficiency, waste reduction, equipment reliability, and overall plant performance.
• 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 guidelines.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, HR, and Commercial teams to support customer needs.
• 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.
• Support Greif’s sustainability and recycling, waste reduction, and responsible manufacturing principles.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a 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, packaging, tube & core, converting, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• Unionized manufacturing environment experience preferred.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations, plant management, and continuous improvement.
• Decision‑making and multitasking abilities in fast‑paced manufacturing.
• Knowledge of OSHA, environmental compliance, labor relations, and manufacturing safety standards.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI management.
• Organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple levels of the organization, including union representatives.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, production reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.

The position may also be eligible for a short‑term program and includes medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits.

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