Greif
Manufacturing
PlantManager
“Plant Manager at Greif. Skills: Operational excellence, Continuous improvement, Team development. Lead operational functions. Drive operational performance”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Decision-making; Multitasking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
5–7+ years manufacturing leadership experience, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification required, Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required, Experience leading teams in fast-paced manufacturing
Nice to Have
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Business, or related field, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt preferred
What You'll Do.
Lead operational functions
Drive operational performance
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Implement Lean Manufacturing principles
Implement Six Sigma methodologies
Implement operational excellence practices
Lead daily plant operations
Achieve safety targets
Achieve quality targets
Achieve delivery targets
Achieve productivity targets
Implement performance management systems
Implement production plans
Implement operational plans
Identify performance gaps
Drive corrective actions
Develop strategic improvement plans
Execute strategic improvement plans
Foster a safety culture
Ensure safety policy compliance
Ensure safety procedure compliance
Ensure regulatory requirement compliance
Promote proactive safety behaviors
Build high-performing teams
Develop high-performing teams
Manage employee performance
Plan employee succession
Communicate company goals
Communicate operational priorities
Communicate performance expectations
Partner cross-functionally
Support business objectives
Support customer requirements
Forecast future production needs
Forecast staffing needs
Forecast equipment needs
Forecast facility needs
Contribute to strategic business planning
Contribute to capital project initiatives
Develop plant budgets
Drive cost control initiatives
Promote accountability
Promote continuous improvement
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functionally with Supply Chain; Cross-functionally with Engineering; Cross-functionally with Quality; Cross-functionally with HR; Cross-functionally with Finance; Cross-functionally with Commercial teams
Communication Scope
Communication; Prioritization; Delegation; Organizational skills
Process & Methodology
Strategic planning
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