Greif
Manufacturing
PlantManager
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“Plant Manager at Greif. Skills: Plant operations, Operational leadership, Continuous improvement, Team development. Lead manufacturing operations. Ensure safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives”
Industry & Context.
Problem-solving; Decision-making; Multitasking
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
10+ years manufacturing leadership experience, Direct leadership of plant teams, Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field
Nice to Have
Paper, packaging, tube & core, converting, or industrial manufacturing experience, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Experience in unionized manufacturing environments
What You'll Do.
Lead manufacturing operations
Drive continuous improvement initiatives
Implement and monitor production plans
Monitor performance management systems
Identify operational gaps
Drive corrective actions
Develop operational improvement plans
Foster a safety culture
Ensure compliance with safety standards
Promote proactive daily safety practices
and develop plant leadership
Develop operational teams
Ensure accountability
Ensure succession planning
Communicate plant goals
Communicate expectations
Communicate company policies
Maintain positive employee relations
Maintain labor relations
Partner with Supply Chain
Partner with Engineering
Partner with Customer Service
Partner with Commercial teams
Support customer needs
Support operational priorities
Forecast production capacity
Forecast staffing requirements
Forecast equipment requirements
Forecast facility requirements
Support long-term operational planning
Support strategic planning
Prepare annual operating budgets
Manage annual operating budgets
Drive cost control initiatives
Achieve financial targets
Promote a culture of accountability
Promote a culture of teamwork
Promote a culture of operational discipline
Promote a culture of continuous improvement
Support sustainability initiatives
Support circular economy initiatives
Drive operational practices aligned with recycling
Drive operational practices aligned with waste reduction
Drive operational practices aligned with responsible manufacturing
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional teams; Union representatives
Communication Scope
Interpersonal skills; Communication skills
Full Job Description
**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 **www.greif.com** and follow **Greif** on Instagram and LinkedIn. **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 obj
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