Plant Manager

As Plant Manager, you are responsible for the successful operation of our manufacturing site in Alsip, IL. Your leadership impact will contribute to site safety, quality, production, logistics, maintenance, compliance and profitability. Plastipak is an industry leader in the design and manufacturing of rigid plastic packaging and has been proudly recognized as one of America’s Safest Companies by EHS Today.

• Lead all functions of a 50-person production facility to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ensure department managers are effectively working together to plan, prioritize and execute site strategy.
• Efficiently utilize resources to maintain cost, quality, safety, compliance, scrap reduction and other important targets.
• Collaborate with the Site Leadership Team to build strong, motivated, engaged teams and to shape a positive work environment. 
• Maintain accountability for ISO compliance and adherence to safety programs (ie. GMP, OSHA, HACCP, etc.).
• Engage with customers to develop and prioritize strategy, aligning resources and schedules to meet customer expectations.
• Manage direct reports, assuring positive performance management, training and professional development, communications & recognition and a Safety First Culture. 
• Drive operational excellence across the site to maximize employee contributions and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for an Engineering or Industrial Technology discipline.
• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least seven (7) years in a leadership/management role.  Strong preference for plastic packaging industry experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, quality, engineering, safety and budget/financials.
• Proven success creating and sustaining a continuous improvement environment.
• Excellent leadership and management capabilities, with a solid track record of building high-performing teams, building relationships with all levels of employees and interfacing with executives and customers.

• $130,000 - $155,000 base salary, depending on qualifications and experience.
• This position is eligible for an annual bonus, which is calculated based on individual & company performance.

As a Plastipak Associate, you receive a benefits package offering the following:

• Wellness Programs
• Health Insurance Coverage, including Medical, Dental & Vision
• EAP, Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Disability Insurance:  Short-Term & Long-Term
• Accidental Insurance
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k) Plan, with Company Matching Contribution & Profit Sharing feature
• Paid Time Off    - 80 hours within 1st year & subsequent increases
• Paid Company Holidays
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Caregiving via Care.com
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program
• Sons and Daughters Scholarship Program
• Travel Assistance
• Employee Discount Programs

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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