You’ll also oversee all manufacturing activity at the site, making sure we’re running safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with all applicable standards and regulations.

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Champion safety every day. You’ll be highly visible on the floor, leading safety initiatives and reinforcing a culture where zero accidents and zero incidents is the expectation.

• Ensure compliance. You’ll uphold OSHA standards and company safety policies—for yourself and your team.

• Build a strong, positive culture. You’ll foster an environment where employees feel engaged, supported, and motivated to stay and grow long-term.

• Drive operational performance. You’ll work to minimize scrap and maximize high-quality output, always looking for ways to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

• Manage costs and optimize processes. You’ll ensure we’re operating efficiently, focusing on value-added activities while consistently meeting production goals.

• Maintain strong controls. You’ll oversee inventory, financial processes, and capital spending to ensure accuracy and accountability.

• Continuously improve operations. You’ll identify and implement upgrades to equipment, processes, and production methods to boost performance.

• Lead and develop the team. You’ll guide managers and supervisors, ensuring they have the tools, direction, and support they need to succeed.

• Own capital projects and equipment reliability. You’ll manage projects, preventive maintenance programs, and key performance metrics to keep operations running smoothly.

• Ensure quality and food safety compliance. You’ll maintain ISO and SQF standards while reinforcing strong manufacturing and quality practices.

• Oversee site performance. You’ll be accountable for the safe, efficient operation of the Griffin facility.

• Pitch in where needed. Like any leadership role, you’ll take on additional responsibilities as the business requires.

What Success Looks Like

You’ll create a high-performing, safety-first operation where teams are engaged, production goals are consistently met, waste is minimized, and continuous improvement is part of the culture.

What You Bring

• A bachelor’s degree in engineering (or a related field)

• 8+ years of manufacturing leadership experience (extruded plastics or blown film preferred)

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production environments

• Proven ability to lead teams in medium to large-scale operations

• Excellent communication, leadership, and motivational skills