Greif

Plant Manager

Greif$128K — $218K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years in manufacturing management
  • Proven leadership capabilities
  • Strong problem-solving and multitasking skills
  • Proficient in computer applications and organization

Responsibilities

  • Optimize plant performance using lean manufacturing techniques
  • Implement performance management systems and track KPIs
  • Create and execute operational improvement plans
  • Ensure team clarity on roles and responsibilities
  • Foster joint problem solving and colleague development
  • Oversee safety practices and equipment maintenance
  • Communicate performance objectives and manage colleague relations
  • Forecast facility needs and contribute to budget preparation
  • Maintain collaboration with cross-functional teams

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Paid time off starting from day one
  • Competitive benefits package available
  • Focus on colleague well-being and engagement
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
Full Job Description
Job Requisition #:
033515 Plant Manager (Open)

Job Description:

ROLE OVERVIEW: Manages the activities of teams associated with manufacturing, engineering, and production in a manufacturing complex or multiple plant locations, including, Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Production Operations, Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance Operations, Manufacturing Production Planning & Control, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety. Manages multiple teams. Responsibilities typically include ownership of short to mid-term execution of functional strategy and operational management. Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10 or more years of relevant experience.

Key Responsibilities - Austell, GA
  • Continuous optimization of large complex plant or multiple plants' performance by implementing lean manufacturing concepts, techniques, and processes.
  • Effectively implements new performance management systems, production plans, and performance criteria; confirms production progress; responds to delays; takes corrective actions; records KPI performance.
  • Creates and implements improvement plans for the overall operation.
  • Ensures team understands roles and responsibilities as it relates to the team and Greif.
  • Encourages joint problem solving and individual development.
  • Supports Greif's mission, follows the values of Greif, and works to better Greif's business as a whole.
  • Manages and maintains safety observances, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits.
  • Communicates goals and objectives, applies company policy, staffs, trains, coaches, recommends salary increases, administers discipline, ensures positive colleague relations, and reviews the performance of colleagues.
  • Forecasts future production and facility needs and participates in the establishment of strategic business and project goals.
  • Contributes to annual budget preparation. Controls expenditures in accordance with the budget.
  • Maintain close connection and contact with other departments.
  • May be responsible for more than one plant.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Education and Experience
  • Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 10 or more years of relevant experience in manufacturing.


Knowledge and Skills
  • Demonstrated leadership skills.
  • Strong ability in problem-solving and multi-tasking.
  • Computer skills.
  • Solid interpersonal skills.
  • Organization skills.


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At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $128,100.00 - $218,200.00. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $140,000.00 to $160,000.00. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, paid time off, and other competitive benefits which are available for eligible colleagues effective day one.

Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an [redacted].com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.

About Greif

Greif is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services. The company produces steel, plastic, fibre, flexible, corrugated, and reconditioned containers, intermediate bulk containers, containerboard, and packaging accessories, and provides filling, packaging, and industrial packaging reconditioning services for a wide range of industries. Greif operates in over 40 countries and has over 200 operating locations worldwide. The company was founded in 1877 and is headquartered in Delaware, Ohio.
Learn more about Greif
Size
16,000 employees
Market Cap
$3.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$99.9 million
Founded
1877
5 Year Trend
+11.8%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ

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