Job Requisition #: 035653 Plant Manager (Open)

Job Description:

Plant Manager

Location: Longview, Washington
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift | Monday 6 Friday
Facility: Union Plant | Tubes & Cores
Team: Approximately 15 620 Associates

Greif is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our Tubes & Cores manufacturing facility in Longview, Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined manufacturing leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. With a smaller, single-shift operation, youll have the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact on plant performance.

What Youll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations and approximately 15 620 associates in a union environment.
• Drive improvements in safety, productivity, efficiency, quality, and equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to strengthen plant performance.
• Monitor production goals and performance and take corrective action when needed.
• Take a hands-on approach to understanding equipment and process challenges and developing practical solutions.
• Coach, develop, and engage associates while promoting accountability and positive colleague relations.
• Champion safe work practices and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Support production planning, budgeting, and future facility needs.
• Partner with other departments to achieve plant and business objectives.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Manufacturing leadership experience with a hands-on, plant-floor leadership style.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement practices.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading teams in a union manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable for results.

Why This Role Matters

In a smaller facility, your leadership can make an immediate difference. Youll be close to the people, equipment, and processes, giving you the opportunity to own the operation, drive efficiencies, develop your team, and see the results of your improvements firsthand.

Why Greif

At Greif, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing our people. If youre a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a visible impact, wed like to hear from you.

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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 $119,300.00 - $203,100.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between120,000.00 to140,000.00 annually. 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 competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

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