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 objectives are achieved.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives through Lean Manufacturing, operational excellence, and process optimization methodologies.
• Implement and monitor production plans, performance management systems, and plant KPIs; identify operational gaps and drive corrective actions as needed.
• Develop and execute operational improvement plans focused on efficiency, waste reduction, equipment reliability, and overall plant performance.
• Foster a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with all safety standards, procedures, and regulatory requirements while promoting proactive daily safety practices.
• Lead, coach, and develop plant leadership and operational teams, ensuring accountability, engagement, and succession planning across the facility.
• Communicate plant goals, expectations, and company policies while maintaining positive employee and labor relations in accordance with union agreements where applicable.
• Partner closely with Supply Chain, Quality, Engineering, Customer Service, HR, and Commercial teams to support customer needs and operational priorities.
• Forecast production capacity, staffing, equipment, and facility requirements while supporting long-term operational and strategic planning.
• Prepare and manage annual operating budgets, monitor expenditures, and drive cost control initiatives to achieve financial targets.
• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, operational discipline, and continuous improvement throughout the site.
• Support Greif's sustainability and circular economy initiatives by driving operational practices aligned with recycling, waste reduction, and responsible manufacturing principles.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience, including direct leadership of plant or operations teams within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience within paper, packaging, tube & core, converting, or industrial manufacturing environments preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt preferred (Black Belt a plus).
• Experience working within unionized manufacturing environments preferred.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, plant management, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Demonstrated leadership capability with experience building and leading high-performing operational teams.
• Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and multitasking abilities in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA, environmental compliance, labor relations, and manufacturing safety standards.
• Strong financial and operational acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and KPI management.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the organization, including union representatives.
• Strong organizational and planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and operational demands.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, production reporting tools, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong commitment to safety, operational excellence, employee engagement, customer service, and sustainability.

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 $108,400.00 - $184,600.00. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between $115,000.00 to $135,000.00. 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.

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