Plant Manager

Mativ

$130K — $175K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management, Engineering, Coating Science, or Finance/HR
  • 5+ years in Operations Leadership within a manufacturing setting
  • In-depth understanding of US labor laws and quality management systems (ISO certifications)
  • Demonstrated interpersonal skills for collaboration across diverse levels
  • Entrepreneurial mindset for driving sales and innovative solutions
  • Strong Lean manufacturing knowledge and cost control experience

Responsibilities

  • Ensure a safe working environment in compliance with regulations
  • Lead teams to achieve product quality that meets customer specifications
  • Collaborate with Commercial Team to enhance customer relations
  • Optimize resource management for efficiency in cash, labor, and materials
  • Manage site operations to adhere to environmental standards
  • Engage in strategic site development alongside senior operations
  • Oversee operational budgeting and financial reporting
  • Develop human resources through training and succession planning
  • Implement effective risk management and monitor resolutions
  • Cultivate a culture of Continuous Improvement using lean principles

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefit choices for employees and families
  • High-quality and competitive benefits in the marketplace
  • Affordable options tailored to various employee needs
Full Job Description
Plant Manager

Mativ's facility in Minneapolis, MN is actively seeking an experienced operations leader for their Plant Manager position. The principal responsibility is to lead, inspire and motivate the Minneapolis, MN site based teams thereby making a major contribution to the delivery of the company's goals. The Plant Manager is responsible for driving all aspects of the site's business performance ensuring the seamless interaction of all site functional activities, including the management of environmental health and safety, commercial opportunities, financial forecasting and accounting, operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance and legal obligations. Remaining focused on optimizing customer and shareholder value through responsible, agile delivery of our specialized solutions.

responsibilities:
  • Ensuring a safe work environment at all times for all employees within the site and any visitors to the site, while meeting legislative requirements.
  • Providing the necessary leadership and resources to ensure that all products and services supplied by the site are at the highest possible levels, are consistent with company targets, and meeting customer specifications.
  • Working closely with the Commercial Team and demonstrating a high level of cooperation to develop and maintain exceptional business relations with all customers.
  • Manage all resources towards achieving the most efficient use, including but not limited to cash, materials, labor, equipment, and natural resources.
  • Ensure that the site consistently operates in an environmentally responsible manner meeting all company standards and legislative requirements for environmental protection.
  • Significant involvement in the strategic development for the site in cooperation with the senior operations. This would include many aspects of site development including human resources, manufacturing processes, equipment, capabilities, distribution of goods, etc.
  • Manage/oversee all site operational costs including annual budgeting, re-forecasts, and monthly reporting to senior leadership.
  • Effective development of human resources within the site including but not limited to training, career development, succession planning, discipline, and compensation.
  • Promote effective risk management including the accurate and timely maintenance of all site based risk profiles in accordance with company policy. Ensuring that all site owned risks are managed and actively monitor the resolution of agreed actions via the company's' tracking processes.
  • Foster an environment for Continuous Improvement through teaching, coaching and mentoring the team utilizing lean principles which drives a winning culture.


qualifications:

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on Business Management, engineering, coating science, and/or finance/HR
  • Strong working knowledge of US labor laws and requirements
  • Entrepreneurial spirit/business minded to drive sales and develop creative solutions to get orders
  • Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of a diverse organization
  • Minimum 5+ years of Operations Leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and quality registrations (ISO14001 / ISO9001 / ISO13485)
  • Proven ability to manage broad spectrum manufacturing facilities in a capital intensive environment supplying demanding markets in industrial/healthcare
  • Proven ability to manage cost control and inventory management
  • Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing


Desirable Skills / Experience / Qualifications:
  • MBA or Similar Degree
  • Six Sigma Certified Green or Black Belt preferred
  • Computer literacy such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Corporate IT systems such as SAP
  • Previous experience with converting, materials/adhesive technologies, printing, automated packaging and sterilization validation
  • Previous experience with application of automation to processes

The annual salary range for this position is $130,000 - $175,000. This role is also short-term incentive plan eligible.

WHAT WE OFFER

At Mativ, our benefits reflect how much we value and care for each other. We know that employees and their families have unique needs, so our comprehensive benefits offer flexibility, quality, and affordability. Here are just a few of the ways we support your well-being and that of your loved ones:
  • Medical, dental and vision insurance
  • Consumer-Driven Health Plan (CDHP)
  • Preferred Provider Organization (PPO)
  • Exclusive Provider Organization (EPO)
  • Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
  • Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Employee assistance programs - available 24/7 to you and your family
  • Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance


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