Plant Manager - Modesto, CA

What We’re Looking For

We are searching for a Plant Manager to provide dynamic leadership to our plastics, packaging and container manufacturing site. This site is three shifts per 24 hours. The company is global, a world leader in its space.

As a Plant Manager, you will have a high-impact, critical role within the business. In charge of the entire site which would include P&L/Budget and all of the plant employees. You will lead the day-to-day operations of the plant, and the team will look to you for guidance and alignment of operational plans to meet short and long-term goals for safety, quality, waste, production, and our customers.

How You Will Contribute

• Add additional shifts so that site is running 24 hours, 7-days per week, and hire the talent to drive production and quality.
• Embrace and promote core values to ultimately enhance customer satisfaction.
• Lead and engage the entire operation of the plant, including safety, quality, production, maintenance, shipping & receiving.
• Develop and execute operational strategies by working with all levels of the organization to ensure company goals in safety, quality, productivity, customer service, and cost are met.
• Must be able to adapt rapidly and multi-task multiple projects and initiatives.
• Set/adjust plant priorities and make decisions to meet fast-paced and dynamic business and customer demands.
• Provide guidance and partner with managers on staffing, training, employee relations, and performance management to develop salaried and hourly team members.
• Continuously keep up-to-date on current organizational and industry knowledge and practices.
• Manage the P&L to control manufacturing and conversion costs within budgetary limits to ensure profitable long-term growth.
• Value safety as a top priority and work closely with the safety department to enhance current safety protocols and procedures.
• Support the company initiative by working closely with business unit leaders to identify and implement improvements and advancements.