Plant Manager at undefined

SAVING OUR WORLD ONE PACKAGE AT A TIME

EPE is a Total Packaging Solutions Company and the industry leader in providing environmentally advanced packaging designs and JIT manufacturing support to companies worldwide. With more than 70 manufacturing and design centers located around the world, and over 2400 employees worldwide, EPE can provide real-time packaging solutions and value-added services for every product’s requirements. We are committed to providing innovative and sustainable packaging solutions to our customers at the lowest possible cost and least environmental impact. 

What we are looking for: 

We are seeking a Plant Manager to bring their A-game to help us save the world, one package at a time! We are looking for a capable leader who can effectively manage their team to ensure the success of the facility and organization. This individual must be up for the challenge of implementing processes that will drive productivity, increase effectiveness, and enhance safety and quality while fostering a strong culture for our employees.

What you will do: 

• Oversee daily plant operations including production, scheduling, maintenance, quality, logistics, supply chain, and customer interfacing.
• Update and execute production schedules, while optimizing production processes to ensure an efficient workflow
• Develop and initiate plans and processes, which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital allotment
• Prepare and analyze production reports, track key performance indicators (KPIs), and identify areas for improvement
• Manage plant budgets, monitor expenses, and prepare reports on plant performance, including productivity, quality, inventory turnover, and safety metrics
• Promote and enforce a strong safety culture, ensure compliance with OSHA and other safety regulations
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of the plant and plant equipment, ensuring it is in good working order and minimizing downtime, schedule regular preventative maintenance through internal and external channels
• Implement and maintain quality control procedures to ensure all products meet required specifications and plant remains in compliance with all ISO standards. 
• Oversee the storage and management of all consumables, raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods
• Hire, train, and manage all plant personnel to include production staff, operations staff, and supervisors 
• Lead and motivate a production team by providing guidance and coaching to improve performance and productivity
• Collaborate with Human Resources to administer consistent and fair disciplinary action and clearly communicate expectations to all employees
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g. quality, engineering, supply chain) to drive continuous improvement initiatives and solve operational issues
• Implement and maintain safety standards to ensure a safe working environment for all employees; support and comply with all company policies and safety requirements 
• Oversee all aspects of order fulfillment operations including inventory management, BOM creation, work order issuance, work order builds, item fulfillments, invoicing, shipping, logistics, customer service and return process (if necessary) 
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with customers, suppliers, and other stakeholders; develop sales pipeline
• Full P&L responsibility to include analyzing costing categories, approving invoices, negotiating raw materials, working with suppliers and customers on returns/exchanges, conducting supplier evaluations, identifying opportunities for new technology, automation, and capacity expansion (including ROI) 
• Collaborate with senior leadership to set production goals aligned with business objectives
• Work directly with new and existing customers to develop better relationships and grow business organically
• Prepare production packets and work with production personnel to execute said plans
• Conduct time studies on production runs, log and analyze historical data, and report back findings to engineering team along with any suggestions for improvement
• Attend all “Kickoff calls” for new products and collaborate with engineering team to ensure items were quoted correctly and can be produced as desired
• Performs other duties as assigned 

What you need to succeed: 

• Bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, Engineering, Business Administration, or related field (preferred)
• 5 to 7 years of management experience, with at least 3 years in a plant operations management role (required)
• Experience in packaging, printing, corrugated, or related custom manufacturing industry (strongly preferred)
• Experience utilizing and implementing Lean manufacturing principles and processes
• Working knowledge of required federal, state, and local permits and/or certifications to include process for obtaining, maintaining, or renewing them
• Experience maintaining compliance with ISO standards
• Deep knowledge of inventory management systems to include implementing control systems, managing supplier relationships, conducting audits and cycle counts, and analyzing data to optimize inventory flow and minimize costs
• Strong leadership, decision-making, and multi-tasking abilities in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and collaborate effectively with diverse teams
• Strong interpersonal and analytical skills, independent thinking, and reasoning abilities
• Computer literacy, including proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems
• Ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings, production packets, quote forms
• Forklift certification preferred 
• Bilingual Spanish preferred

Benefits we offer: 

• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision) 
• Paid sick and paid vacation time off 
• Company-paid life insurance 
• Additional life/accidental death and dismemberment insurance 
• Short and long-term disability 
• 401k with company match 

EPE USA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We intend to maintain a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of age, race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and/or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. 

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 800.315.0336.