Plant Manager - Hazelton, PA

Description / Job Summary

About Signode :

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit.

Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials.

These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit.

Our company is a materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits :

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more.

Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary :

Starting at $110,000 + bonus

This position is eligible to participate in the Signode annual bonus program with a target of 15% of base salary.

Summary

The Plant Manager plays a pivotal role in overseeing and managing the daily operations of our manufacturing facility. This leadership position involves strategic planning, effective team management, and ensuring the plant's efficiency and productivity.

The Plant Manager is responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, meeting production targets, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.

Essential Functions

Provide strong leadership to the manufacturing team, fostering a collaborative and results-oriented work environment.

Directly manage and coordinate the activities of various departments within the manufacturing facility. ? Develop and implement strategic plans to achieve production goals, optimize processes, and enhance overall plant efficiency.

Collaborate with senior management to align plant operations with organizational objectives.

Monitor and analyze production metrics, ensuring that production targets are met while maintaining high-quality standards.

Implement efficiency improvement initiatives and address any bottlenecks or issues in the production process.

Uphold and enforce safety protocols and regulatory compliance to maintain a safe and secure working environment.

Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions for plant personnel.

Efficiently allocate resources, including manpower and equipment, to meet production schedules and deadlines.

Collaborate with the maintenance team to ensure optimal functionality of machinery and equipment.

Collaborate with the quality control department to ensure that products meet or exceed quality standards.

Implement measures to address any deviations or non-conformities in the production process.

Develop and manage budgets for the manufacturing facility, controlling costs and optimizing resource utilization.

Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement measures to improve overall plant profitability

Effectively communicate with senior management, department heads, and front-line staff to ensure clear understanding of goals and objectives.

Prepare regular reports on plant performance, production metrics, and other relevant KPIs.

Lead and support initiatives for continuous improvement, identifying opportunities to enhance plant processes, reduce waste, and increase overall efficiency.

Responsible for talent management and employee lifecycle activities, from hiring to terminating.

Position Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in industrial engineering, Manufacturing Management, or a related field.

Experience : Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, with at least 3 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

Proven track record of successful plant management, including achieving production targets, implementing process improvements, and ensuring a strong safety culture.

Proficiency in MS Office

Must be bilingual (English & Spanish)

Functional Success Drivers : These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

Leadership

Results Oriented

Safety & Security

Communication (Oral & Written)

Analytical Skills

Inspiring "Followership"

Vision

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described.

It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and / or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.