Plant Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Manage daily manufacturing and packaging activities to meet customer specifications and production schedules. Ensure adherence to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and all federal, state, and local safety and environmental regulations (OSHA, EPA). Oversee the implementation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and drive root cause analysis and Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA) for any deviations. Develop and manage annual operating plans (AOP) and capital budgets; track profit and loss (P&L) performance while identifying cost‑saving initiatives. Act as a key point of contact for external clients, ensuring their product requirements are met and fostering trust through transparent performance reporting. Lead facility expansions, technology upgrades (such as AI and IoT integration), and the onboarding of new product lines. Recruit, train, and mentor a high‑performing workforce, fostering an environment of accountability, collaboration, and safety. Oversee day‑to‑day facilities management including all non‑GMP maintenance activities. Provide leadership for employees through effective communication, coaching, training, and development. Manage efficient utilization of personnel, material usage and waste, control of variable manufacturing costs and overhead. Establish a manufacturing plan to include specific departmental goals and objectives and effectively communicate those to all levels. Work with Engineering and Quality to evaluate, manage and implement process and procedural changes designed to improve productivity, capacity and overall efficiency while maintaining a culture that emphasizes safety and regulatory compliance. Drive Sales and Operations Planning (S&O P) activities to forecast and manage anticipated changes in staffing requirements and equipment capacities. Support company growth initiatives, by working with other departments to ensure new products, processes, and plans are delivered within established time frames, budgets and guidelines. Adhere to company safety requirements and attend regularly. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical field or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Seven years’ related management experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in a FDA regulated manufacturing facility, with a demonstrated ability to implement systems that promote GMP compliance preferred. Familiarity with ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 preferred. Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing techniques. Experience with materials and inventory management, production scheduling, and preventive maintenance. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and prioritize meeting established timelines and organizational commitments. Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Project). PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequently required to sit, talk, and hear. Frequently required to stand and walk. Occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (23kg). Occasionally required to climb. Occasionally required to work with cleaners, solvents, and chemicals. MSDS sheets are provided. Vision ability including close vision, distance vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable those individuals who are disabled as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act to perform the essential functions of this job. STARTING WAGE Starting Wage $160,000.00 DOE EEO STATEMENT Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status. Silgan is a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr