Plant Manager
$140k - $170kTalently
Job Title: Plant Manager
Location: Southeastern U.S. (Relocation Available)
Salary: $140,000-$170,000
Skills: Tissue Converting Operations, Plant Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability, Lean/Six Sigma, Team Leadership
Industry: Tissue / Paper Converting Manufacturing
A leading manufacturer in the tissue and paper converting industry is seeking an experienced Converting Site Manager to lead operations at a high-volume manufacturing facility. This individual will have full ownership of site performance, with a strong focus on operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and safety
- Drive measurable improvements in OEE, throughput, and overall equipment performance
- Identify and execute facility-wide improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and process optimization
- Build and sustain a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement
- Partner cross-functionally to ensure efficient and reliable operation of high-speed converting lines
- Oversee multi-shift operations and ensure consistent performance across all teams
- Develop and scale operations to meet increasing production demands
Technical Requirements:
- Hands-on experience in tissue or towel converting operations
- Strong knowledge of converting equipment such as:
- Rewinders
- Log saws
- Wrappers / bundlers
- Case packers
- Experience with parent roll handling and inventory control
- Proven track record improving OEE, quality, and scrap/waste reduction
- Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance systems
Must-Have Skills:
- 8–15 years of experience in high-speed converting or related manufacturing environments
- 3–5+ years in a Plant Manager, Site Manager, or senior operations leadership role
- Demonstrated success leading at least one plant or operational turnaround
- Experience leading teams of 50+ employees in a multi-shift environment
- Hands-on leadership style with a strong floor presence
- Proven ability to drive culture change and operational discipline
Nice-to-Have Skills:
- Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification.
- Experience with scaling operations in a multi-shift production environment.
- Familiarity with parent roll handling and inventory control processes.
- Expertise in the use of data-driven process improvement methodologies.
- Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills.
Why this Opportunity?
- High-visibility leadership role with full site ownership
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact through turnaround and operational improvement
- Fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment
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