Plant Manager

Plant ManagerEnvision Plastics, a division of Altium Packaging that manufactures differentiated post-consumer recycled polyolefin plastics used in a wide range of consumer products, is seeking a highly capable and results-driven Plant Manager to lead its Reidsville, North Carolina manufacturing facility. This role is a high-impact leadership position with direct accountability for safety, people, operations, service, and financial performance.This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to lead a strategically important recycled resin manufacturing operation within a growing business. The Plant Manager will drive operational excellence and play a strategic role in strengthening organizational capability in support of Envision's and Altium's growth strategy. As a member of the division's leadership team, the Plant Manager will have high visibility across the enterprise, broad leadership responsibility, and the opportunity to shape plant culture, capability, and performance while delivering sustained business results. This role is well suited for a proven manufacturing leader who is energized by building teams, driving continuous improvement, and expanding into broader operational leadership over time.ResponsibilitiesChampion a strong safety culture, ensuring safe behaviors, compliance, and proactive risk identification (including SIF prevention focus)Model leadership behaviors and build a high-performance, accountable culture that drives engagement and continuous improvementBuild, develop, and retain a high-performing team, including coaching, performance management, and succession planning aligned with Altium's Guiding PrinciplesTranslate Envision's growth strategy into clear plant-level priorities and lead execution of annual operating plansDrive measurable improvements in safety, quality, service, cost, and reliability using lean principles and strong daily management systemsStrengthen the plant's quality system and culture to enhance process resiliency and customer confidenceLead production planning and execution to consistently meet customer commitmentsEnsure best-in-class maintenance practices (predictive and preventive) to maximize asset reliabilityOptimize inventory management (raw materials, WIP, finished goods) to support service, working capital, and operational efficiencyImprove plant cost performance and efficiency through disciplined continuous improvement and proactive identification/resolution of operational inefficienciesLead development and execution of capital plans aligned with growth, capability expansion, and long-term performanceStrengthen customer focus through active partnership with commercial teams and direct engagement with customers as appropriateSupport and advance customer-driven innovation and division-level solutions initiativesEnsure compliance with safety, quality (GMP), environmental, and HR policies and standardsDrive economic sustainability improvement initiatives, e.g., waste reduction, landfill diversion, utilities usage efficiency improvementsPartner cross-functionally (commercial, sourcing, technology, customer service) to drive integrated business outcomesCollaborate with the Chino, CA plant to standardize best practices, share learnings, and maximize Envision's overall performanceSupport enterprise systems and digital enablement initiatives (e.g., ERP upgrades) to improve operational effectivenessQualificationsRequired:Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering, industrial management, or related field8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience in lean environmentsPrior Plant Manager / Operations leadership experience in a complex manufacturing settingExperience in recycling, extrusion, or similarly process-intensive operationsDemonstrated success developing talent and leading changeStrong financial and operational management experience (including capital planning)Experience working with ERP systemsStrong communication and cross-functional leadership skillsProficiency in MS Office applicationsAbility to travel up to 10% of the timePreferred:Experience leading growth or expansion capital projectsExperience with ERP implementations or major systems upgradesAdvanced degree (e.g., MBA or Master's)Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.Altium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.Act with Integrity & in ComplianceDrive Value CreationBe Disciplined EntrepreneursFocus on the CustomerAct with HumilityTreat others with Dignity and RespectSeeking Fulfillment in your WorkWe Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!