Plant Manager-Converting Operations

If you’re a hands-on production leader who thrives in fast-paced manufacturing environments and enjoys leading people while improving processes, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

At TPC Packaging Solutions, we continue to invest in our converting operations—expanding capabilities, improving processes, and delivering high-quality custom solutions to our customers. We’re looking for a Plant Manager who can lead daily operations, develop our team, and ensure we consistently deliver high-quality products.

• Lead day-to-day operations of the converting facility, ensuring production goals are met safely, efficiently, on time, and to specification
• Oversee production scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation (labor, materials, and equipment) to maximize productivity and minimize downtime
• Lead, coach, and develop operators, shift leads, and support staff while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
• Champion a safety-first environment, ensuring adherence to all safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements
• Monitor production and operational performance and drive continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Troubleshoot operational and production challenges, quickly resolving issues and eliminating bottlenecks
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Procurement, Quality, and Engineering to support customer needs and ensure smooth project execution
• Communicate production performance, job status, priorities, and challenges clearly to internal teams and leadership
• Manage plant-level performance, including labor efficiency, material usage, job costing, and overall operational profitability

Requirements

• 5+ years working in a manufacturing or converting environment
• 2+ years in a leadership role in a manufacturing or converting environment
• Strong understanding of converting processes (slitting, rewinding, die cutting, laminating, printing, etc.)
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast-paced production setting
• A hands-on, problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement
• Strong communication and decision-making skills
• Experience working with safety and quality systems (ISO experience a plus)
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment and production issues
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in related area preferred.

**Only candidates in the Cincinnati, OH area will be considered**