Plant Manager

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted innovative and tailored solutions that support some of the worlds most in demand and fastest-growing industries.

With a commitment to legendary customer service operational excellence and global sustainability Greif packages lifes essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues customers and other stakeholders.

Learn more about the companys Customized Polymer Sustainable Fiber Durable Metal and Integrated Solutions at and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.

OUR VISION:

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE:

Creating packaging solutions for lifes essentials.

Job Requisition #:

035653 Plant Manager (Open)

Job Description:

Plant Manager

Location: Longview Washington
Schedule: Full-Time 1st Shift Monday Friday
Facility: Union Plant Tubes & Cores
Team: Approximately 1520 Associates

Greif is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our Tubes & Cores manufacturing facility in Longview Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined manufacturing leader who enjoys being close to the operation developing people solving problems and driving continuous improvement. With a smaller single-shift operation youll have the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact on plant performance.

What Youll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations and approximately 1520 associates in a union environment.
• Drive improvements in safety productivity efficiency quality and equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes reduce waste and increase operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to strengthen plant performance.
• Monitor production goals and performance and take corrective action when needed.
• Take a hands-on approach to understanding equipment and process challenges and developing practical solutions.
• Coach develop and engage associates while promoting accountability and positive colleague relations.
• Champion safe work practices and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Support production planning budgeting and future facility needs.
• Partner with other departments to achieve plant and business objectives.

What Were Looking For

• Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Manufacturing leadership experience with a hands-on plant-floor leadership style .
• Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement practices.
• Strong leadership problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience leading teams in a union manufacturing environment preferred .
• Ability to coach develop and hold teams accountable for results.

Why This Role Matters

In a smaller facility your leadership can make an immediate difference. Youll be close to the people equipment and processes giving you the opportunity to own the operation drive efficiencies develop your team and see the results of your improvements firsthand.

Why Greif

At Greif we are committed to safety operational excellence continuous improvement and developing our people. If youre a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys solving problems improving processes and making a visible impact wed like to hear from you.

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At Greif we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive be engaged and reach your full potential.

Compensation Range:

The pay range for this position is $119300.00 - $203100.00 annually. Typically a competitive wage for new hires will fall between120000.00 to140000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge skills experience and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.

Benefits Statement:

Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive core benefits paid time off and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.

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EEO Statement:

For more information read Greifs Equal Opportunity Policy.

Required Experience:

Manager