Plant Manager

Chase and Associates is partnering with an established, family-owned packaging leader as they expand into sustainable manufacturing. We are seeking a Plant Manager to lead operations at their facility.What You'll Do:Direct all manufacturing operations including Safety, Production, Quality, Shipping, and Maintenance/Engineering.Lead safety culture by actively participating in committees and ensuring compliance with GMPs and food-safe practices.Collaborate with department managers to assess manufacturing issues, review backlogs, and adjust production focus.Troubleshoot daily operational problems using mechanical aptitude and assist teams in finding solutions related to operator, method, or machine.Analyze production and quality reports to identify issues, develop improvement plans, and implement capital projects.Manage departmental spending, develop efficient use of materials and employees, and monitor budgets.Supervise Department Managers and Engineers, conduct performance evaluations, and handle employee relations.What You Need:MUST HAVE: Plant Management experience in manufacturing (packaging, food, or industrial goods preferred).Strong leadership skills with experience managing supervisors and frontline teams.Solid mechanical/electrical knowledge of high-speed manufacturing equipment.Excellent communication skills and ability to align division goals with corporate strategy.Experience with capital projects, continuous improvement, and operational reporting.