Our client, a leading manufacturer of disposable food packaging products, is seeking a Plant Manager to join their team in Quitman, MS where they manufacture Styrofoam cups.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead and manage facility
- Mentor a high-performing leadership and plant team, fostering a culture of accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement
- Drive world-class safety performance with a zero-incident mindset
- Deliver on all key KPI targets : Safety, Quality, Service, Cost, and Operational Excellence
- Achieve world-class OEE and proactive maintenance excellence
- Collaborate cross-functionally to align the plant’s operations with broader business strategies
- RequirementsProven experience as a Plant Manager or above (scope 200 employees, 24 / 7 preferred)
- Demonstrated success in developing, and retaining a high-performing, results-driven leadership team
- Deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and systems
- A servant leadership mindset with the ability to inspire, engage, and empower
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills to influence stakeholders at every level
- Experience working with EPS or similar manufacturing processes preferred