Plant Manager

For more than 50 years, Silgan Plastics has defined the plastic bottling industry from technical innovation to creative packaging solutions. No matter what your packaging needs, Silgan can and will handle them. From creation to commercialization, our customized approach to each customer's requirements is what sets us apart from the rest.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: This is a leadership position directly accountable for the effective operation and performance of the manufacturing plant.  The Plant Manager ensures that various functions of the operation interact cohesively to meet the overall goals of the corporation.  The Plant Manager provides clear direction and leadership to their staff through goal setting and timely feedback.  They must maintain a clear focus on the tactical and strategic plans of the facility and ensure they are aligned with corporate goals and objectives.  The Plant Manager interfaces with all cross-functional groups and acts as a liaison between the manufacturing plant and other disciplines.  They have a fundamental responsibility to ensure product safety and quality as it applies to all the duties listed below:

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Directs the production facility’s overall operations.
• Provides leadership to the plant staff to ensure the various internal and external functions are operating efficiently and cohesively.
• Sets and implements policies and procedures that guide plant productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
• Utilizes operational metrics to analyze productivity and set performance targets to achieve production goals.  Ensures that the plant meets or exceeds key operating goals, i.e., safety, quality, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
• Develops and deploys manufacturing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement. 
• Supports plant safety and security inspections, auditing, and training procedures to meet OSHA, SOX and other required regulations.
• Collaborates with multi-functional plant teams, including finance, engineering, purchasing, and human resources. 
• Maintains a close working relationship with key customers to ensure superior customer satisfaction.
• Ensures timely and effective communication with upper management on key issues.
• Proactively and regularly reviews of all key operating metrics and responds accordingly. 
• Provides Bi-Weekly business update for upper management review.
• Prepares month end business report for upper management review.
• Develops the annual plant budget.  Ensures the plant meets or exceeds budget requirements.

AUTHORITY LEVEL (if applicable):

EDUCATION:  

Required: High School Diploma

Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or a related field.

EXPERIENCE:

Required: Minimum of 5 years plant management experience

Preferred: 5-10 years’ experience managing a diverse staff in a medium to large technical plastic process operation

SKILLS:

Required:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Strong technical background in plastics manufacturing.  
• Proven leadership skills with experience supervising managers, preparing an annual budget.  

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER (Non-Canada) 

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

Silgan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, or the presence of a disability, which would not prevent the performance of essential job duties with, or without reasonable accommodation of any other protective status.

Silgan is a drug-free workplace.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER – Canada 
 
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. 
 
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities. Silgan endeavors to provide accommodations to individuals with disabilities to perform their essential job duties as long as the accommodation does not pose an undue hardship on the company’s operations and does not pose a direct threat of substantial harm to the employee or others. 
 
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor.
 
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Employment is always subject to the Silgan’s rights as employer, including the right to end employment in accordance with Provincial Law.
 
Silgan is an equal opportunity employer. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to any ground protected under Provincial human rights laws. 
 
Silgan is a drug-free workplace.