Conversion Manager at Plastipak Packaging Inc. in Medina, Ohio

Job Description:

As Plastipak Conversion Manager, you are responsible for successful site operations, which includes safety, quality, production, maintenance, compliance and site profitability.  As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, you drive operational excellence, continuous improvement, individual and team performance, and overall employee engagement.

You Will:

• Lead manufacturing operations to achieve site goals and objectives, ensuring department managers are effectively working together to plan, prioritize and execute, while efficiently utilizing resources to maintain cost, quality, safety, compliance, scrap reduction and other important targets.


• Collaborate with colleagues to build strong, motivated, engaged teams and to shape a positive work environment.  As a key member of the Site Leadership Team, role model leadership best practices.


• Manage direct reports, assuring positive performance management, training and professional development, communications & recognition and a Safety First Culture. 


• Drive operational excellence across the site to maximize employee contributions and continuous improvement.

You Have:

• Bachelor’s degree, with a preference for an Engineering or Industrial Technology discipline.


• Minimum of ten (10) years of progressive experience in high-volume manufacturing, with at least five (5) years in a leadership/management role.  Strong preference for plastics packaging industry experience.
  


• Demonstrated knowledge of all facets of manufacturing operations, including production, maintenance, logistics, engineering, safety and budget/financials.


• Proven success creating and sustaining a continuous improvement environment.


• Excellent leadership and management capabilities, with a solid track record of building high-performing teams, building relationships with all levels of employees and interfacing with executives and customers.


• A superlative safety record.


• Strong motivation to grow your career and achieve higher leadership levels within the organization.

Plastipak is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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