Manager, Plant Area at Menasha Packaging in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties, however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Implements operational strategies to achieve company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, human capital, cost and profitability.


• Accountable for assigned site's key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental and shift leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met.


• Supports site leader in managing capacity and participates in collaboration with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands.


• Responsible to maintain and efficiently utilize existing manufacturing assets. Supports equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; implements capital expenditure project and is accountable for payback expectations.


• Drives Lean Six Sigma and continuous improvement at the site level. May train and develop personnel in the management of quality issues and implementation of Lean Six Sigma principles.


• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.


• Executes the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports.


• Participates in recruiting and provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the salaried and hourly production team, working closely with direct reports.


• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints.


• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required.


• Minimum of 6 years of relevant experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communications.


• Ability to multi-task, effectively prioritize and work well under pressure.


• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site.


• Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility.


• Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure.


• Knowledge of tools and techniques for preventing and addressing theft of assets, theft of information, vandalism, sabotage and other threats to a manufacturing facility.


• Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing, including its safe usage, maintenance and storage.


• Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes.

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