Plant Manager

Plant Manager at Talently Plant Manager at Talently in Jacksonville, Florida Posted in about 4 hours ago.

Type:

full-time

Job Description:

Job Title:

Plant Manager Location:

Southeastern U.S. (Relocation Available)

Salary:

$140,000-$170,000

Skills:

Tissue Converting Operations, Plant Turnaround, Maintenance & Reliability, Lean/Six Sigma, Team Leadership Industry:

Tissue / Paper Converting Manufacturing A leading manufacturer in the tissue and paper converting industry is seeking an experienced Converting Site Manager to lead operations at a high-volume manufacturing facility. This individual will have full ownership of site performance, with a strong focus on operational excellence, reliability, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all aspects of plant operations, including production, maintenance, quality, and safety Drive measurable improvements in OEE, throughput, and overall equipment performance Identify and execute facility-wide improvement initiatives, including waste reduction and process optimization Build and sustain a culture of accountability, ownership, and continuous improvement Partner cross-functionally to ensure efficient and reliable operation of high-speed converting lines Oversee multi-shift operations and ensure consistent performance across all teams Develop and scale operations to meet increasing production demands

Technical Requirements:

Hands-on experience in tissue or towel converting operations Strong knowledge of converting equipment such as: Rewinders Log saws Wrappers / bundlers Case packers Experience with parent roll handling and inventory control Proven track record improving OEE, quality, and scrap/waste reduction Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance systems

Must-Have Skills:

8-15 years of experience in high-speed converting or related manufacturing environments 3-5+ years in a Plant Manager, Site Manager, or senior operations leadership role Demonstrated success leading at least one plant or operational turnaround Experience leading teams of 50+ employees in a multi-shift environment Hands-on leadership style with a strong floor presence Proven ability to drive culture change and operational discipline

Nice-to-Have Skills:

Lean/Six Sigma experience or certification. Experience with scaling operations in a multi-shift production environment. Familiarity with parent roll handling and inventory control processes. Expertise in the use of data-driven process improvement methodologies. Strong communication and cross-functional leadership skills. Why this Opportunity? High-visibility leadership role with full site ownership Opportunity to make a measurable impact through turnaround and operational improvement Fast-paced, growth-oriented manufacturing environment