PLANT MANAGER

Overview

Are you an experienced manufacturing operations leader looking to put your industry experience to work? Berry Global in Winchester, Va is looking for a Plant Manager to join our team. In this job, you will be responsible for coordinating all manufacturing and related service departments, including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Tooling, Warehouse/Shipping, Human Resources, Customer Service, Planning, and ISO. 

In addition to being an industry leader and providing ample opportunities for career growth and advancement, Berry Global offers:

• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Vacation Days
• 401k
• Bonus Program
• Tuition Reimbursments
• And much more!

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage the work of the Management Team and all plant personnel for effective plant operations.
• Direct, manage, and coordinate production, distribution, warehousing, and sales orders in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by Divisional and Corporate Management.
• Analyze mechanical, technical, and other production process-related problems.  Determine and implement results-oriented solutions.
• Responsible for maximizing production consistent with orders.  Output is extremely important; therefore, a primary function is to maximize machine run time, operating as efficiently as possible, and consistent with quality control objectives.
• Responsible for housekeeping and proper utilization of space in the plant and warehouse areas.
• Develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Meet operational needs and requirements within budget.
• Maintain close surveillance over operations through reports, staff meetings, observations, and personal contact to assure coordination and integration of work flow, timely production, budget conformance, schedules, and utilization of personnel, skill, equipment and facilities.
• Coordinate and direct major projects and installations of equipment, major repairs and overhauls, plant layout changes to the best economic advantage and schedule.
• Act as a liaison between management and supervisory levels by keeping personnel informed on management communications and policies.
• Supervise and coordinate the various programs essential to manufacturing procedures, such as training, safety, housekeeping, work simplifications, cost reduction, wage and salary administration, and security.
• Interact with corporate Leadership and Sales as well as Customers.
• Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly, and yearly reporting to show performance.
• Other duties as necessary determined by regional and/or corporate leadership.

Qualifications

Education:

BS Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.

Technical Skills:

• Demonstrated ability to provide guidance and leadership to peers and subordinates
• Production planning knowledge;
• Knowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulations
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment
• Possess excellent problem solving skills;
• Ability to resolve employee conflicts, problems, and complaints
• Effective communication skills with the ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentations;
• Ability to function independently and multi-task;
• Thorough knowledge of equipment related to the injection, blow molding, and reheat and blow molding process.
• Financial analysis ability with 2-3 years of experience in budgets and cost analysis;
• Flexibility to work some overtime, as necessary
• Preparation of cost estimates, budgets, correspondence and status reports
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and JDE.
• Possess functional knowledge of maintenance, engineering and repair process of high speed molding machines.     

Experience:

5-7 years of progressive experience as a Manager in a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment.

Berry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.

At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. At Berry, we are continuously improving to support our mission and exemplify our values of partnerships, excellence, growth, and safety. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com