Job Description

Plant Manager – Plastics Blown Film & Converting

A manufacturing operation is seeking an experienced leader to oversee production performance within a plastics blown film and converting environment. This role is responsible for managing production output, equipment utilization, material flow, cost control, and operational efficiency in a continuous manufacturing setting.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent technical experience
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in manufacturing operations
• Direct experience managing plastics blown film and converting operations
• Working knowledge of extrusion, converting, in-line printing, and cartoning processes
• Experience with production scheduling and workforce allocation
• Experience in continuous manufacturing environments (24/7 operations preferred)
• Experience with Quality Management Systems
• Ability to analyze manufacturing P&L statements
• Experience developing production cost models
• Experience forecasting material and labor costs
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word
• Technical understanding of manufacturing equipment and process flow
• Experience coordinating with maintenance, engineering, purchasing, and logistics

Candidates without plastics blown film experience will not be considered.

Responsibilities

• Manage production planning and workflow scheduling to meet demand requirements
• Coordinate raw material availability and equipment readiness
• Monitor operational metrics including yield, scrap, efficiency, and throughput
• Analyze operational financial performance and prepare monthly reporting
• Control labor, material, and operating costs
• Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and inefficiencies
• Coordinate maintenance priorities to support equipment reliability
• Manage implementation of new equipment, processes, and product introductions
• Track resin usage, scrap rates, and recovery performance
• Optimize machine utilization and material flow
• Lead capital improvement initiatives focused on productivity and cost reduction
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and manufacturing requirements
• Direct training requirements for production personnel
• Support production-related customer requirements and scheduling adjustments
• Monitor KPIs and implement corrective actions when targets are not met
• Coordinate execution between production, engineering, quality, and maintenance
• Support operational planning and performance improvement initiatives
• Oversee performance evaluations for production leadership staff

Technical Environment

• Plastics blown film manufacturing
• Extrusion and converting operations
• Polyethylene film production
• Continuous manufacturing operations
• Production cost management
• Quality management systems

This position requires hands-on experience managing plastics blown film production and converting operations.