Papermaking Plant Manager

2 days ago


bakersfield, United States WorkSmart Direct Full time

Papermaking Plant Manager

Bakersfield, CA Area


The Plant Manager will monitor and coordinate the effective and efficient utilization of employees through proactive, high participation, work team involvement. The position directs all day-to-day activities of the plant, including both the paper and converted products lines, consistent with company policies and procedures. This position manages the production, quality, and safety of the various products to meet the Company’s goals and objectives in a safe and effective manner. Monitor and coordinate personnel activities and equipment as well as direct daily operations consistent with company policies and procedures. Report on key process metrics, workforce wellness, production, and opportunities to the President and VP of Operations. Promote teamwork within the management teams and on the plant floor.


Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Foster and enhance the safety culture to achieve safety excellence.
  • Provide operational and employee leadership to the facility, striving for quality excellence.
  • Manage financial performance and make required changes as needed to meet business commitments.
  • Manage all aspects of the plant cost structure including direct and indirect labor, maintenance, and consumable spending, and proactively control business volume swings to preserve profitability.
  • Assist operating management with budgeting, production statistics, cost analysis, justification of capital expenditures, and asset management.
  • Lead the facility in establishing and meeting continuous improvement objectives.
  • Partner with various leaders to develop and maintain a positive culture consistent with the company’s values, behaviors, and mission.
  • Encourage and support the development of all plant employees.
  • Responsible for overall performance efficiencies and competitive service level for the plant.
  • Participate in process improvement and cost savings efforts.
  • Responsible for incorporating continuous quality improvement principles into daily quality culture.
  • Assures compliance with state and federal regulatory matters including OSHA, EPA, EEO and Affirmative Action, and Quality Audits.
  • Overall management responsibility for the implementation of mandatory and best practice sharing for cost savings, safety compliance, and reduced employee hazard exposure.
  • Coordinates the effective utilization of production capacity, staffing and equipment through planning, organizing, and scheduling.
  • Continuously improves customer satisfaction through programs to provide on-time delivery that meets and/or exceeds customer quality and cost expectations.
  • Overall management responsibility for all aspects of quality including product performance, complaint resolution, customer satisfaction, and maintenance and improvement of quality systems.
  • Maintains a sense of urgency and accountability in the plant to ensure prompt responses to employee needs.
  • Ensures the protection of company assets through appropriate maintenance methodologies.
  • Monitors raw materials and supplies on hand to ensure adequate supply.
  • Maintain 24 hour/day on call availability to deal with potential problems/issues.
  • Promote teamwork, professionalism, and respect among all employees.
  • Implement employee training and cross-training to perform production job functions.
  • Conduct formal and informal performance reviews reporting to this position.
  • Audit the production records for complete and accurate information.
  • Recommend for hire, disciplinary action, and termination.
  • Interact professionally and appropriately with sales and customers.


Education, Certifications, and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required, preferably in engineering

5+ years' experience in a papermaking manufacturing leadership role



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