Plant Manager

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Permanent USD100,000 - USD110,000 per year View Job Description
My client is seeking an experienced Production Manager to oversee all daily manufacturing operations within a high‑volume, multi‑facility packaging environment. This role is responsible for driving operational excellence, ensuring on‑time delivery, and maintaining the highest safety and quality standards across diverse production processes including corrugated packaging, folding cartons, thermoforming, and related converting operations.
  • Oppertunity to work at a long-established financially stable company
  • Oppertunity to oversee diverse, high-impact product lines

About Our Client

My client is a privately held U.S.-based packaging manufacturer specializing inhigh‑quality, custom packaging solutions for consumer brands. They have grown into a multi‑facility operation known for its technical capabilities, in‑house production processes, and premium packaging designs

Job Description

The key responsibilities of the Production Manager are:

  • Provide daily leadership and oversight for production departments across multiple manufacturing lines.
  • Establish and execute production schedules to meet customer delivery timelines and optimize throughput.
  • Partner closely with Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, and Supply Chain to ensure seamless operational performance.
  • Monitor equipment performance, identify bottlenecks, and initiate corrective actions to maintain productivity.
  • Lead, coach, and develop supervisors, line leads, and production staff to achieve performance goals.
  • Foster a positive, safety‑driven culture while encouraging accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
  • Oversee staffing, training, skill‑building, and workforce planning to support current demand and future growth.
  • Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and other efficiency‑driven methodologies to reduce waste, optimize workflow, and improve equipment utilization.
  • Analyze production data to drive informed decision‑making, performance improvements, and cost reductions.
  • Lead cross‑functional improvement projects, including automation initiatives and new equipment integration.

If interested, please apply using the link below. Qualified applicants will be contacted 24-48 hours upon review. MPI does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, or based on an individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local law. MPI encourages applications from minorities, women, the disabled, protected veterans and all other qualified applicants.

The Successful Applicant

The successful Production Manager will have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of production management experience in manufacturing; packaging or print‑related operations strongly preferred.
  • Demonstrated success leading teams in a high‑volume, multi‑shift environment.
  • Strong understanding of Lean principles, workflow optimization, and continuous improvement techniques.
  • Excellent problem‑solving ability with a data‑driven, analytical mindset.
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to collaborate across all levels of the organization.
  • Experience with packaging manufacturing processes such as corrugated converting, folding carton production, rigid box assembly, or thermoforming. (Very good to have)
  • Experience implementing automation or modernization initiatives in a plant environment.
  • Certification in Six Sigma, Lean, or related methodologies.

What's on Offer

My client can offer the following for the Production Manager:

  • Opportunity to lead the quality function within a growing, innovation‑driven manufacturing organization.
  • Exposure to diverse packaging technologies and full end‑to‑end production processes.
  • A collaborative environment that encourages continuous improvement, professional development, and leadership growth.



Contact
Daniel Hall
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6940828

Job summary

Sector
Engineering & Manufacturing
Sub Sector
Production, Manufacturing
Industry
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Philadelphia
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Daniel Hall
Job Reference
JN-022026-6940828