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Plant Manager – Manufacturing Operations
Silgan Plastics · Houston
Job description
About the role
Silgan Plastics is seeking a Plant Manager to lead the effective operation and performance of its manufacturing facility. The role provides clear direction, aligns tactical and strategic plans with corporate goals, and serves as the primary liaison between the plant and cross‑functional teams.
Key responsibilities
- Direct overall plant operations, ensuring efficiency and cohesion across internal and external functions.
- Set and enforce policies that drive productivity, quality, and cost efficiency.
- Analyze operational metrics, set performance targets, and achieve safety, quality, and OEE goals.
- Develop and implement continuous‑improvement and quality initiatives.
- Support safety and security inspections, audits, and training to meet OSHA, SOX, and other regulations.
- Collaborate with finance, engineering, purchasing, and HR teams.
- Maintain relationships with key customers to ensure high satisfaction.
- Provide regular updates to upper management, including bi‑weekly business updates and month‑end reports.
- Prepare the annual plant budget and ensure budgetary compliance.
Required profile
- High School Diploma required; Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of plant management experience, preferably in a medium to large technical plastic process operation.
- Experience managing a diverse staff and delivering on safety, quality, and financial targets.
Required skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
- Strong technical background in plastics manufacturing.
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Silgan Plastics
Houston