Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Plant Director Location US-KY-LOUISVILLE Job ID 2024-26328 Position Type Regular Full-Time Category Manufacturing Location : Address 11601 ELECTRON DR Overview About BerryHarnessing the strength in our diversity and industry-leading talent of 40,000+ employees across more than 250 global locations, we develop, design, and manufacture innovative products with an eye toward the circular economy. At Berry Global, we believe in the extraordinary power of people and their unique talents, experiences, and perspectives that help shape a shared future of innovation, inspiration, and influence. Every employee at Berry Global has the opportunity to make their mark on our company and the world around us. Together, we champion a people-first culture that cultivates individual growth, diversity, and collaboration, unleashing our collective strengths to forge a path to greater success for our company, people, and planet. Are you ready to Make Your Mark at Berry? For more information, visit our website, or connect with us on LinkedIn or X. Responsibilities

Position Purpose: Responsible for leading all manufacturing and related service departments, including Production, Quality Assurance, Maintenance, Tooling, Warehouse/Shipping, Human Resources, Customer Service, Planning, and ISO.

 

Essential Responsibilities

 

Operations:

 

Direct and manage the work of the Management Team and all plant personnel for effective plant operationsDirect and manage and coordinate production, distribution, warehousing in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by Divisional and Corporate Management.Analyze mechanical, technical, and other molding process-related problems. Determine and implement results-oriented solutions.Responsible for 5S and proper utilization of space in the plant and warehouse areasDevelops 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, cost reduction, wage and salary administration, and security.

Personnel:

 

Leads staff by:

 

Providing definition of job duties to staffProving training opportunities to staffConducting periodic performance reviewsAdminister coaching/counseling as requiredDevelop and mentor Managers to ensure that they have the tools needed to perform their roles;Defining criteria for advancementPromoting cooperation with other departmentsEnforce personnel policies and procedures; complete and submit all associated paperwork in a timely manner;Assists in the selection of staff;Promotes GMP policy, product safety, and daily cleaning;Maintain safe working conditions with a goal of 1 or less recordable accidents and zero lost time accidents;Control employee overtime hours.
 

Corporate Support:

 

Interact with corporate leadership and sales;Responsible for providing recommendations and assisting in developing, establishing, and implementing plans and programs that will insure the successful continued growth of the company;Provide weekly, monthly, quarterly and yearly reporting to show plant performance;Assume other duties as considered necessary 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 subordinatesProduction planning knowledgeKnowledge of applicable laws, ordinances, rules and regulationsDemonstrated ability to work well in a team environmentPossess excellent problem solving skillsAbility to resolve employee conflicts, problems, and complaintsEffective communication skills with the ability to make effective and persuasive speeches and presentationsAbility to function independently and multi-taskThorough 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 analysisFlexibility to work some overtime, as necessaryPreparation of cost estimates, budgets, correspondence and status reportsWorking knowledge of Microsoft Excel, 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.

 

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