The HT Group is seeking an experienced Plant Manager to oversee daily operations at a flexible packaging facility on an interim basis (3+ months). This person will lead production, logistics, maintenance, safety, and compliance teams to achieve optimized machinery performance, lean manufacturing implementation, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Location: Blythewood South Carolina (On-site)
Compensation: Dependent on experience
Responsibilities:
- Oversee machine maintenance, reduce downtime, and improve equipment performance
- Implement 5S, Kaizen, and other methodologies to enhance efficiency and reduce waste
- Provide hands on coaching and mentorship to production staff to improve skills and productivity
- Enforce safety protocols, ensure adherence to regulations, and conduct regular safety audits and risk assessments
- Oversee production planning to include scheduling, monitoring KPIs, and address inefficiencies
- Work closely with Quality Control, Engineering, and Supply Chain on operational initiatives
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in engineering or related field highly preferred
- 5+ years in production and operations management
- In depth knowledge of flexible packaging industry and manufacturing process
- Expertise in lean manufacturing and machine troubleshooting
- Proven leadership skills and ability to foster team growth
- Highly proficient in ERP and MES systems
- Data driven with the ability to analyze metrics to drive improvement