Plant Manager

Location: Management - Batavia, IL

The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing all operations and employees in a flexible packaging printing and converting environment: plan and assign work; implement policies and procedures; and recommend improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures, and working conditions.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Schedule all facility personnel and equipment to maximize operational effectiveness and achieve customer satisfaction.
• Manage, coach, and develop all facility personnel, maintaining a positive and healthy facility culture that is aligned with Eagle’s Guiding Values and committed to its Mission and Vision.
• Create baseline performance criteria and conduct evaluations and performance reviews, including corrective actions as needed.
• Lead and coordinate all new hire training, as well as continuing training for existing personnel.
• Implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) relevant to the departments managed.
• Determine current baseline departmental efficiencies and implement steps to monitor and improve through-put, waste, and downtime.
• Take a leadership role when it comes to quality, assisting with quality checks throughout the shift and signing off on job approvals; assist Quality personnel, making quality related decisions and being responsible for all quality issues.
• Participate in the problem analysis determination and corrective action implementation of internal and external customer complaints.
• Conduct regular meetings within the departments, maintaining a collaborative and open environment for discussion.
• Head recruitment efforts for the facility, partnering with Human Resources partners to strategically identify hiring needs, evaluate candidates, and prepare job offers.
• Partner with Information Technology partners to ensure that enterprise resource planning (ERP) software is being effectively leveraged to record, manage, and analyze production, suggesting and working on reporting improvements.
• Develop an in-depth understanding of Eagle’s preventive maintenance program for each department and notify maintenance in the event of any equipment problems or necessary repairs.
• Ensure that good manufacturing practices (GMPs) are followed throughout the facility.
• Collaborate with senior leadership and other production leaders to establish performance metrics and control all areas of production costs to meet manufacturing cost / budget targets and continually challenge and reduce costs by all means of elimination of waste, reduced overtime, etc.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to identify, communicate, and drive implementation of capital investments and improvement projects, including automation projects.
• Host customer visits and work directly with customers as needed.
• Implement an effective safety training program and ensure that safe workplace standards are maintained at all times.
• Partner with key personnel regarding any changes in business procedures and special projects.
• Ensure that all company food safety and quality assurance procedures are followed at all times. Escalate any issues/concerns to management.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• High school degree, equivalent (GED), or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 5 years of related experience, including leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills, including proven ability to coach and motivate team members and address performance concerns.
• Strong organizational skills with ability troubleshoot and make informed and quick decisions in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Capacity to set priorities, goals, and timelines to achieve maximum productivity by demonstrating a high level of initiative, effort, and commitment.
• Proficient in word processing and spreadsheet software with proven ability to learn complex new software programs.
• Professional proficiency in verbal and written English, including ability to effectively and professionally communicate with diverse individuals.
• Valid driver’s license is required at time of hire.
• Excellent work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Must be able to continuously stand for long periods of time and lift 50 pounds or more.
• Must be able to stoop and kneel frequently.
• Enthusiasm for the Eagle mission of embracing our Guiding Values that focus on developing and empowering our team members to create valued, trusted, and lasting relationships with both customers and suppliers.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Operations, Business, or related field
• Bilingual in English/Spanish strongly preferred.
• Experience in the flexible packaging and/or printing industries.
• Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, ideally EFI Radius.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.

 Additional Information: This role requires the scheduling flexibility needed for successful leadership of a busy 24/5 manufacturing environment. Occasional travel may be required.

 Pay: $100,000 – $125,000 per year

 Flex Your Potential with Eagle! We are committed to supporting our employees’ career growth and aspirations and provide full-time team members with the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can choose from 1 PPO plan, 2 PPO/HSA plans, and 1 HMO plan, all provided by United Healthcare.
• HRA / HSA Contributions – Participants in the employer-provided medical insurance program will receive funds from Eagle for either their HRA (for all PPO and HMO enrollees) or HSA (for all PPO/HSA enrollees). The annual amount provided to each participant is based on one’s enrollment tier per the following schedule: $1,500.00 for Employee Only coverage, $3,000.00 for Employee + Spouse or Employee + Child(ren), and $4,500.00 for Family coverage.
• Dental Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees can enroll in dental insurance provided by Mutual of Omaha.
• Vision Insurance – On the first of month following 60 days of employment, employees this voluntary benefit through Mutual of Omaha.
• 401K Plan – Plan entry date is the first of the month following 6 months of service. Eagle provides its employees with a 100% match up to 1% and 50% match up to 6%.
• Company Paid Short Term Disability – The Short Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Company Paid Long Term Disability – The Long Term Disability premium is 100% paid by Eagle.
• Life Insurance – The Basic Life premium is 100% paid by Eagle and is a flat $20,000 benefit for all FT, benefit eligible employees. Employees have the option to purchase additional voluntary life insurance for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• Vacation/PTO: The amount of vacation/paid time off (PTO) employees receive each year starts at 80 hours (2 weeks) each year, which accrues at a rate of 1.538 hours per week, and increases with the length of employment.
• 6 Company Paid Holidays – Eligible after 60 days of employment.
• Sick Leave – Eligible for paid sick days at the rate of 3 days (24 hours) per year after 6 months of service (prorated for per the calendar year).