As the PLANT MANAGER with LIBERTY PLASTICS, you will oversee the entire plant operations and be responsible for the development and execution of strategy and initiatives that delivers a safe, productive, efficient operation that maintains high quality standards that results in customer satisfaction. 

This full-time position reports directly to the VP OF OPERATIONS and is located at Liberty Plastics manufacturing plant in Baldwyn, Mississippi.

Required Skills

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Plan, organize, direct and run the day to day operations to meet or exceed production demands and customer’s expectations
• Maintain a commitment to plant safety policies and procedures
• Allocate resources to efficiently optimize facility utilization
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction, understanding and focus to all team members
• Monitor operations to identify problems and constraints and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and manage facility budget and maintain accountability for P&L
• Work to develop and improve direct reports performance through constructive coaching, training and performance management
• Collect and analyze data to eliminate waste
• Develop and utilize systems and processes that track and optimize productivity standards, metrics and performance targets
• Evaluate and initiate process for capital expenditures for the facility
• Implementation of a continuous improvement processes, including a Quality Management System using tools such as found in ISO and lean processes

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of skill and experience
• A minimum of 10+ years of combined experience in manufacturing management required
• Experience in plastics extrusion, preferred but not required
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives and ability to implement
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact and communicate (both verbally and in writing) with executive leadership as well as plant personnel
• Ability to develop and maintain positive employee relations and drive employee engagement
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results and accountability
• Proficient with the use of computer-based tools MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to participate in cross-functional initiatives both with executive leadership and plant personnel
• Self-driven, focused with strong time management skills

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

At LIBERTY PLASTICS we are invested in our business and our employees. For more than 35 years we’ve been operating in Baldwyn, Mississippi. To help ensure our long-term future, we will begin a $10 million upgrade to our facility this year.

We are purchasing state-of-the-art equipment with the capabilities and reliability we need to remain a leader in the extrusion industry. As we introduce this new data-driven machinery, we are seeking technologically savvy team members who are ready to grow their career with us.

As part of the LIBERTY DIVERSIFIED INTERNATIONAL (LDI) family of companies, LIBERTY PLASTICS (CUSTOM SOLUTIONS AND QUARRIX BUILDING PRODUCTS) has two locations; Minnesota (corporate office) and Mississippi (manufacturing facility). The LDI family of companies includes LIBERTY PACKAGING, LIBERTY PAPER, LIBERTY PLASTICS (CUSTOM SOLUTIONS and QUARRIX BUILDING PRODUCTS) AND SAFCO.

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Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.

Required Experience

IN THIS ROLE YOU WILL:

• Plan, organize, direct and run the day to day operations to meet or exceed production demands and customer’s expectations
• Maintain a commitment to plant safety policies and procedures
• Allocate resources to efficiently optimize facility utilization
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction, understanding and focus to all team members
• Monitor operations to identify problems and constraints and implement corrective actions as necessary.
• Develop and manage facility budget and maintain accountability for P&L
• Work to develop and improve direct reports performance through constructive coaching, training and performance management
• Collect and analyze data to eliminate waste
• Develop and utilize systems and processes that track and optimize productivity standards, metrics and performance targets
• Evaluate and initiate process for capital expenditures for the facility
• Implementation of a continuous improvement processes, including a Quality Management System using tools such as found in ISO and lean processes

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelors degree preferred or equivalent combination of skill and experience
• A minimum of 10+ years of combined experience in manufacturing management required
• Experience in plastics extrusion, preferred but not required
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives and ability to implement
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact and communicate (both verbally and in writing) with executive leadership as well as plant personnel
• Ability to develop and maintain positive employee relations and drive employee engagement
• Demonstrated analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to drive results and accountability
• Proficient with the use of computer-based tools MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Ability to participate in cross-functional initiatives both with executive leadership and plant personnel
• Self-driven, focused with strong time management skills

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

At LIBERTY PLASTICS we are invested in our business and our employees. For more than 35 years we’ve been operating in Baldwyn, Mississippi. To help ensure our long-term future, we will begin a $10 million upgrade to our facility this year.

We are purchasing state-of-the-art equipment with the capabilities and reliability we need to remain a leader in the extrusion industry. As we introduce this new data-driven machinery, we are seeking technologically savvy team members who are ready to grow their career with us.

As part of the LIBERTY DIVERSIFIED INTERNATIONAL (LDI) family of companies, LIBERTY PLASTICS (CUSTOM SOLUTIONS AND QUARRIX BUILDING PRODUCTS) has two locations; Minnesota (corporate office) and Mississippi (manufacturing facility). The LDI family of companies includes LIBERTY PACKAGING, LIBERTY PAPER, LIBERTY PLASTICS (CUSTOM SOLUTIONS and QUARRIX BUILDING PRODUCTS) AND SAFCO.

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Liberty Diversified International is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, age, creed, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, disability, or any other protected class.