Plant Manager

Plant Manager

AJM Packaging Corporation

El Cajon, California

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000

Bonus: Performance Based

Position Overview –

AJM Packaging Corporation, one of America’s leading manufacturers of paper products, including paper plates, cups, bowls and bags, has an immediate opening for a highly motivated and accomplished plant manager in El Cajon, California.

 This position will be fully responsible for all production output, machinery and equipment, manufacturing and administrative processes and personnel and report to the company’s Director of Manufacturing.  The successful candidate will distinguish his/herself from other applicants by their confident demeanor, “can do” attitude, unrelenting drive and innate ability to command respect, make decisions and lead. 

Responsibilities & Duties –


* Supervise and manage all plant functions, including Production & Inventory Control, Manufacturing, Maintenance, Shipping/Receiving, Warehousing, Quality Assurance and Human Resources.


* Supervise and manage effective corrective, predictive and preventative maintenance programs.

Supervise and manage all manufacturing processes and personnel to meet or exceed daily production goals on a consistent basis.


* Supervise and manage all Quality Assurance policies and procedures for detection and remediation of damaged and/or defective purchased product, work-in-process (WIP) and finished goods.


* Supervise and manage plant purchasing and inventories to increase turns, minimize cost, avoid out-of-stocks and facilitate efficient scheduling.


* Safeguard the health and safety of all employees and avoid legal jeopardy to AJM through strict compliance with all AJM, OSHA, state, local and federal rules and regulations.


* Safeguard all company assets, including intellectual property, against theft and/or damage through effective employee training, testing and certification programs and strict enforcement of company security and plant visitation policies.


* Ensure all customer orders are shipped complete, on time and accurately.


* Ensure plant is fully staffed, employees properly trained and equipment fully functional at all times.


* Ensure all production lines are set-up, crewed and operated efficiently and continuously look for opportunities to increase/improve productivity.


* Leverage plant resources to meet or exceed all KPI’s, most importantly productivity, quality, waste, safety and budget.


* Maintain neat, clean, well-organized and well-maintained manufacturing, warehouse and administrative areas, free of partial pallets and damaged goods.


* Play an active role in plant recruiting, employee relations and performance management.

Review and approve all new hires, promotions, demotions, transfers and raises.  Personally interview all management level candidates, participate in, and approve all annual reviews.

Minimum Requirements –


* Bachelor’s degree from an accredi...