Plant Manager

Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries.

The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.  

 

With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

 

Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

 

OUR VISION: 

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

 

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

Job Requisition #:
034875 Plant Manager (Open)

Job Description:

Plant Manager – Woodbine, GA

Position Summary

The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and operational direction for the Woodbine tube and core facility, overseeing manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, production planning, quality, and environmental health & safety functions.

This role is accountable for delivering safe, efficient, and profitable operations while driving continuous improvement, employee development, and execution of business objectives.

The Plant Manager leads multiple teams and is responsible for translating strategic priorities into operational results, ensuring performance aligns with short- and mid-term business goals.

Key Responsibilities

Operational Leadership


* Lead all plant operations to achieve safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost objectives.


* Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives.


* Establish performance expectations, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.


* Develop and execute operational improvement plans that enhance plant performance and support business growth.

Safety, Quality & Compliance


* Foster a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.


* Maintain accountability for environmental, health, safety, and quality performance across the facility.


* Ensure systems, equipment, and processes support safe, compliant, and reliable operations.

People Leadership


* Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams through effective coaching, communication, and performance management.


* Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations while promoting accountability and engagement.


* Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and positive employee relations.


* Encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning throughout the organization.

Financial & Strategic Management


* Develop forecasts for production capacity, facility requiremen...