Plant Manager
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LocationCharlotte-NC
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SenioritySenior
Experience10+ yrs
Company size10,000+ people
PostedOct 22, 2026 · 2w ago
Verified live2d ago
At a glanceSummarised by Seekless from the posting.
Bachelor's degree (or equivalent)
10 or more years of relevant experience
Proven experience leading a manufacturing facility with full responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, cost management, and employee development
Strong background in managing plant financial performance, including budgets, capital projects, and cost-reduction initiatives
Demonstrated leadership skills
Strong ability in problem solving and multi-tasking
Computer skills
Solid interpersonal skills
Organization skills
Experience leading operations in a unionized manufacturing environment
About the company
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 #:
About the role
035870 Plant Manager (Open)
Job Description:
Location - Charlotte, NC (Relocation Assistance Considered)
Summary: Leads and manages teams responsible for manufacturing engineering, production operations, maintenance, production planning and control, quality, and environmental health and safety (EHS) within a single Fiber Drums facility. Oversees multiple departments and their associated teams. Responsibilities typically include ownership of short to mid-term execution of functional strategy and operational management. Typically possesses a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities
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Continuously improves the plant’s performance by implementing lean manufacturing concepts, techniques and processes.
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Effectively implements new performance management systems, production plans and performance criteria; confirms production progress; responds to delays; takes corrective actions; records KPI performance.
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Creates and implements improvement plans for the overall operation.
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Ensures team understands roles and responsibilities as it relates to the team and Greif.
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Encourages joint problem solving and individual development.
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Supports Greif mission, follows values of Greif and works to better Greif’s business as a whole.
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Manages and maintains safety observances, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits.
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Communicates goals and objectives, applies company policy, staffs, trains, coaches, recommends salary increases, administers discipline, insures positive colleague relations and reviews the performance of colleagues.
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Forecasts future production and facility needs and participates in the establishment of strategic business and project goals.
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Contributes in annual budget preparation. Controls expenditures in accordance with budget.
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Maintain close connection and contact with other departments.
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Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
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Typically possesses a Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) and 10 or more years of relevant experience.
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Proven experience leading a manufacturing facility with full responsibility for safety, quality, productivity, cost management, and employee development.
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Strong background in managing plant financial performance, including budgets, capital projects, and cost-reduction initiatives.
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Experience leading operations in a unionized manufacturing environment is a plus (but not required).
Knowledge and Skills
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Demonstrated leadership skills.
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Strong ability in problem solving and multi-tasking.
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Computer skills.
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Solid interpersonal skills.
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Organization skills.
Benefits
At Greif, we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $108,400.00 - $184,600.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between130,000.00 to145,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.
Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.
Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.