Plant Director

The anticipated salary range for this position starts at $110k annually depending on skills and experience, with a generous leave and benefits package. This position is Exempt, meaning ineligible for overtime pay.

Benefits

3 Medical Options Dental Vision Employer paid Short and Long term disability 401K with employer match 120 hours Paid Time off Paid holidays Potential Annual Performance Bonus and more! WHY JOIN EPAC? At e. Pac, you’ll be part of a global company with a local heart. We offer a dynamic, inclusive environment where your ideas matter and your leadership drives growth — for our people, our customers, and our communities.

SUMMARY OF POSITION The Plant Director is responsible for the overall planning and execution of plant-wide operations including manufacturing productivity and efficiencies, budgeting and financial performance, quality and safety systems, food safety initiatives, warehousing and distribution, sales support, and regulatory compliance.

Leading through a team of leaders and individual contributors, the Plant Director II establishes, communicates, and drives the implementation of production related goals by maintaining a culture that is aligned with e. Pac’s core values including our “e. Pac Why”. This position is also responsible for oversight of building design, equipment install and maintenance, hiring, support/training and managing of the ongoing manufacturing facility.

The position ensures increasing levels of customer and employee satisfaction while improving the efficiency of manpower, materials and machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

AND RESPONSIBILITIES Profit & Loss (P&L) responsibility for assigned plant location, including all functions of facility and operations, including pre-production activities such as production planning. Monthly/weekly reporting to e. Pac Holdings on deliverables. Develops and manages e. Pac quarterly management deck. Establishes and adheres to key performance indicators (KPIs) set forth by VPO and COO and report on KPIs, budgets and operational metrics to the executive team Manages the training of all personnel to understand and practice food safety requirements.

Manages quality assurance. Hires, trains, develops employees in the areas of production management, quality control, and plant leadership and ensures performance monitoring systems are being met. Manages policy deployment in the areas of lean manufacturing techniques, quality, cost reduction, complete and on-time delivery, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations, visual controls and plant performance measures.

Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training and development. Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate fast improvements and improved working relationships. Manages material requirements to increase inventory turns and reduce levels on hand. Ensures compliance standards for cost control, waste reduction, quality, OSHA, safety, and complete and on-time delivery at the lowest possible cost.

Determines operations headcount needs and ensures compliance with company policies. Identifies, communicates and drives implementation of capital investments and improvement projects. Assist with equipment installation and facility readiness Foster a collaborative culture emphasizing safety, engagement, performance and innovation JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES Communication skills and proficiency (bilingual is a plus) Extensive knowledge and understanding of complex Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems Facility operations knowledge Lean manufacturing in a make-to-order environment.

Equipment knowledge Production layout and process flow knowledge Product structure knowledge Understanding of limitations and probabilities of error Broad knowledge of packaging applications preferred Leadership, Problem Solving/Analysis, Strategic Thinking Project Management EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION 5+ years of experience managing large teams in industries with functions including such as operations, procurement, inventory management, logistics, quality control and/or research and development preferred Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering or other relevant field and/or MBA preferred Experience with food safety requirements preferred WORK ENVIRONMENT Half of the time of a professional office setting and half of the time on the production floor.

The salary range is provided as a general guideline and reflects what we reasonably expect to pay for this role at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary depending on a variety of factors, including the candidate’s qualifications, geographical location, and the specific responsibilities of the role. In addition to salary, this position may be eligible for performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Final compensation offers will be determined following a thorough assessment of the candidate’s background and the requirements of the positio n e. Pac is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

EEO Poster e. Pac Flexible Packaging is a fast growing global flexible packaging company with locations around the world. Built on break-through digital technologies, e. Pac is at the crossroads of advanced technology and manufacturing. e. Pac was founded in 2016 with a focus on helping small and medium sized brands compete with great packaging, and today serves thousands of brands of all sizes.

In all corners of the world where e. Pac operates, the company strives to serve the communities in which we reside and contribute to the creation of a more sustainable, circular economy. https://epacflexibles.com/