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,Greifpackages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.  

Learn more about the company'sCustomized Polymer,Sustainable Fiber,Durable Metal, andIntegrated Solutions atwww.greif.com and followGreif on Instagram and LinkedIn. 

OUR VISION: 

To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.

OUR PURPOSE: 

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials. 

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Job Description:

Plant Manager

Location: Longview, Washington
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift | Monday – Friday
Facility: Union Plant | Tubes & Cores
Team: Approximately 15–20 Associates

Greif is seeking a hands-onPlant Manager to lead our Tubes & Cores manufacturing facility in Longview, Washington.

This is an excellent opportunity for amechanically inclined manufacturing leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. With a smaller, single-shift operation, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact on plant performance.

What You’ll Do

• Lead daily manufacturing operations and approximately 15–20 associates in a union environment.
• Drive improvements in safety, productivity, efficiency, quality, and equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to strengthen plant performance.
• Monitor production goals and performance and take corrective action when needed.
• Take a hands-on approach to understanding equipment and process challenges and developing practical solutions.
• Coach, develop, and engage associates while promoting accountability and positive colleague relations.
• Champion safe work practices and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Support production planning, budgeting, and future facility needs.
• Partner with other departments to achieve plant and business objectives.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
• Manufacturing leadership experience with ahands-on, plant-floor leadership style.
• Strongmechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
• Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement practices.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience leading teams in aunion manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable for results.

Why This Role Matters

In a smaller facility, your leadership can make an immediate difference. You'll be close to the people, equipment, and processes, giving you the opportunity toown the operation, drive efficiencies, develop your team, and see the results of your improvements firsthand.

Why Greif

At Greif, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing our people. If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoyssolving problems, improving processes, and making a visible impact, we'd like to hear from you.

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AtGreif, 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. 

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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 otherany other legally protected characteristic.

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