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Plant Manager

Harrisonburg, VA

Job ID

8451

Opening Type

Existing Vacancy

Workspace

On-Site

Industry

Date Posted

Packaging

October 12, 2026

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About the Role

The Plant Manager will be oversees operation, coordination, and continuous improvement of Production, Maintenance, Warehouse, Receiving, and Transportation. This position reports to the President, Southeast Region, and manages a team of direct reports consisting of a Director of Operations, Manufacturing Manager for Converting, HR Manager, and CFO/Controller.

Key Activities

  • Manage the day-to-day production of corrugate manufacturing by working with multiple departments to accomplish goals effectively & efficiently.

  • Plan, organize, and schedule employees to ensure that the company's labor requirements and needs are met.

  • Monitor, influence, and improve machine efficiency and performance on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis by understanding and reviewing machine analytics.

  • Represent the company and facilitate plant tours with vendors, customers, and company leaders.

  • Knowledge of and ability to use and influence the organization's policies, standards, and procedures guiding manufacturing processes

  • Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations, and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment, and site

  • Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components

  • Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility

  • Knowledge of the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility

  • Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes

Preferred Skills

  • Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Outlook, Excel, Word &PowerPoint.

  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.

  • Ability to flex hours to fit business needs, as needed.

Education and Experience

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Engineering, or a related field is required

  • 10 years of management/leadership experience in a variety of functional positions in a manufacturing and distribution company is also acceptable

  • Experience with box manufacturing, the folding carton industry, printing, packaging, and manufacturing experience is required.

About Us

Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.    


TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.    
   
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.    

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