Plant Director

Magnera's purpose is to better the world with new possibilities made real. For more than 160 years, the originating companies have delivered the material solutions their partners need to thrive. Through economic upheaval, global pandemics and changing end-user needs, they have consistently found ways to solve problems and exceed expectations. By bringing together these legacy companies, the distinct scale and comprehensive portfolio of products will bring customers more materials and choices. With a combined legacy of resilience, Magnera will build personal partnerships that withstand an ever-changing world.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Plant Director leads and is accountable for all operations related processes in the operating plant they are assigned.  In this role, the incumbent will have responsibility for Safety, Quality, Cost Management and Production performance of the site against the budget/forecast, production plan and targets.  The Plant Director is additionally accountable for leading, motivating and directing the Operations Leadership team for the site, as well as building a positive, productive culture within the organization.  The incumbent will closely partner with Functional Leaders on-site and Magnera-wise as an integral part of the company’s matrix structure.  At all times, the Plant Director will act as a role model and champion the Magnera beliefs, compliance, safety and quality within the site.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the safety and health of all employees, visitors and contractors on the site
• Accountable for meeting all local statutory, safety, environmental and corporate compliance requirements
• Ensures all controls, permits, documents and systems are maintained and current
• Role models compliance with the safety regulations and requires similar standards of the Leadership Team and workforce
• Develops an interdependent culture in which employees work together to protect the safety of themselves and all who enter the plant
• Overall responsibility for managing site Safety, Productivity, Environment, Quality, and Cost
• Develop and execute the Operations Plan for the site to support the company budget and plan
• Develop the site budget, including capital requirements/Productivity improvements planning, and manage to meet budget; lead the management of the profitability of the site
• Execute and deliver on the plant P&L (Volume, Sales, EBITDA)
• Coordinate the site’s operation with other functional areas including Sales/Marketing, Logistics and Material Managements, Customer Service, other plans and technology
• Responsible for ensuring the adherence to Magnera’s quality standards
• Collaborate with local human resources to ensure that the site has sufficient resources to maintain operation of the equipment
• Enable and foster continuous process optimization, Productivity improvement and best proactive implementation
• Develop, lead, and mentor the site team for day-to-day success of the operation, as well as longer term performance
• Support Magnera’s Succession Planning and Employee Development initiatives to ensure continual development of employees
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum Bachelor’s Degree required, with preference in Engineering or related Technical Field.
• Ten (10) years of experiences working in a manufacturing environment demonstrating advancement in operations leadership, with preference for experience within the non-woven industry (which may include Airlaid, Films, Extrusion, Spunlace technologies), or related paper, paper converting or other process industry
• Preference for five (5) years’ experience leading a manufacturing facility
• Demonstrated ability and experience for leading using an influential leadership style with a strong focus on mentoring, coaching, and the ability to challenge the status quo in a professional manner, while striving for improved business results
• Business acumen that demonstrates the ability to manage a P&L, as well as prioritize business demands and operational needs for optimum results
• Demonstrated ability to form productive working relationships with a wide range of stakeholders both internally and externally
• Experience and ability to develop a healthy working culture, including leading change management activities
• Proven track record of project management combined with strong continuous improvement capabilities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Computer and systems capabilities, included but not limited to such systems as Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and Operational Software systems that may include various Enterprise Systems
• Travel: approximately 10-20% as needed to perform responsibilities

COMPETENCIES:

Change Leader- Ability to facilitate the process of change, while helping others to adapt to its effects. Able to explain the need for change by communicating gaps as well as the benefits while being sensitive to evolution of the people and culture.

Cultural Leader- Ability to orient, engage, empower and support teams to meet business goals. Encompasses the ability to create a stimulating environment and culture that fosters employee commitment and dedication. Adapt leadership style to different situations/people. Provides constructive feedback to enforce positive behaviors and handle negative behaviors.

Business Acumen- Able to establish, communicate, explain and circulate business objectives to solicit buy-in and commitment. Transforms the organization's vision and strategy into goals. Makes sure systems and processes support achievement of objectives.

Innovation-  Ability to call into question traditional methods as well as explore opportunities to optimize and improve. Encompasses overcoming challenges using innovative solutions based on intuition and experimentation.

Entrepreneurial Spirit-  Able to seize opportunities as well as take calculated risks to achieve business results. Stays abreast of the industry and market. Finds proposed solutions with profit in mind - tirelessly pursues new business opportunities.