Plant Manager at Greif Packaging LLC in Lithonia, Georgia

Job Description:

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

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Job Description:

The Plant Manager will be responsible for managing the activities of teams associated with manufacturing, engineering, and production in a single plant including: Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Production Operations, Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance Operations, Manufacturing Production Planning & Control, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety.  They will also be responsible for all profits and losses in accordance with company policies and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Directs and motivates plant production, maintenance and staff personnel in the attainment of business and facility objectives.  Insures and maintains a safe, compliant, and efficient production facility.


• Coordinates, guides, and plans daily plant production, maintenance, and administrative activities.


• Reviews and analyzes daily productivity, waste and quality reports.  Reviews and analyzes financial, statistical and trend analysis reports.  Reviews and analyzes safety statistical and trend reports and safety incident reports.  Develops corrective actions and process improvement initiatives.


• Controls expenditures and reviews operational budget.


• Participates in the establishment of strategic business and project goals.


• Facilitates and coordinates activities with other departments and functions.


• Interfaces with outside vendors, contractors and customers in support of plant objectives.


• Responsible for providing a safe and healthful workplace; controlling recognized hazards, enforcing safety policies and procedures, coaching safe behavior, and maintaining compliance with all regulations.


• Incorporates and maintains safety observances, including but not limited to, use of all PPE by employees, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits.


• Communicates goals and objectives, applies company policy, staffs, trains, coaches, recommends salary increases, administers discipline, insures positive employee relations and reviews the performance of employees.


• Other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• Bachelors’ Degree in a related discipline.  Masters’ Degree preferred


• 5+ years direct experience in production control and management

Knowledge and Skills

• Substantial experience in supervisory and management skills. 




• High degree of organizational skills.




• Understanding of OSHA, labor and other federal regulations. 




• Understanding of basic engineering principles. 




• Exceptional abilities in prioritizing, delegating, and goal setting. 




• Fundamental understanding of computer operations and software.

EEO Statement:

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We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.