PLANT DIRECTOR

Berry Global - Plant Director - Old Hickory, TennesseeBerry Global, headquartered in Evansville, Indiana, is committed to its mission of ‘Always Advancing to Protect What’s Important.’ With $13 billion in revenue for fiscal year 2019 on a combined pro forma basis from operations, Berry is a leading global supplier of a broad range of innovative nonwoven, flexible, and rigid products used every day within consumer and industrial end markets. Berry operates over 290 manufacturing facilities worldwide, on six continents, and employs over 48,000 individuals.At Berry, we pursue excellence in all that we do and are always advancing to improve the way we work along with the products and services we provide. Our culture fosters trust and partnerships through appreciation, acknowledgement, and inclusion. To learn more about Berry, visit berryglobal.com.ResponsibilitiesProvide leadership and direction to all manufacturing departments.Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures.Responsible for all manufacturing related activities in the areas of safety, environmental, sustainability, quality, productivity, and cost control.Establish and maintain a culture of engagement, empowerment, and continuous improvement.Ensure compliance with all safety policies and procedures.Initiate plans and processes to minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital.Ensure compliance with all government regulatory requirements.Establish and maintain a culture of continuous improvement, quality, high performance, and process excellence.Establish team and individual accountabilities for problem solving and cost reduction.Ensure effective labor utilization within departments to allow for maximum return on labor investment.Manage spending against budget and in relation to production volume.Establish management practices throughout the facility to encourage employees’ positive involvement.Conduct operations plant communications meetings and ensure effective communication with all employees.Plan, organize, and direct the manufacturing, process engineering, and maintenance functions.Ensure budget and financial forecasts are developed and met.Partner with Finance to ensure all business-related decisions are justified.Ensure timely, effective, and efficient procurement, inventory levels, and delivery of finished goods.Partner with Human Resources to ensure effective management of human capital.Participate in long-term strategic planning involving the optimum utilization of company assets and human resources.Drive the full implementation of cost improvement programs.Direct or support the effective implementation of investment projects.Create and maintain contingency plans.Direct and support ISO requirements.Continuously validate quality indicators and best practices developed in other company plants.Prepare and present the annual budget to senior management.Supervise/manage direct reports including decision-making for hiring, promotion, and discharge.Interact regularly with Frontline Leaders and production employees to provide direction and leadership.May lead or participate in regional or global projects.Other duties as assigned.QualificationsEducation (Degree/Major): Bachelor’s degree in related field required (Engineering preferred). Master’s Degree preferred.Certifications: Six Sigma green or black belt preferred.Work Experience: 7 years minimum leadership experience in a manufacturing facility (textile or extrusion preferred). Experience in quality control, engineering, and operations of a textile, paper, or extrusion manufacturer preferred.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. #J-18808-Ljbffr