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, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer, Sustainable Fiber, Durable Metal, and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #:
034875 Plant Manager (Open)Job Description:
Plant Manager – Woodbine, GA
Position Summary
The Plant Manager provides overall leadership and operational direction for the Woodbine tube and core facility, overseeing manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, production planning, quality, and environmental health & safety functions. This role is accountable for delivering safe, efficient, and profitable operations while driving continuous improvement, employee development, and execution of business objectives. The Plant Manager leads multiple teams and is responsible for translating strategic priorities into operational results, ensuring performance aligns with short- and mid-term business goals.
Key Responsibilities
Operational Leadership
- Lead all plant operations to achieve safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost objectives.
- Drive continuous improvement through the implementation of Lean Manufacturing principles and operational excellence initiatives.
- Establish performance expectations, monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), and implement corrective actions to address performance gaps.
- Develop and execute operational improvement plans that enhance plant performance and support business growth.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
- Foster a culture of safety by ensuring compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and industry best practices.
- Maintain accountability for environmental, health, safety, and quality performance across the facility.
- Ensure systems, equipment, and processes support safe, compliant, and reliable operations.
People Leadership
- Build, develop, and lead high-performing teams through effective coaching, communication, and performance management.
- Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and expectations while promoting accountability and engagement.
- Support workforce planning, talent development, succession planning, and positive employee relations.
- Encourage collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous learning throughout the organization.
Financial & Strategic Management
- Develop forecasts for production capacity, facility requirements, and operational needs.
- Contribute to annual budget development and ensure effective management of plant expenditures.
- Execute business strategies and operational plans that support company objectives and profitable growth.
- Partner with cross-functional leaders to align plant priorities with broader organizational goals.
Organizational Leadership
- Champion company values, culture, and operational standards throughout the facility.
- Promote collaboration across departments to optimize performance and enhance customer satisfaction.
- Lead change initiatives that improve organizational effectiveness and business results.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience with responsibility for multiple operational functions.
- Demonstrated success leading plant operations in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge, Skills & Competencies
- Strong manufacturing operations and business acumen.
- Proven leadership, coaching, and team development capabilities.
- Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Strong problem-solving, decision-making, and organizational skills.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Financial management and budgeting experience.
- Proficiency with manufacturing systems, business systems, and data-driven performance management.
Success Measures
The Plant Manager will be evaluated on the ability to:
- Maintain a safe and compliant workplace.
- Deliver quality, service, and production performance targets.
- Drive productivity and cost improvement initiatives.
- Develop organizational capability and leadership bench strength.
- Achieve annual operating and financial objectives.
- Foster a culture of accountability, engagement, and continuous improvement.
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At Greif, 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.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $108,400.00 - $184,600.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between145.00 to155.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com. All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif.
EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
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 other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Business, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience overseeing multiple operational functions
- Demonstrated success leading plant operations in a manufacturing environment
- Experience driving continuous improvement and implementing Lean Manufacturing principles
- Proficiency with manufacturing systems, business systems, and data-driven performance management
- Financial management and budgeting experience
- Strong leadership, coaching, team development, and performance management skills
- Knowledge of environmental, health, safety, and quality compliance and best practices
Greif, Inc. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Greif, Inc. and has not been reviewed or approved by Greif, Inc..
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is characterized as solid and competitive for manufacturing roles, with multiple statements describing it as fair, decent, or great for the work. Pay levels are also framed as aligned with local standards or exceeding expectations in certain technical roles.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of total rewards through 401(k) matching with a defined vesting timeline, alongside profit sharing or gain sharing in some contexts. These elements are repeatedly paired with positive statements about the overall package.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare offerings are described as comprehensive, spanning medical, dental, vision, and supplemental protections such as life and disability coverage. Additional options like HSAs and supplemental plans are presented as expanding choice and coverage breadth.
Greif, Inc. Insights
What We Do
Greif (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B), is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision: be the best performing customer service company in the world. The Company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The Company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. Greif also manages timber properties in the southeastern United States. The Company is strategically positioned in more than 35 countries to serve global as well as regional customers. Additional information is on the Company's website at www.greif.com.
