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 #:
035653 Plant Manager (Open)Job Description:
Plant ManagerLocation: Longview, Washington
Schedule: Full-Time | 1st Shift | Monday – Friday
Facility: Union Plant | Tubes & Cores
Team: Approximately 15–20 Associates
Greif is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our Tubes & Cores manufacturing facility in Longview, Washington.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically inclined manufacturing leader who enjoys being close to the operation, developing people, solving problems, and driving continuous improvement. With a smaller, single-shift operation, you'll have the opportunity to make a direct and visible impact on plant performance.
What You’ll Do
- Lead daily manufacturing operations and approximately 15–20 associates in a union environment.
- Drive improvements in safety, productivity, efficiency, quality, and equipment performance.
- Identify opportunities to improve processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
- Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to strengthen plant performance.
- Monitor production goals and performance and take corrective action when needed.
- Take a hands-on approach to understanding equipment and process challenges and developing practical solutions.
- Coach, develop, and engage associates while promoting accountability and positive colleague relations.
- Champion safe work practices and maintain a strong safety culture.
- Support production planning, budgeting, and future facility needs.
- Partner with other departments to achieve plant and business objectives.
What We’re Looking For
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Manufacturing leadership experience with a hands-on, plant-floor leadership style.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
- Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements.
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement practices.
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Experience leading teams in a union manufacturing environment preferred.
- Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable for results.
Why This Role Matters
In a smaller facility, your leadership can make an immediate difference. You'll be close to the people, equipment, and processes, giving you the opportunity to own the operation, drive efficiencies, develop your team, and see the results of your improvements firsthand.
Why Greif
At Greif, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing our people. If you're a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys solving problems, improving processes, and making a visible impact, we'd like to hear from you.
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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 $119,300.00 - $203,100.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between120,000.00 to140,000.00 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 or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
- Manufacturing leadership experience with a hands-on, plant-floor leadership style
- Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes
- Proven ability to identify inefficiencies and implement practical improvements
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing or other continuous improvement practices
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and organizational skills
- Experience leading teams in a union manufacturing environment
- Ability to coach, develop, and hold teams accountable for results
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.
