Plant Manager

Reports To: General Manager 

Schertz, TX

The Plant Manager oversees the daily operations of the plant, ensuring the safe, efficient, and cost-effective manufacturing and distribution of products. This leadership role involves coordinating all aspects of production, maintenance, warehousing, safety, and team development to meet company goals for quality, efficiency, and employee engagement.

Give and Get

 What You’ll Get:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Full benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation time
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
• Safety and wellness program incentives
• Supportive, team-oriented environment with strong company culture

What You’ll Give:

• Strategic and hands-on leadership to drive plant performance
• Proactive problem-solving and process optimization
• Effective communication and coordination with internal departments
• Commitment to safety, compliance, and operational excellence

Key Duties and Success Factors

•  Safety & Compliance:
  • Lead safety initiatives in coordination with HR and Safety Manager
  • Ensure compliance with OSHA, DEQ, EEO, and other regulatory standards
  • Promote a culture of safety and environmental responsibility

• Quality Assurance:
  • Monitor and improve product quality in line with company standards
  • Review production metrics and adjust plans to meet cost and quality targets

• Operational Efficiency:
  • Manage all plant departments and supervisors to ensure smooth operations
  • Optimize use of materials, equipment, and personnel for efficiency
  • Oversee inventory control, warehousing, and distribution activities

• Budget & Planning:
  • Recommend annual budgets and monitor plant financial performance
  • Analyze costs and implement plans to increase profitability
  • Maintain production, labor, and cost records to support decision-making
• Training & Development:
  • Mentor and develop supervisors and staff across departments
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide coaching and feedback
  • Foster an environment of continuous improvement and accountability

• Teamwork:
  • Collaborate closely with Sales, Customer Service, HR, and Production teams
  • Assist in labor negotiations and employee relations activities
  • Maintain strong working relationships across the organization

Additional duties may be assigned by management.

What You’ll Need to be Successful

• Experience:
  • Minimum 10 years in corrugated manufacturing or similar industry
  • Minimum 5 years in a leadership/managerial role
  • Preferred: College degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• Basic Troubleshooting:
  • Identify and resolve production, labor, and quality issues
  • Utilize data and metrics to drive continuous improvement
• Skills:
  • Strong technical knowledge of equipment capabilities and production flow
  • Budgeting, cost control, and quality system experience
  • Computer proficiency (MS Office) and ERP system knowledge
• Certifications:
  • Safety and compliance training preferred (OSHA, ISO, etc.)
• Physical Requirements:
  • Regularly required to walk, sit, stand, and lift up to 100 lbs
  • Visual capabilities include color, depth, and distance perception
• Leadership Attributes
  • Strong time management and multi-tasking skills
  • Clear communicator and effective teacher/mentor
  • Calm under pressure with excellent crisis management ability
  • Skilled in coaching, motivating, and conflict resolution
  • Confident leader with professional demeanor
• Performance Measurements
• Operating Standards: Meet or exceed metrics in safety, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction
• Personal Growth: Achieve agreed-upon professional development goals
• Employee Relations: Build and maintain a positive, productive work environment
• Creativity: Foster innovation and process improvements across the plant

Take Action and Unbox Your Potential – Next Steps:

Ready to join a team that values safety, quality, and continuous improvement? If you’re looking to grow your career in a dynamic environment, apply now! We are excited to see how you can contribute to our success and help take Pratt Industries to the next level. 

Pratt Industries provides equal employment (and affirmative action) opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veterans status, or disability.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans

Pratt Industries is America's 5th largest paper and packaging company with more than10,000 highly skilled green collar employees dedicated to the environment and sustainability. Pratt Industries is one of the largest corrugated packaging companies in America, with sophisticated manufacturing facilities in more than twenty states. The company operates several of the most modern, cost effective paper mills in the country, as well as a series of sheet and box plants strategically placed throughout the United States offering a wide range of creative packaging solutions. Pratt Industries is committed to recycling and the environment by harvesting the urban forest.

Pratt Industries offers competitive compensation plans with incentive opportunities, full benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, All State, Pre-Paid Legal, and 401(k) with company match, paid vacation, paid holidays, and childbearing and parental leave.

Pratt Industries is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer - M/F/V/D