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Plant Manager

USG, Orange, California, United States, 92613

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Job Title: Plant Manager - Orange, TX Paper Mill Role Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Plant Manager to lead our recently acquired and currently idled Paper Mill in Orange, Texas. This role is crucial in transforming the facility to produce gypsum liner, which includes collaboration with project management to design, procure, and construct the new recycled fiber process and paper machine. The Plant Manager will lead the recruitment and selection of the workforce and safely guide the facility through commissioning, start-up, and into full-time operations. The Orange Plant will employ greater than 150 team members. Some travel may be required. Key Accountabilities And Responsibilities

Lead, plan, and manage all aspects of the paper production facility with an annual capacity of 20 BSF or 450,000 tons. Ensure the safe and efficient operation of truck and rail loading departments and wastepaper receiving operations. Foster a participative, highly engaged workforce culture focused on developing employees for higher levels of responsibility and accountability. Drive continuous improvement using Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, RPM, visual work, and 5S. Formulate short and long-term operating goals for cost reduction, capital/facility planning, quality/service, new products, and workforce development. Collaborate frequently with corporate sales, sourcing, logistics, finance, engineering and technical groups to achieve assigned safety, quality, cost and profitability metrics. Develop plans and countermeasures to ensure financial goals are met or exceeded. Qualifications

Strong technical aptitude. Demonstrated ability to manage employees in a participative, high employee engagement culture. Strong leadership, management, and communication skills. Ability to achieve results by collaborating with key stakeholders from the plant, shared services, and other corporate functions. Demonstrated ability to operate within a planned budget and manage costs within established goals. Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience as a Plant Manager in the Paper Industry or similar manufacturing environment. Knowledge of safety culture in manufacturing operations. Excellent critical thinking skills and strategic vision. Broad knowledge of continuous improvement processes and experience implementing LSS, RPM, 5S and visual work methods. Education And Experience

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, with a strong preference towards Paper Science/Manufacturing. Minimum of 5 years of experience leading a large team or similar-sized manufacturing facility. Salary may be adjusted based on experience. Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate. USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity. USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays. USG is an equal opportunities employer. EOE including disability/veteran.

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