Hiring: Plant Area Manager Company: Menasha Packaging Location: Lakeville, MN Job Posted Time: 2026-09-11 14:25:18 Target Skills & Keywords : Workday About the job Experience: •8 years of progressive manufacturing leadership required Required Skills: •Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in all phases of a plant operation. Typically reporting directly to plant Operations Manager, prepares operation schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality meet specifications. May be required to meet certain certifications in field. •The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned. •Implements operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability •Accountable for assigned site’s key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met •Supports site leader in managing capacity and participates in collaboration with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands •Supports equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; implements capital expenditure project and is accountable for payback expectations •Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence •Executes the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports Qualifications: •Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site •Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility •Knowledge of the physical environment and full spectrum of activities for managing and maintaining physical facilities and infrastructure •Knowledge of tools and techniques for preventing and addressing theft of assets, theft of information, vandalism, sabotage and other threats to a manufacturing facility •Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing, including its safe usage, maintenance and storage •Knowledge of technologies and applications used in manufacturing products and in the optimization of manufacturing processes •Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting •Frequent walking and standing required •Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs. •The expected salary range for this position is $97,000 - $135,000 annually. This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan and for a full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short- and Long-Term Disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays. Compensation: •$97,000 - $135,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!