Plant Manager

Build your Career with an Industry Leader

As the global leader of premium labels, MCC helps brands stand out in competitive markets and inspire positive consumer experiences. Backed by over a century of printing experience, MCC is focused on the future by developing consumer-driven innovations and sustainable packaging solutions. Working for our team, you can truly make a difference.

The Plant Manager is responsible for the day-to-day performance of the site and the execution of established manufacturing and business plans. This role leads plant teams to achieve safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives; maintains compliance with environmental and regulatory requirements; and drives continuous improvement. The Plant Manager monitors performance, addresses operating gaps and escalates material risks or decisions that fall outside established authority.

Why work at MCC:

• Compensation: Competitive Compensation
• Generous benefits package including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and 401(k)
• Paid Holidays: New Years, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, plus two floating holidays

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily plant operations to meet established safety, quality, service, productivity and cost targets.
• Execute site operating plans and translate business priorities into clear goals, schedules and accountabilities for plant teams.
• Monitor plant KPIs, identify gaps and implement corrective actions; provide routine performance updates and escalate significant risks.
• Manage labor, overtime, materials and controllable expenses within approved budgets and authority levels; support monthly variance reporting.
• Build a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company standards, environmental requirements and applicable laws and regulations.
• Partner with Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Engineering, Human Resources and other functions to resolve operating issues and improve plant performance.
• Lead, coach and develop plant leaders and frontline teams; set expectations, provide feedback and strengthen accountability.
• Drive practical continuous improvement initiatives that improve throughput, waste, reliability, cycle time and inventory performance.
• Coordinate production priorities, staffing and resources to support customer requirements and on-time, in-full delivery.
• Support customer issue resolution in partnership with Commercial and Quality teams, maintaining professional and constructive relationships.
• Ensure projects and process changes are implemented according to approved scope, schedule, safety, quality and cost requirements.
• Review operating, cost and performance reports; use data to make sound decisions within the role’s authority.
• Support site change initiatives and communicate changes effectively to plant employees.
• Perform other duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, Business or a related field preferred; equivalent manufacturing leadership experience will be considered.
• Typically 7 or more years of manufacturing or operations experience, including at least 3 years leading teams in a plant environment.
• Experience managing safety, quality, delivery, labor and cost performance in a manufacturing operation; printing or packaging experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools, with demonstrated success improving operational KPIs.
• Experience leading change and implementing corrective actions in a hands-on operating environment.
• Strong problem-solving, data analysis and financial acumen, including budget tracking and variance management.
• Ability to communicate effectively across frontline, functional and leadership audiences.
• Proven ability to coach leaders, build accountability and engage teams.
• Bilingual in French and English

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• This is a professional role based primarily in an office and manufacturing environment. It involves a combination of sitting, standing and walking throughout the facility, and effective communication in person, by phone and virtually.
• Occasionally requires moving through production areas while wearing required personal protective equipment, using stairs, and lifting or moving light items (up to 20 pounds).
• Vision and hearing sufficient to review documents and screens, observe operations and communicate in a manufacturing environment.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].

For over a century, Multi-Color Corporation (MCC) has crafted premium labels for the world’s most iconic and recognizable brands. Our labels elevate emotional connections with consumers and help brands stand out in competitive markets. Honoring our rich history as a market leader, we focus on the future by developing sustainable packaging solutions and consumer-driven innovations.

MCC combines global reach with the personalized touch of local service through our network of facilities across 25+ countries. More than 12,000 teammates come together to make our industry-leading work possible and bring our True Colors to life. Join us at MCC, where every product is Labeled with Care. Learn more at www.mcclabel.com.

If you need assistance or an accommodation in applying, please contact our Human Resources Department at [email protected].

Multi-Color is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.