Assistant Plant Manager / Plant Manager

Parker Plastics, Inc. (“PPI??) is a privately-owned manufacturer of plastic bottles and containers. Founded in 1989, PPI has four custom blow molding plants located in Sand Springs, OK, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Hagerstown, MD, and North Las Vegas, NV. Parker Plastics is looking to hire an Assistant Plant Manager / Plant Manager to join our growing company and lead overall operations in our Maryland plant. This individual would join as our Assistant Plant Manager and step into the Plant Manager role upon the current Plant Managers upcoming retirement. This is a unique succession opportunity for a proven manufacturing leader ready to take the next step in their career.Why Parker? A 30-year strong, manufacturing company with a history of sustained growth Focused on growth, efficiency, and continuous improvement as a company Striving to provide opportunity, stability, & work-life balance for our employeesOpportunities to participate financially in the growth and profitability of the companyLead an autonomous facility, with the support of a national organizationBenefits Competitive base compensationPerformance based annual bonus401(k) with company match Annual profit sharing Paid vacation and holidaysMedical, dental, and vision insurance Company-paid short & long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance Position SummaryThe Plant Manager is responsible for leading overall operations at our 24/7 operation in Hagerstown, Maryland and achieving established goals for safety, quality, customer service, employee retention, productivity, and profitability. This is a “hands-on?? position for someone with relevant technical expertise and active management experience. The Plant Manager has direct oversight of all plant functions, policies, and procedures across safety, personnel, operations, business planning, and communications. The Plant Manager will lead production efforts by developing and implementing near-term tactics and identifying goals and objectives to meet the companys vision, mission, and long-range strategic plans. The Plant Manager will manage employees and material resources to ensure that product is produced efficiently, cost effectively, on-time, and at optimum quality levels. Continuous improvement and cost reduction through constant assessment of employee, machine, and process effectiveness is a key requirement for the role. This is an exciting opportunity to drive change and make a significant impact on our growing organization.Primary Duties / Responsibilities:Lead team of ~7 direct reports including department heads/leaders in production, quality, human resources, customer service, warehouse and maintenance, plus oversee approximately 125 indirect reports of production team members Be present on the production floor, engaging with our diverse workforce dailyCreate and maintain a positive culture to drive employee retention and alignment around shared goals and objectivesMaintain community partnerships and uphold Parker Plastics reputation in the local community and state (e.g. Maryland MEP, RMI, Chamber of Commerce, Western Maryland Consortium etc.)Lead and drive management commitment to personal and food safety programs Provide overall direction and define priorities for department managers and employees to ensure their ability to effectively achieve production goals and control costsReview Key Performance Indicators daily and create and implement plans to improve performanceIdentify problems and implement solutions for machine, mold, material, or procedural problems, including physically performing the job task when necessarySupport all aspects of the employee lifecycle including hiring, training, performance management and employee development programsDevelop, implement, and ensure compliance with all OSHA, SQF and GMPs, company policies, and proceduresMaximize throughput and machine efficiency by ensuring proper training and setup, ensuring equipment is always in running order, and continuously evaluating ways of exceeding standardsEnsure all finished goods meet or exceed customer quality and shipping requirementsOversee and approve all plant expenses and capital expendituresLead communication to all plant employees regarding business needs, goals, and resultsShare and adopt best practices with other facilitiesWork with the sales team to review and execute new projectsDrive continuous improvement in the plant including pursuing automation, streamlining processes, and relevant grant submissions.Plan the most effective and cost-efficient utilization of manpower, materials, and machineryEducation / Experience:10+ years in Blow Molding and/or a similar industry (familiarity with extrusion and/or injection stretch blow molding machinery and support equipment is required)5+ years in Production/Maintenance/Plant Management and/or a similar leadership positionBachelors degree in Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field; or a high school diploma (or equivalent) with strong work experienceStrong knowledge and understanding of OSHA, GMP, HACCP, SQF, manufacturing systems and processes, engineering, continuous improvement, and quality systems Ability to make sound business decisions, problem solve, and identify & implement solutionsProven ability to lead and drive continuous improvementStrong written and verbal communication skillsStrong financial acumenProficiency in MS Office, ERP, and other database systemsAbility to travel as needed Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally to move objects.Some travel required. Must be able to fly or drive for extended periods of time.Exposure to typical office noises regularly and occasional exposure to loud noises in our production facility and warehouse.Follow us on Social Media

Created: 2026-04-04