Plant Manager
Greif
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Cheektowaga, NY · $108k–$185k a year · Posted October 15, 2026
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About the job
Greif is a global leader in performance packaging located in 40 countries. The company delivers trusted, innovative, and tailored solutions that support some of the world's most in demand and fastest-growing industries.
With a commitment to legendary customer service, operational excellence, and global sustainability, Greif packages life's essentials - and creates lasting value for its colleagues, customers, and other stakeholders.
Learn more about the company's Customized Polymer , Sustainable Fiber , Durable Metal , and Integrated Solutions at www.greif.com and follow Greif on Instagram and LinkedIn.
OUR VISION:
To Be the Advantage That Helps Our Customers Win.
OUR PURPOSE:
Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.
Job Requisition #: 035773 Plant Manager (Open)
Job Description:
Summary: Manages the activities of teams associated with manufacturing, engineering, and production in a single plant including: Manufacturing Engineering, Manufacturing Production Operations, Manufacturing Repair & Maintenance Operations, Manufacturing Production Planning & Control, Quality, Environmental Health & Safety. Manages multiple teams. Responsibilities typically include ownership of short to mid-term (1-3 years) execution of functional strategy and operational management. Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 8 to 10 or more years of relevant experience.
Key Responsibilities
Continuously improves the plant's performance by implementing lean manufacturing concepts, techniques and processes.
Effectively implements new performance management systems, production plans and performance criteria; confirms production progress; responds to delays; takes corrective actions; records KPI performance.
Creates and implements improvement plans for the overall operation.
Ensures team understands roles and responsibilities as it relates to the team and Greif.
Encourages joint problem solving and individual development.
Supports Greif mission, follows values of Greif and works to better Greif’s business as a whole.
Manages and maintains safety observances, ensuring guards and safety features are working, and promoting good daily safety practices and habits.
Communicates goals and objectives, applies company policy, staffs, trains, coaches, recommends salary increases, administers discipline, insures positive colleague relations and reviews the performance of colleagues.
Forecasts future production and facility needs and participates in the establishment of strategic business and project goals.
Contributes in annual budget preparation. Controls expenditures in accordance with budget.
Maintain close connection and contact with other departments.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 8 to10 or more years of relevant experience.
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to understand production equipment, identify operational issues, and support troubleshooting efforts is highly preferred.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of the plant's operation.
Demonstrated leadership skills.
Strong ability in problem solving and multi-tasking.
Computer skills.
Solid interpersonal skills.
Organization skills.
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At Greif , we believe that our colleagues are the center of our success. Our Total Rewards have a comprehensive focus on well-being and offer a competitive package that enables you to thrive, be engaged, and reach your full potential.
Compensation Range:
The pay range for this position is $108,400.00 - $184,600.00 annually. Typically, a competitive wage for new hires will fall between125,000.00 to145,000.00 annually. Offers for this position may vary based on market data and other factors such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographic location. The position may also be eligible for a short-term incentive.
Benefits Statement:
Greif offers a comprehensive benefits package, including competitive core benefits, paid time off, and a range of local benefits for eligible colleagues.
Protect Yourself From Scams: We value the integrity of our recruitment process and prioritize the well-being of our candidates. While you may find Greif job postings on various platforms, all legitimate opportunities can be verified on our official Careers page at www.greif.com . All communication from Greif regarding job opportunities will also come from an @greif.com email address. If you have concerns about the legitimacy of a job posting, receive an unsolicited job offer or suspect fraudulent activity, please contact us for verification via this link Contact Us - Greif .
EEO Statement:
https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf
We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sex, race, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, veteran status or any other any other legally protected characteristic.
For more information read Greif’s Equal Opportunity Policy.