About the job Plant Manager Reynosa
Job Title: Plant Manager
Company: Bana Box
Location: On-site: Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico
Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $1.75M pesos to $2.2M pesos or more annually, plus bonus, full benefits, 401(k) match, retirement plan, and PTO
About Bana Box
Bana Box is a cutting-edge, innovative packaging solutions company committed to operational excellence, safety, quality, and continuous improvement. With a strong growth trajectory and a focus on high-performance manufacturing, Bana Box delivers reliable, customer-focused packaging solutions while investing in its people and facilities.
About the Role
Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Plant Manager is responsible for overall plant performance, including production, maintenance, safety, quality, efficiency, and daily scheduling. This role leads large, cross-functional teams while fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The Plant Manager plays a critical leadership role in driving operational results while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing business demands.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management
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Direct, lead, and develop plant staff across production, maintenance, and support functions
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Manage supervisors across all plant shifts
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Build and sustain a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork
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Partner with Human Resources on staffing, training, and performance management
Production & Scheduling
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Ensure production orders are completed on time and to specification
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Communicate proactively regarding production issues, delays, and resource needs
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Drive production while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing demand
Safety & Compliance
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Lead safety initiatives, training, reporting, and OSHA compliance efforts
Maintenance & Equipment
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Oversee plant and preventative maintenance programs
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Minimize downtime through effective maintenance planning and execution
Operational Efficiency & Cost Control
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Monitor labor utilization, waste, production costs, and performance targets
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Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives
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Drive improvements in throughput, scrap reduction, and yield
Quality Management
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Ensure products meet customer and company quality standards
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Address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed
Reporting & Metrics
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Track and report KPIs related to safety, productivity, waste, labor efficiency, and delivery performance
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Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership
Requirements
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Minimum 7+ years of plant or manufacturing leadership experience
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Proven experience managing teams of 100+ employees
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Strong background in lean manufacturing, maintenance systems, and safety programs
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Corrugated packaging industry experience strongly preferred
What We Offer
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Competitive, negotiable six-figure salary based on experience
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Bonus eligibility
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Comprehensive benefits package
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401(k) with company match and retirement plan
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Paid time off
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Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturdays
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Opportunity to lead operations within a high-growth, innovative manufacturing organization