Plant Manager - Tennessee Facility

Job Description

Plant Manager – Tennessee Facility

Location: Tennessee (Exact location TBD)

Salary: $100,000 base + 20% performance bonus

Company: CONFIDENTIAL - Headquartered in CA

About the Company:

We are a growing, high-performance company headquartered in California, with nearly 50 years in the business, specializing in custom label production with an eye toward quality, speed, and customer satisfaction. We are expanding our operations and launching a new facility in Tennessee, and we are seeking a hands-on, hard-charging Plant Manager to help us open, lead, and grow this critical operation.

About the Role:

This is a unique opportunity for a driven, high-aptitude leader who wants to roll up their sleeves, build something from the ground up, and run it like their own business. The Plant Manager will be responsible for launching and leading all aspects of the Tennessee facility, managing a small but growing team, and ensuring seamless production and delivery of customer orders.

Key Responsibilities:

Operations Leadership

Launch and manage day-to-day operations of the Tennessee facility

Lead all local production floor activities, scheduling, and quality control

Estimate jobs, manage order entry, and ensure efficient scheduling of production

Maintain and repair equipment and facility infrastructure

Purchase supplies and manage local vendor relationships

Team Management

Hire, train, and develop a local team of 7 to start, with growth expectations up to 25

Directly manage staff, including:

1 Customer Service Representative (estimating and project management)

1 Production Prep

1 Warehouse & Shipping

3–4 Production Operators

Foster a high-performance, safety-first culture

Oversee local customer service operations and ensure exceptional client satisfaction

Logistics & Finance

Manage local shipping and logistics to ensure timely order fulfillment

Serve as the cost center manager for the Tennessee facility

Coordinate closely with Livermore HQ on policies, procedures, and operational alignment

Qualifications:

High school diploma required; additional education through hands-on learning strongly valued

Must have run a production floor, preferably in label printing or commercial litho printing

Strong technical aptitude for equipment maintenance and troubleshooting

Proven leadership skills in small-team environments

Entrepreneurial mindset: resourceful, proactive, and unafraid of hard work

Excellent organizational and communication skills

Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with headquarters

Experience in purchasing, logistics, estimating, and scheduling

Who You Are:

10 years of experience in label or packaging manufacturing

A bootstrapper with high intelligence and the drive to grow

Not just a manager, but a builder: someone who wants to create and own something

Comfortable wearing multiple hats – from strategy to sweeping the floor if needed

Eager to learn, hands-on, and ready to hustle

Has experience managing a production floor and wants to take the next step

Sees this as a launchpad into broader business leadership

Enjoys solving problems, building teams, and being the go-to person for everything

Why Join?

Competitive salary

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Employer-matched 401(k)

Ground-floor opportunity to grow with a new regional facility

Autonomy, support, and the ability to shape the new location

A collaborative culture that values excellence and fun

Be part of a leadership-backed expansion with room to grow

Ready to lead and build something great?

Join us and be part of a growing company where your work matters and your impact is visible every day.

Company Description

With nearly 50 years in the business, we offer a complete array of products, capabilities, and expertise to meet specific packaging and labeling needs. Headquartered in California, we are known for our speed, flexibility, and dedication to doing great work with great people.

Full-time