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 Direct, lead, and develop plant staff across production, maintenance, and support functions Manage supervisors across all plant shifts Build and sustain a culture focused on safety, quality, accountability, and teamwork Partner with Human Resources on staffing, training, and performance management Production & Scheduling Ensure production orders are completed on time and to specification Communicate proactively regarding production issues, delays, and resource needs Drive production while maintaining flexibility to respond to changing demand Safety & Compliance Lead safety initiatives, training, reporting, and OSHA compliance efforts Maintenance & Equipment Oversee plant and preventative maintenance programs Minimize downtime through effective maintenance planning and execution Operational Efficiency & Cost Control Monitor labor utilization, waste, production costs, and performance targets Implement Lean, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives Drive improvements in throughput, scrap reduction, and yield Quality Management Ensure products meet customer and company quality standards Address quality issues and implement corrective actions as needed Reporting & Metrics Track and report KPIs related to safety, productivity, waste, labor efficiency, and delivery performance Provide regular updates and recommendations to senior leadership Requirements Minimum 7+ years of plant or manufacturing leadership experience Proven experience managing teams of 100+ employees Strong background in lean manufacturing, maintenance systems, and safety programs Corrugated packaging industry experience strongly preferred What We Offer Competitive, negotiable six-figure salary based on experience Bonus eligibility Comprehensive benefits package 401(k) with company match and retirement plan Paid time off Monday–Friday schedule with occasional Saturdays Opportunity to lead operations within a high-growth, innovative manufacturing organization