Plant Manager - Nacogdoches, TX

Greif · Nacogdoches, TX

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Level: Manager
Team: Production
Base pay: $98k–$166k
Degree: Required (or equivalent experience)
Industry: Packaging
Posted: 20 days ago

The role in 30 seconds

A management production role at Greif (packaging) in Nacogdoches, TX.

They ask for: degree required (or equivalent experience)
Tools it names: Lean, SAP
Base pay: $98k–$166k

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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026

Production Engineer roles in Texas: typical posted base $107k–$153k. This one lists $98k–$166k.

Median of the low and high ends of 16 live postings that list pay, out of 85 production engineer openings in Texas, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

Texas plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →

How this role compares

Against 84 other live production postings in Texas.

Base pay: In line with similar roles
Experience asked: Not stated

Skills these teams ask for most

Team leadership 44%
✓ Lean 36%
Root cause 29%
New product launch 22%
Six Sigma 22%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

Stands out: this posting asks for SAP, which few similar roles mention. If you have it, lead with it.

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Full description from GreifAs posted on their careers site.Show

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.

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Our purpose

Creating packaging solutions for life’s essentials.

Job Requisition #

035651 Plant Manager - Nacogdoches, TX (Open)

Job Description

Plant Manager – Nacogdoches, TX

Location: Nacogdoches, Texas

Schedule: Full-Time | 6:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Business: Plastics Manufacturing

Site: Approximately 86 Associates

Lead the Team. Build Trust. Improve Performance.

Greif is seeking a hands-on Plant Manager to lead our plastics manufacturing facility in Nacogdoches, Texas. Your ability to connect with associates, understand the operation, and turn opportunities into meaningful improvements will be critical to the plant’s continued success.

We’re looking for an experienced manufacturing leader who is visible on the plant floor, builds strong relationships, develops people, and drives continuous improvement.

What You’ll Do

•Lead day-to-day operations for a plastics manufacturing facility of approximately 86 associates.
•Provide visible, hands-on leadership while building a culture of trust, accountability, and teamwork.
•Drive improvements in safety, quality, productivity, efficiency, and equipment performance.
•Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, reduce waste, and increase operational efficiency.
•Apply Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles to strengthen plant performance.
•Monitor production results, identify performance gaps, and implement practical solutions.
•Partner with maintenance, engineering, quality, safety, and other teams to address equipment and operational challenges.
•Coach, develop, and engage associates while establishing clear performance expectations.
•Support production planning, budgeting, and short- and long-term facility needs.
•Champion a strong culture of workplace safety.

What We’re Looking For

•Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly preferred (but not required).
•Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
•Significant manufacturing leadership experience, preferably within a plant environment.
•Strong mechanical aptitude and understanding of manufacturing equipment and processes.
•Hands-on leadership style with a willingness to be visible and engaged on the plant floor.
•Proven ability to improve manufacturing efficiency and operational performance.
•Experience with Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
•Solid interpersonal skills and organization skills required
•Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
•Ability to build relationships, develop teams, and inspire confidence across the organization.
•ERP and Manufacturing Software: Proficiency in enterprise platforms like SAP or Oracle to track inventory, supply chains, and resource planning preferred

Why Greif

At Greif, we are committed to safety, operational excellence, continuous improvement, and developing our people. If you’re a hands-on manufacturing leader who enjoys building strong teams, solving problems, improving processes, and making a visible impact , we’d like to hear from you.

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.

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