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SOSonoco Tubes & Cores Germany GmbH

Plant Manager(m/w/x)

Merzenich
Full-timeOn-siteExperienced

Overseeing production planning, cost optimization, and continuous improvement in a high-volume packaging plant. Engineering degree or equivalent technical training, plus proven leadership experience, required. International project involvement.

Requirements

  • Engineering degree or equivalent technical training
  • 3–5 years of experience in a similar role
  • Fluency in English and business-level German
  • Strong PC skills and familiarity with relevant applications
  • Proven leadership and project management experience
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills
  • Goal-oriented, assertive, and highly organized
  • Customer-focused with a collaborative team approach
  • High self-motivation, resilience, and commitment
  • Integrity, reliability, and loyalty
  • Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean tools preferred

Tasks

  • Develop and execute production plans to meet targets
  • Ensure workplace safety and compliance with regulations
  • Monitor and analyze operating costs
  • Identify deviations and implement improvement measures
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs
  • Enhance quality and improve operational efficiency
  • Prepare and manage the annual operating budget
  • Oversee requests for extraordinary expenses
  • Set annual production targets
  • Ensure products are manufactured at optimal cost
  • Manage raw material control and maintain inventory practices
  • Implement effective waste reduction programs
  • Promote continuous training in plant development
  • Collaborate with the Quality Management team to uphold standards
  • Foster high employee morale and performance
  • Ensure consistent application of HR policies and development programs
  • Maintain effective communication with employees
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and individual development plans
  • Work closely with Area Sales Managers to align operational plans with sales objectives
  • Participate in safety trainings and regular safety meetings
  • Provide open feedback and report potential risks

Work Experience

  • 3 - 5 years

Education

  • Vocational certificationOR
  • Bachelor's degree

Languages

  • EnglishBusiness Fluent
  • GermanBusiness Fluent

Tools & Technologies

  • Kaizen
  • Lean

Benefits

Competitive Pay

  • Competitive remuneration

Career Advancement

  • Excellent development opportunities

Diverse Work

  • Diverse career paths

Learning & Development

  • Professional training
  • Internal learning platform
  • Structured global onboarding programme

Corporate Discounts

  • Employee discounts

Company Bike

  • Bike leasing

Retirement Plans

  • Company pension scheme
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