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Plant Manager(m/w/x)
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
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Business 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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Plant Manager(m/w/x)
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
- English – Business Fluent
- German – Business 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
About the Company
Sonoco Tubes & Cores Germany GmbH
Industry
Manufacturing
Description
Das Unternehmen ist global führend in der Verpackungsindustrie und setzt Standards für hochwertige Verpackungslösungen.
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