Operations Manager

Huhtamaki, Inc.; Town of Fulton (NY); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki, Inc. in Fulton, NY is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse operations.

You’ll drive safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost objectives while guiding multi‑department teams and partnering with the Plant Manager to execute site goals. Join a team focused on continuous improvement, learned through coaching and development of department managers and future leaders.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience managing large manufacturing operations and multi-department teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build effective teams and develop future leaders.
• Proficiency with manufacturing, ERP, reporting, and Microsoft Office systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions and all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, safety programs, and operational performance management.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily manufacturing, shipping, and material handling operations to achieve plant KPI objectives.
• Manage staffing, resources, and departmental budgets to meet customer and business requirements.
• Develop department managers, supervisors, and future leaders through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Drive safety performance and ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and labor agreements.
• Lead continuous improvement and WCO initiatives that improve quality, productivity, waste, and operational efficiency.
• Establish performance expectations and hold teams accountable for results.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to achieve plant objectives.
• Ensure accuracy of production reporting, operational metrics, and inventory controls.
• Support the Plant Manager in execution of site initiatives and provide leadership continuity when needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Team development

ERP proficiency

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki. You could be part of our vision.

Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.

We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.

Grow with Huhtamaki in a career packaged with care. At Huhtamaki's Fulton plant, we offer opportunities to grow through experience, challenging assignments, and continuous learning. Be part of our mission to protect food, people, and the planet while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment.

We are presently seeking an experienced manufacturing, Operations Manager, for activities relating to purchasing, inventory and deliverables of items onsite.

Job Summary

Responsible for leading manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse operations to achieve safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost objectives. Provides leadership and direction to operational teams, develops organizational capability, drives continuous improvement, and partners with the Plant Manager to execute site goals and business objectives.

Essential Functions

• Lead daily manufacturing, shipping, and material handling operations to achieve plant KPI objectives.
• Manage staffing, resources, and departmental budgets to meet customer and business requirements.
• Develop department managers, supervisors, and future leaders through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Drive safety performance and ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and labor agreements.
• Lead continuous improvement and WCO initiatives that improve quality, productivity, waste, and operational efficiency.
• Establish performance expectations and hold teams accountable for results.
• Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to achieve plant objectives.
• Ensure accuracy of production reporting, operational metrics, and inventory controls.
• Support the Plant Manager in execution of site initiatives and provide leadership continuity when needed.

Job Qualifications

Required

• Proven leadership experience managing large manufacturing operations and multi-department teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to build effective teams and develop future leaders.
• Proficiency with manufacturing, ERP, reporting, and Microsoft Office systems.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions and all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, safety programs, and operational performance management.

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Experience in packaging, printing, converting, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading within a union manufacturing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing, WCO, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience.

  Environment

  Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments. Regular presence on the production floor is required to support operations, employee development, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement activities. Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate manufacturing areas for extended periods and effectively utilize standard business software and reporting systems.

  Grade 18: Salary $120,000 + depending on experience

  Join us.

  Help protect food, people and the planet.

  Help us protect food, people and the planet.

  We’re on a mission to be the first choice in sustainable packaging solutions so we can protect food, people and the planet.

  We need talented people like you to make that happen.

  We’re growing as a business which is opening up new roles and opportunities so it’s an exciting time to join us.

  We promise to offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported and make an impact, so we can all focus on the future together.

  Sounds like your sort of place?

  Your career, packaged with care.