Plant Manager

Huhtamaki; De Soto (KS); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Huhtamaki seeks a Plant Manager in Kansas to lead safety, production, maintenance, and CI initiatives at the facility. You will guide the Management Team to drive efficiency, reduce waste, and ensure quality and compliance with food safety standards.

You will work with Commercial and Supply Chain groups to meet customer needs, manage capital projects, and foster a safe, productive work environment. 6–10 years of industrial leadership and a bachelor’s degree are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required.
• 6–10 years industrial leadership experience.
• Strong track record in continuous improvement.
• Experience recruiting and developing high-performing teams.
• Knowledge of ERP systems and S&OP processes.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Maximize safe, cost-effective facility output.
• Communicate strategy and goals to Management Team.
• Identify and improve efficiency: cost, downtime, waste, planning, maintenance.
• Provide technical and administrative leadership to the facility.
• Oversee capital projects and budgeted investments.
• Lead and develop the Management Team; drive standardization and process optimization.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Supply Chain to meet customer needs.
• Support SQF Housekeeping and Food Safety programs.

Skills

Statistical tools

Communication at all levels

Customer focus

Influence and negotiation

Recruiting and building teams

Continuous improvement

ERP systems

S&OP knowledge

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

S&OP processes

MS Office Suite

Job description

Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planetWe 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.Job SummaryDirects and coordinates the activities of the Management Team in Safety, Production, Maintenance, CI, Administration (Finance and HR) and to obtain optimum efficiency for the facility. The position provides leadership to the facility, manufacturing operation and continuous improvement effort respectively. The Plant Manager ensures that employees are working safely, efficiently and in a positive environment.Essential FunctionsMaximize the output of the facility in a safe and cost-effective manner.Communicate to the facility Management Team strategy, policies and operational goals.Maximize operating efficiency and evaluate for inefficiency in the manufacturing process such as:Cost, Downtime, Waste, Production Planning, Preventive Maintenance, etc. Use data to make improvements and monitor results.Provide Technical and Administrative expertise to the facility.Provide direct oversight Management of Capital projects in the facility.Provide support, guidance, and leadership to the Management staff at the facility.Direct and facilitate activities of Management Team.Actively participate with Department Managers to focus on standardization of plants, process optimization and problem resolution.Directing the Management Team where activities focus on local plant operation, optimization, employee issues, and monitoring performance to plan.Represent the B.U. along with department Managers when communicating with the technology group.Actively communicates with Commercial and Supply Chain groups as required to service customer needs.Participate in SQF Housekeeping and Food Safety Programs. Provide plant housekeeping support.Job QualificationsRequiredExperience in the use of statistical tools/methodologies, computers, quality methods and basic financial principles.Ability to communicate at all levels of the organization.Ability to focus on understanding and exceeding expectations of the customer.Ability to influence, negotiate and resolve conflict to reach consensus and common goals.Experience in recruiting, leading, and developing a team.Direct experience in continuous improvement via the application of statistical methods.Knowledge of ERP systems and S&OP processes.Computer literate: MS Office, Power Point (Access, Publisher, advanced Excel).Self-starter; resourceful, highly organized, and successfully manage change.PreferredBachelor’s degree or equivalent.Minimum of 6 – 10 years of industrial experience.2+ years in a position of leadership.EnvironmentPhysical effort requirements may include lifting up to 50 lbs., extended standing, and walking extended distances. Work Environment may include heat, cold, dust and noise. Work schedule may require travel, extended work hours, or shift work.Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet .