Plant Manager - Sustainable Packaging & Operations Leader

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

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.