Plant Operations Leader - Plastics

Jimmy Jazz; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sabert is a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging solutions, based in Shepherdsville, KY. We are seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead production, guide supervisors, and drive efficiency, safety, and quality. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Engineering and 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in management, plus thermoforming/extrusion experience. Sabert offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plastics and thermoforming/extrusion.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and train people.
• Ability to interact with all levels of Plant personnel.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Results orientation; high level of personal initiative, energy and ownership for success.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing of products in accordance with company goals and objectives.
• Establishing and controlling conditions of production in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
• Organizing and directing workflow and work processes so as to satisfy production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
• Performing analysis of manufacturing materials and determining optimum levels of virgin and regrind resin.
• Directing the production supervisors and leads in the execution of the plant’s operating plans.
• Maintaining employee safety and morale by creating a safe, efficient and positive work environment.
• Maintaining proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and training of personnel.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Skills

Plastics knowledge

Thermoforming

Extrusion

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CPET/PET/PP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Job description

Sabert is a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging solutions, based in Shepherdsville, KY. We are seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead production, guide supervisors, and drive efficiency, safety, and quality. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Engineering and 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in management, plus thermoforming/extrusion experience. Sabert offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.