Plant Operations Leader — Safety, Quality & Improvement

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

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.