Plant Manager

ALPLA NOAM • Iowa City, IA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands. As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. ALPLA invests in its people, promotes from within, and fosters a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Plant Manager will provide for the safe, profitable, steady, and efficient operation of an ALPLA production plant with a sustainable positive working culture and active personal development culture for the plant personnel.

Requirements

• Min Bachelor Degree in Business/Engineering or related fields or equivalent education/work experience
• At least 5 years of related experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong and proven team building capabilities
• Basic understanding of corporate finance functions
• Fundamental understanding of plastic manufacturing process
• Technical aptitude
• Act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA).

Nice To Haves

• Being Resilient
• Drives Engagement
• Situational Adaptability
• Directs Work
• Develops Talent
• Nimble Learning
• Builds Effective Teams
• Customer Focus

Responsibilities

• Safety overall
• Plant Safety/OSHA Compliance
• P&L Responsibility/Expense control/Group reporting
• Budgeting and Investment Planning
• Capacity Planning, Customer Service, Human Resources
• Logistics/Warehouse
• Quality Assurance
• Maintenance of existing accounts
• Policies/Procedures
• Machine and Infrastructure Maintenance
• Implementation and proper usage of OPEX initiatives
• Recruits (with Hiring Manager and HR) new employees
• Performs disciplinary actions
• Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training
• Provides personnel development, training, and knowledge sharing culture
• Performs Annual Performance Evaluation and Goal settings

Benefits

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) with company match
• Childcare and dependent care savings programs
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
• Career growth and advancement opportunities
• Employee recognition programs
• Hands-on training and professional development
• A stable, growing company committed to sustainability

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager