Sonoco
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Als Komplettanbieter von innovativen Verpackungslösungen ist SONOCO ein weltweit tätiger Anbieter von Konsumgüterverpackungen, industriellen Produkten und Lieferkettendienstleistungen mit mehreren Milliarden US-Dollar Jahresumsatz. Wir stellen an mehr als 70 europäischen Standorten Verpackungen für eine Vielzahl von Branchen und zahlreiche der angesehensten Marken der Welt her, die an Kunden in 85 Ländern geliefert werden. An den Standorten Hockenheim und Lübeck werden Papierdosen für zahlreiche namhafte Lebensmittel- Tabak- und andere Herstelle der Konsumgütersparte produziert. An unserem Standort in Zwenkau wiederrum werden Lebensmittelverkaufsverpackungen aus recyclefähigem Kunststoff erstellt, wie zum Beispiel Verpackungen für Joghurt, Wurst- und Käseprodukte oder Speiseeis.
Plant Manager
Plant Lübeck
Senior Director Regional Manufacturing – Consumer Packaging EMEA
Production Manager, Quality Manager, Technical Manager, Supply Chain Management
1. Objective and Overall Responsibility
The Plant Manager leads and manages the plant in a goal- and results-oriented manner to ensure that all key performance indicators are achieved.
Occupational safety and accident prevention
Plant budget (at least meeting defined targets)
Increase in productivity
Cost reduction
Compliance with quality requirements
Ensuring customer satisfaction at all times in close collaboration with Sales Management
The Plant Manager is obliged to immediately report any adverse developments that cannot be resolved within their own area of responsibility and, at the same time, submit improvement and optimization proposals to their superior, management, or the responsible and/or affected departments.
The Plant Manager is responsible for ensuring sustainable and ethical conduct at the plant (labor standards, health & safety, business ethics, environmental protection, Code of Conduct).
2. Scope of Responsibility
The Plant Manager manages the plant in accordance with corporate, quality and hygiene policies and ensures smooth and efficient plant operations.
Managing the departments Production, Technical Services, Warehouse/Shipping and Quality Assurance in line with corporate policy and strategy while ensuring plant KPIs are met
Preparation and compliance with the plant budget
Definition of the plant’s investment plan
Execution of investment calculations
Determination of plant utilization levels and initiation of necessary corrective measures
Definition and monitoring of production KPIs such as performance rate, efficiency rate and utilization rate of production equipment (bonus‑relevant KPIs)
Compliance with accident prevention regulations and all legal and insurance requirements (fire protection, environmental protection, trade supervisory authority)
Continuous improvement of occupational safety and promotion of employee health in close cooperation with the Health & Safety Officer
Coordination with other plants within the group and leveraging synergies with the objective of overall group success
Close coordination and cooperation with the plant’s Supply Chain Manager regarding customer requirements and objectives, including related investment calculations and subsequent implementation at the plant
Technical customer support with the aim of increasing customer satisfaction
Preparation of training plans for the plant
Preparation of works agreements in cooperation with the Works Council
Conducting required Occupational Safety Committee (ASA) meetings and works assemblies
Promoting constructive cooperation with the Works Council
Encouraging innovation and creativity and participation in cross‑plant projects to increase innovation
Supporting and implementing change management processes at the plant
3. Personnel Management Responsibilities (applies to all managerial positions)
Hiring and termination of blue‑collar permanent staff
Hiring and termination of salaried employees
Ensuring and documenting information, training and further development of employees, especially direct reports
Handling disciplinary matters
Monitoring performance evaluations of blue‑collar employees in accordance with applicable collective wage agreements and ensuring fair remuneration
Representing company policy and fostering optimal cooperation across the organization and within the matrix structure
Motivation and development of employees
Conducting annual performance and development reviews with the direct reports
Achievement of plans (plant budget, investment plan), particularly adherence to cost targets
Plant output (daily, weekly, monthly, annually)
Customer satisfaction
Internal and external complaint costs
Number of workplace accidents
Employee turnover rate
Intensity and speed of task execution
4. Required Qualifications
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, Industrial Engineering or comparable qualification (University of Applied Sciences / Technical University)
or
Technical vocational training with 3–5 years of professional experience as a Production Manager or in a comparable managerial role in a manufacturing environment
5. Specialized Knowledge / Experience
Experience in serial or mass production, preferably in the packaging or packaging materials industry
Sound knowledge of business administration
Proficiency in English (written and spoken)
MS Office and general IT skills
6. Specialized Skills and Personal Attributes
Proactive leader and shaper, not merely an administrator
Strong social skills and sensitivity
Confident and professional demeanor
Loyalty, integrity and credibility
Strong analytical, strategic and conceptual thinking skills
Perseverance and strong implementation capability
Cost awareness and entrepreneurial mindset
Critical thinking skills
Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams
Strong teamwork and leadership skills
Resilience and ability to perform under pressure
Mature and well‑balanced personality
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