Operations Manager

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Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, Pepsi Co, and many more.

As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands‑on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.

At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long‑term careers.

• 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

Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader.

Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer.

The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the ALPLA production plant. This role provides leadership and direction to the production team, driving operational excellence through effective planning, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Manager ensures compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while meeting production targets and controlling costs to support overall business objectives.

• Overall Plant Safety/OSHA Compliance
• P&L Responsibility/Expense control
• Group reporting
• Budgeting and Investment Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Customer Service
• Human Resources
• Warehouse (if applicable)
• Quality Assurance
• Sales:
  Maintenance of existing accounts
• Machine and Infrastructure Maintenance
• Implementation and proper usage of OPEX initiatives
• Leading the Team
  • Recruits (with HR) new employees
  • Performs disciplinary actions
  • Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training
  • Provides an active plant personnel development, training, and acknowledge sharing culture
  • Performs annual Performance Evaluation

Maintains waste levels at or below ___% of total production (target to be defined by plant standards).
Implements waste reduction initiatives, which contribute to an overall improvement that enables waste levels to be at or below the targets, as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.

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

• Required Bachelor Degree in Business/Engineering or related fields or equivalent education/work experience
• At least 3 years of related experience required
• Excellent interpersonal…