Plant Manager - Youngstown

Job

Location:

Youngstown, OH, US

Education Level: Bachelor's Degree

Location Type:
On-site

Talent Area:
Management Operations

Trivium Packaging is a global sustainability leader in metal packaging with more than 60 locations worldwide, nearly 8,000 employees, and an annual revenue of approximately €3.0 billion. Trivium serves a diverse range of customers in a variety of end markets such as food, seafood, pet food, nutrition, beauty and personal care, household care, and premium beverages.

Trivium wants to shape the industry and has embarked on an ambitious transformation journey. In the near term, focus is on building & upskilling the team, deciding where to play & how to win, and increasing financial performance by executing the Trivium Business System (commercial, operational, and supply chain excellence). Sustainability is embedded in our materials and in our actions. Trivium has ambitious sustainability targets and focuses exclusively on products that are infinitely recyclable.

Our company sustainability journey has been awarded with a Platinum medal by Eco Vadis, the world’s leading rating agent who allocated this award only to the top 1% of the >75000 companies reviewed. Sustainability is embedded in each and every function at Trivium; it’s in our DNA. The global head office is at Amsterdam Airport; however, many people work in virtual teams from different countries.

Our culture is results-driven, entrepreneurial, informal, and highly multicultural. Our people have a high degree of responsibility.

The Plant Manager leads the Youngstown facility with full accountability for operational performance, financial results, and people development. This role requires a visible, hands-on leader with a servant‑leadership style, a strong shop-floor presence, and a bias for action. Success is measured by safety, quality, delivery, cost, employee growth, and achievement of financial targets, including EBITDA and Operating Cash Flow (OCF). The Plant Manager ensures compliance with all legal requirements while supporting the Trivium Packaging business plan and long-term strategic objectives.

• Champion a culture of safety and prioritize employee well‑being in all plant operations, ensuring a safe, healthy, and supportive work environment for all team members.
• Deliver plant financial targets, including EBITDA and OCF.
• Contribute to annual budgeting and CAPEX planning, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Ensure accurate and timely business reporting, including monthly operations reports and KPI target setting.
• Work with the plant controller and managers to evaluate objectives, operating costs, and project management status. Adjust plans based on variances and communicate results across the organization.
• Coach, mentor, and develop employees, fostering a culture of empowerment and accountability.
• Optimize the organizational reporting structure to strengthen the business.
• Partner with HR on labor activities, including employee onboarding, training, and resolving workforce issues.
• Model servant leadership by prioritizing team needs, building trust, and engagement.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in safety, productivity, quality, and delivery.
• Oversee maintenance programs, including preventive maintenance and MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Operations) management, to ensure equipment reliability.
• Strong commercial acumen as the face of the business, identifying and pursuing opportunities to enhance growth, profitability, and customer satisfaction.
• Serve as a key customer contact, maintaining strong relationships, delivering world-class products, managing on-time delivery, and resolving issues.
• Ensure support for customer initiatives, product trials, and new business opportunities.
• Utilize supply chain experience to optimize operational performance, including inventory management, production scheduling, procurement coordination, and delivery commitments. Collaborate closely with supply chain teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective operations that support business goals and customer requirements.
• Partner with supply chain teams to ensure efficient, cost-effective operations that support…