Plant Manager Düren

Your Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute production plans to meet targets, aligned with company guidelines, marketing forecasts, quality standards, and budget constraints.

• Ensure workplace safety and compliance with all safety regulations; continuously optimize safety practices.

• Monitor and analyze operating costs, identify deviations, and implement improvement measures.

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, enhance quality, and improve operational efficiency.

• Prepare and manage the annual operating budget; oversee requests for extraordinary expenses.

• Set annual production targets and ensure products are manufactured at optimal cost while meeting quality specifications.

• Manage raw material control and maintain efficient inventory practices.

• Implement effective waste reduction programs.

• Promote continuous training in plant development, processes, and production techniques.

• Collaborate with Quality Management (QM) team to uphold standards.

• Foster high employee morale and performance; ensure consistent application of HR policies and development programs.

• Maintain effective communication with employees and conduct regular performance reviews, including individual development plans.

• Work closely with Area Sales Managers to align operational plans with sales objectives.

Why Sonoco?

• Become part of a global market leader and actively shape the future of the packaging industry.

• Benefit from excellent development opportunities in a modern work environment, including diverse career paths, professional training and our internal learning platform Sonoco University.

• Experience a structured global onboarding programme that makes you a full member of the Sonoco team from day one.

• Receive competitive remuneration that reflects your qualifications and experience.

• Enjoy attractive benefits such as employee discounts via corporate benefits, bike leasing and a company pension scheme.

Responsibility for occupational safety at Sonoco
At Sonoco, workplace safety is a central part of our corporate culture. We expect all employees not only to follow safety guidelines, but to actively strengthen our safety culture through:

• Participation in comprehensive safety trainings and regular safety meetings.

• Open, proactive feedback and the consistent reporting of potential risks to prevent accidents and protect colleagues.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical training with strong technical understanding.

• 3–5 years of experience in a similar role; experience in paper processing is a plus.

• Fluent in English (written and spoken); business-level German proficiency required.

• Strong PC skills and familiarity with relevant applications.

• Proven leadership and project management experience.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and decision-making skills.

• Goal-oriented, assertive, and highly organized with strong analytical abilities.

• Customer-focused with a collaborative team approach.

• High self-motivation, resilience, and commitment.

• Integrity, reliability, and loyalty.

• Knowledge of Kaizen and Lean tools preferred.

Ready for this exciting challenge?

Join us and help shape the future of packaging technology!

Apply now – easily and conveniently via the link below – and become part of the Sonoco team. We look forward to your application.

Welcome to Team Sonoco!

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