The Role
Lead plant operations to drive operational excellence across Production, Technical, Logistics, and Quality. Optimize workforce capabilities, monitor KPIs (material yield, conformity, productivity, 5S), implement WCM and energy/process improvements, manage budgeting/forecasting, represent the company externally, and deliver cost-reduction and performance initiatives.
Summary Generated by Built In
Serioplast, a leading global manufacturer of rigid plastic packaging solutions, is looking for a dynamic and results-driven Plant Manager to lead our production site in Lavardac, France.
Are you a hands-on leader with strong operational expertise in plastics manufacturing? Ready to drive performance in a fast-paced international environment? This could be your next challenge.
What will you do?
Applicants are kindly requested to submit their CV in English.
Sounds like a fit? We’d love to hear from you!
Want to know more about us? Check out Who We Are and discover what makes us unique!
Upon sending their application, the candidate grants specific consent to the processing of personal data, in accordance with current legislation on privacy. The privacy policy is available at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qpIpYwl5rqgtH3eN8C3cgCR74cc87WSm/view?usp=drive_link
Serioplast is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Are you a hands-on leader with strong operational expertise in plastics manufacturing? Ready to drive performance in a fast-paced international environment? This could be your next challenge.
What will you do?
- Ensure overall plant performance, driving operational excellence in line with company standards and procedures.
- Lead and coordinate Production, Technical, Logistics, and Quality functions to achieve business objectives.
- Develop and optimize workforce capabilities to sustain high performance and engagement.
- Foster transparent communication to support long-term strategy and continuous improvement.
- Represent the company with customers, partners, and local authorities as required.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities.
- Monitor key KPIs (MOL/VA, material yield, conformity rate, productivity index, 5S) and drive cost-reduction and performance improvement initiatives through WCM, energy efficiency, and process optimization.
- 5+ years as Plant Manager or Production Manager in the plastics industry (FMCG or Automotive preferred).
- Expertise in EBM, SBM, and/or IM (required).
- Engineering Degree or equivalent technical background.
- Strong knowledge of WCM, HSE, Quality standards, and manufacturing KPIs.
- Solid background in supply chain & production planning.
- Proven leadership and performance improvement track record.
- Fluency in French and English (required).
- Continuous training: Grow professionally by working alongside industry experts.
- Dynamic and international environment: Join a team engaged in global projects.
- Career growth opportunities in an industry-leading company.
- Internal mobility: Opportunities for job rotation and career progression
Applicants are kindly requested to submit their CV in English.
Sounds like a fit? We’d love to hear from you!
Want to know more about us? Check out Who We Are and discover what makes us unique!
Upon sending their application, the candidate grants specific consent to the processing of personal data, in accordance with current legislation on privacy. The privacy policy is available at the following link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qpIpYwl5rqgtH3eN8C3cgCR74cc87WSm/view?usp=drive_link
Serioplast is an equal employment opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- 5+ years as Plant Manager or Production Manager in the plastics industry (FMCG or Automotive preferred)
- Expertise in EBM, SBM, and/or IM (blow and injection molding processes)
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical background
- Strong knowledge of WCM, HSE, Quality standards, and manufacturing KPIs
- Solid background in supply chain and production planning
- Proven leadership and performance improvement track record
- Fluency in French and English
- Submit CV in English
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The Company
What We Do
Serioplast is a global producer of rigid plastic packaging, including bottles, caps, and closures, primarily serving the Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry. The company specializes in the home care, laundry, personal care, pharmaceutical, and food markets. Headquartered in Italy, Serioplast is committed to sustainability and the circular economy, innovating packaging solutions with higher recycled content to meet global market demands.
