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Operations- Other Operations · Gaillon, France · Hybrid

Plant Manager Gaillon

Who we are

On July 1, 2025, IPL Plastics merged with Schoeller Allibert to form IPL Schoeller (the ‘company’). The Company’s operations are split across North America (11 manufacturing plants) and Europe (16 manufacturing plants). The company is headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.


IPL Schoeller is a leading manufacturer of sustainable rigid packaging solutions across a range of end market segments including returnable transit packaging, consumer and industrial packaging, environmental containers and agricultural packaging. The company employs c.4,100 employees across North America (1,600 employees) and Europe (2,500 employees).


Sustainability is essential to the long-term success of our business. As a packaging company that develops plastic-based solutions for our customers, it is imperative that we meet the customer needs while being mindful of our operational impacts and the need to preserve our planet. We are committed to running our business responsibly and in ways that drive environmental, social and economic value for our stakeholders, including shareholders, customers, employees and local communities.

The role

As Plant Director, you will be responsible for the financial and operational performance of the plant. You will ensure the efficient and safe production of high-quality packaging products, manage financial budgets, and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations. You will work to optimize processes, improve productivity, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Additionally, this role involves strategic planning to meet customer demands, talent management to foster a skilled workforce, and problem-solving to address operational challenges. The Plant Director plays a crucial role in steering the plant towards achieving its business objectives and maintaining a competitive edge in the market. The role is fully accountable for driving the growth agenda for the site.

  • Oversee all operational activities for the plant

  • Promote a culture of “safety first” and environmental sustainability

  • Continuously improving the quality of products to meet the set standards and customers’ requirements

  • Managing the performance and development of the team to ensure business continuity and fulfil succession planning goals

  • Controlling expenditure and managing capital requirements within a set budgets

  • Building effective professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders

  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive maintenance program for the plant

  • Implement communication framework to establish a clear direction and focus on priorities

  • Define areas for improvement, drive change and demonstrate results with data

  • Hire talent and develop a best-in-class functional teams

  • Be the plant sponsor for employee engagement, retention initiatives and programs

  • Develop systems and processes to ensure site level procurement activities are at or better than standard cost while aligned to and supporting global supply chain initiatives

  • Represent the plant at global and regional functional meetings

Qualifications and Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

  • Minimum of ten years of plant supervisory experience, including three years in operations management within the plastics packaging industry.

  • Proven success in managing operations, overseeing functions such as accounting, finance, safety, human resources, and quality.

  • Certifications in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Project Management will be an advantage.

  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff at all levels.

  • Expertise in Lean Manufacturing principles and process improvement methodologies like Six Sigma.

  • Effective project management skills, including planning, executing, and closing projects while balancing time, cost, and scope.

  • Ability to collect, analyze, and interpret data to identify trends, improve quality, and reduce costs.

  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills to identify issues and find practical solutions

If you have the above experience and are looking for a role where you can make a real difference, apply today to find out more!

Department
Operations- Other Operations
Role
Plant Director (Medium & Small)
Locations
Gaillon, France
Remote status
Hybrid
Employment type
Full-time
Operations- Other Operations · Gaillon, France · Hybrid

Plant Manager Gaillon

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