Projects & In-House Manager SOAF

The Projects & In-House Manager represents ALPLA on plant level. With entrepreneurial actions the job holder secures the future of the respective ALPLA plant with optimization and continuous improvement. The Projects & In House Manager is responsible for all topics concerning the plant's operations including planning, production, quality, maintenance and warehouse.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage of the overall operational performance of the production plant in Dundee and Douglasdale.
• The job holder is responsible for the following departments: Production, QA/QC & Maintenance 
• Ensures optimization and continuous improvement of all operational processes according to the global ALPLA standard. "Operational excellence" is the ultimate goal.
• Analyzes on a regular basis data's relating to operational KPI and make sure that defined actions will reach the targets. Mandatory to follow preventive maintenance activities.
• Responsible for budgeting, KPI planning, capacity, resource planning and investment planning in cooperation with the Operations Manager SSA and the Head of Operations for SOAF.
• Ensures optimum customer support and optimization of the whole supply chain
• Performs in compliance with quality, health & safety and environmental standards
• Responsible for team development
• Creates a transparent operational organization in cooperation with his superior and the responsible HR counterpart

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree with clear affinity to operations
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in an international manufacturing company, preferably in plastic packaging
• Deep understanding of cost calculation and performance metrics • Professionalism and dedication to excellence in customer care
• Proven track of leadership experience and ability to train and develop the operations team
• Advanced MS Office skills
• Ability to work independently to tight deadlines and proactive in solving problems
• Proficiency in English and other language skills are of advantage

ROLE MODEL FOR OUR IDENTITY

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate and live the ALPLA Identity through the following
behavioural competencies:

Our Purpose: Act as a role model by living the ALPLA identity and contributing to a culture that reflects our values, personality, promise, and principles.

Our Promise:

• We create trust
• We build respect
• We develop potential
• We ensure excellent results

Our Principles:

• Be Reliable
• Solve Problems
• Make Decisions
• Communicate Effectively