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Operations Manager

Klöckner Pentaplast -
Rural Retreat, VA

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Job Details

Qualifications

Plastics plant experience

Full Job Description

Date: Aug 8, 2026

Location: Rural Retreat, VA, US, 24368

Company: Klöckner Pentaplast

The Company

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction, and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for leading all manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable production while meeting quality, customer, and business objectives. This role oversees production, maintenance, warehousing, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily plant operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and cost targets.
Monitor and drive performance through KPIs, production reviews, and operational scorecards.
Ensure compliance with all safety policies and foster a strong safety culture.
Oversee production planning, staffing, inventory, and resource utilization to maximize efficiency.
Manage plant budgets, labor costs, productivity, yields, scrap, rework, and overall operational performance.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
Partner with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve service levels.
Oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational effectiveness.
Develop, coach, and lead supervisors and production teams while promoting employee engagement and accountability.

Leadership Responsibilities

Provide leadership to multiple supervisors and a workforce of approximately 250–300 employees.
Manage hiring, training, performance management, employee development, and workforce planning.
Ensure compliance with company policies, employment regulations, and operational standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
Strong background in plastics manufacturing, including extrusion, slitting, and calendering operations.
Experience managing large production teams and driving operational improvements.
Demonstrated success in safety, quality, productivity, and cost management.

Key Competencies

Manufacturing Operations Leadership
Continuous Improvement
Safety Management
Budgeting & Cost Control
Team Development
Problem Solving & Decision Making
KPI & Performance Management
Customer Focus
Strong Communication Skills

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing facility and requires regular plant-floor presence, including exposure to industrial equipment, moderate noise levels, and varying production conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.

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If you are determined, thrive in a fast-paced environment with high levels of accountability and focus, then we’d love to meet you! Please apply using the link below.

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.

***Please be aware of recruitment scams. Klöckner Pentaplast will never ask candidates to provide payments, bank details, national identification numbers, or any other sensitive personal information during the interview process. If you're unsure about the legitimacy of a communication claiming to be from kp, please contact us directly at [email protected].

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