Build a Career, Not Just a Job Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more. As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed. At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers. What You Can Expect from ALPLA Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits Medical, dental, and vision coverage 401(k) with company match Childcare and dependent care savings programs Paid vacation and holidays Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs Career growth and advancement opportunities Employee recognition programs Hands-on training and professional development A stable, growing company committed to sustainability Ready to Build Your Future? Join a team where your contributions matter, your development is supported, and your career can grow with a global industry leader. Apply today and discover what a career at ALPLA can offer. What Will You Enjoy Doing The Plant Manager will provide for the safe, profitable, steady, and efficient operation of an ALPLA production plant with a sustainable positive working culture and active personal development culture for the plant personnel. Safety overall Plant Safety/OSHA Compliance P&L Responsibility/Expense control/Group reporting Budgeting and Investment Planning Capacity Planning, Customer Service, Human Resources Logistics/Warehouse Quality Assurance Maintenance of existing accounts Policies/Procedures Machine and Infrastructure Maintenance Implementation and proper usage of OPEX initiatives Recruits (with Hiring Manager and HR) new employees Performs disciplinary actions Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training Provides personnel development, training, and knowledge sharing culture Performs Annual Performance Evaluation and Goal settings

Performance Metrics:

Safety Risk Level:

Proactively identifies and mitigates safety risks, with documented improvements or action plans implemented quarterly Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Identifies and addresses root causes of downtime to improve OEE performance as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.

Waste Percentage:

Maintains waste levels at or below ___% of total production (target to be defined by plant standards). Implements waste reduction initiatives, which contribute to an overall improvement that enables waste levels to be at or below the targets, as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.

Cost Controlling:

Supports adherence to department budget by identifying cost-saving opportunities and reducing non-value-added activities

Competencies:

Being Resilient Drives Engagement Situational Adaptability Directs Work Develops Talent Nimble Learning Builds Effective Teams Customer Focus What Makes You Great Min Bachelor Degree in Business/Engineering or related fields or equivalent education/work experience At least 5 years of related experience Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Strong organizational skills Strong and proven team building capabilities Basic understanding of corporate finance functions Fundamental understanding of plastic manufacturing process Technical aptitude

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job: The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms and very occasionally to climb or balance. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must regularly lift and/ or move up to 10 lbs, frequently lift and/or move up to 30 lbs and occasionally lift and/or move more than 50 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. It is required to act in a safe and environmentally responsible manner at all times by adhering to all ALPLA policies and procedures and Safety Standards (OSHA). ALPLA is an

Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind:

ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.