Ref: HN47107

Plant Manager

職種 その他
雇用形態 Full-time, Permanent
勤務地 チェコ
給与(年収) Negotiable / Neg
Well-established Japanese packaging film manufacturer is currently looking to recruit a Plant Manager at their newly established manufacturing site in the Ústí nad Labem Region, Czech Republic.
This role represents the senior leadership position at the plant and is responsible for overall plant operations, people management, and performance delivery. The position is ideal for a hands-on manufacturing leader who can integrate multiple functions and build a strong “One Team” culture in a Japanese-European matrix environment.
Fluency in written and spoken English is required for this role.
Ref:HN47107

TYPE: Permanent, full-time
WORKING HOURS: Monday – Friday (Core time: 9:00 – 15:00, 8 hours per day)
SALARY: CZK 150,000 – 180,000 per month × 12 months + summer & winter performance bonus (company performance based)
START: ASAP
LOCATION: Ústí nad Labem Region, Czech Republic
BENEFITS: Company car (available for private use), 25 days annual leave, Meal vouchers, Pension contribution (employer matching scheme)

RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Full responsibility for overall plant operations including Production, Engineering, SCM, Quality, HR, SHE, and IT
• Lead and align all department heads to operate as a cohesive “One Team” and support plant-wide production objectives
• Ensure achievement of production volume, on-time delivery, quality, safety, and cost targets
• Oversee the entire value chain from production planning and procurement to logistics and final shipment
• Drive Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement, and 5S initiatives across the plant
• Manage plant budget and P&L-related responsibilities, including cost control and productivity improvement
• Secure appropriate manpower levels while optimising labour costs and resource utilisation
• Act as the main interface between the plant and Japan HQ, ensuring accurate reporting and alignment
• Develop and mentor department managers, building a strong local leadership pipeline
• Ensure compliance with Czech and EU labour laws, safety regulations, and environmental standards
• Collaborate with other global group factories to share best practices and benchmark performance

IDEAL CANDIDATE:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical field
• 10+ years’ experience in manufacturing, plant management, or general management roles
• Hands-on experience in printing, packaging film, plastic film, or related manufacturing industries
• Strong background in PET film processing, coating, laminating, or converting operations is highly preferred
• Proven leadership experience managing multi-functional teams (50+ employees)
• Strong understanding of production, engineering, supply chain, and quality functions
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• High level of English proficiency for daily interaction with Japan HQ and global teams
• Strong analytical skills with experience in budgeting and cost management
• Hands-on, pragmatic leadership style with a continuous improvement mindset
• Competency in MS Office and openness to learning new systems
更新日: 19 hours ago
Ref: HN47107