Operations Manager
Huhtamaki · Fulton, NY
- Level
- Manager
- Team
- Production
- Degree
- Required
- Experience asked
- 10+ years
- Industry
- Packaging
- Posted
- 25 days ago
The role in 30 seconds
A management production role at Huhtamaki (packaging) in Fulton, NY. Lead daily manufacturing, shipping, and material handling operations to achieve plant KPI objectives.
- They ask for
- 10+ years · degree required
- Tools it names
- Lean, EHS / safety
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From the plant jobs report · week of October 19, 2026
Production Engineer roles in New York: typical posted base $118k–$158k.
Median of the low and high ends of 11 live postings that list pay, out of 17 production engineer openings in New York, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.
New York plant jobs report →Pay by team and state →What moves pay →
How this role compares
Against 16 other live production postings in New York.
- Base pay
- Not listed in this posting
- Experience asked
- Typical (10+ years)
Typical $118k–$158k, from 8 postings that list pay.
Similar roles usually ask 10+ years.
Skills these teams ask for most
- ✓ Lean 59%
- ✓ EHS / safety 47%
- ✓ Team leadership 47%
- Root cause 41%
- Six Sigma 35%
- Black Belt 29%
✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.
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Job Summary
Responsible for leading manufacturing, shipping, and warehouse operations to achieve safety, quality, service, productivity, and cost objectives. Provides leadership and direction to operational teams, develops organizational capability, drives continuous improvement, and partners with the Plant Manager to execute site goals and business objectives.
Essential Functions
· Lead daily manufacturing, shipping, and material handling operations to achieve plant KPI objectives.
· Manage staffing, resources, and departmental budgets to meet customer and business requirements.
· Develop department managers, supervisors, and future leaders through coaching, training, and succession planning.
· Drive safety performance and ensure compliance with company policies, regulatory requirements, and labor agreements.
· Lead continuous improvement and WCO initiatives that improve quality, productivity, waste, and operational efficiency.
· Establish performance expectations and hold teams accountable for results.
· Partner with Maintenance, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and Human Resources to achieve plant objectives.
· Ensure accuracy of production reporting, operational metrics, and inventory controls.
· Support the Plant Manager in execution of site initiatives and provide leadership continuity when needed.
Job
Required
· Proven leadership experience managing large manufacturing operations and multi-department teams.
· Strong communication, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
· Ability to build effective teams and develop future leaders.
· Proficiency with manufacturing, ERP, reporting, and Microsoft Office systems.
· Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functions and all levels of the organization.
· Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality systems, safety programs, and operational performance management.
Grade 18: Salary $120,000 + depending on experience
Join us. Help protect food, people and the planet .
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Enjoy a career, packaged with care, whilst helping protect food, people and the planet
We are a key global provider of sustainable packaging solutions. We’re on a mission to make all packaging recyclable, reusable, or compostable. Every day, we ensure the hygiene and safety of food and drink for people around the world. We are Huhtamaki.
You could be part of our vision. Because it’s our talented people that make it happen. Our people on the shop floor producing innovative, sustainable products. Our people in our offices delivering excellence for our customers every day. It’s every one of us working together.
We offer a place where you can feel safe, be supported, and make an impact so we can all focus on the future together.
Grow with Huhtamaki in a career packaged with care.
At Huhtamaki's Fulton plant, we offer opportunities to grow through experience, challenging assignments, and continuous learning. Be part of our mission to protect food, people, and the planet while advancing your career in a supportive and innovative environment. We are presently seeking an experienced manufacturing, Operations Manage r, for activities relating to purchasing, inventory and deliverables of items onsite. If this role aligns with your career path, apply now and take the next step in your journey with us.
Preferred
· Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
· 5-10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
· Experience in packaging, printing, converting, or other high-volume manufacturing environments.
· Experience leading within a union manufacturing environment.
· Lean Manufacturing, WCO, Continuous Improvement, or Operational Excellence experience.
Environment
Work is performed in both office and manufacturing environments. Regular presence on the production floor is required to support operations, employee development, safety initiatives, and continuous improvement activities. Must be able to walk, stand, and navigate manufacturing areas for extended periods and effectively utilize standard business software and reporting systems.