*Relocation Available**Are you a proven leader with a passion for operational excellence and servant leadership? We are seeking an Operations Manager to lead production operations in a large, complex manufacturing facility. This role oversees multiple operations across several buildings and drives performance in safety, quality, efficiency, and service.
What You’ll Do:
Direct and optimize production operations to achieve Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for safety, quality, production, and service.
Develop and implement improved processes with a focus on safety, quality, and cost.
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using tools like 5 Whys, Kaizen and fishbone diagrams.
Monitor KPIs, anticipate trends, and adjust plans to meet targets.
Drive strategic planning, budgeting, and resource allocation.
Facilitate improvement planning sessions and ensure measurable outcomes.
Promote a culture of safety and GMP compliance through servant leadership in a continuous operations facility.
What We’re Looking For:
Servant leader with experience managing 250+ employees in a manufacturing environment.
Strong decision-making skills grounded in data analysis and financial acumen.
Operational Excellence experience and familiarity with root cause analysis tools.
SAP experience highly preferred.
Ability to lead multi-shift or continuous operations.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Qualifications:
High school diploma with 8+ years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience ORBachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field with 5+ years of leadership experience.
Experience managing department managers across functional areas.
Knowledge of planning, budgeting, cost analysis, and resource allocation.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and project management.
Preferred: Experience in plastics processing or packaging industries.
Why Join Us?
We offer relocation assistance, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to lead a high-performing team in a dynamic environment.
