Summary:

As Operations Manager, you will be responsible for planning, managing and directing all operations activities to achieve safe, efficient and economical production within established manufacturing costs; and to maintain the highest standards of quality and volume requirements. As Operations Manager you will also lead continuous improvement initiatives on the shop floor. The ideal candidate should have proven operational effectiveness at a leadership level of a manufacturing plant, possess excellent people management skills, have lean manufacturing certification and proven success in managing process improvement projects. Experience working in the Flexible Packaging industry is highly desired.

Job Dimensions:

• Flexible hours to support multi-shift operation
• Organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills
• Must be able to communicate effectively (oral and written) with co-workers at all levels
• Must be able to maintain high level of confidentiality and discretion
• Strong supervisory and people development skills

Principal Accountabilities:

• Identify and implement creative cost reduction opportunities
• As a member of the Senior Plant Staff, develop short and long-term plans, policies, programs, operating procedures and objectives
• Delegate responsibilities, provide guidance and give direction to the Floor Supervision and Operations co-workers
• Maintain close surveillance over operations through reports, staff meetings, observation and personal contact to assure integration of workflow, timely production, budgetary conformance and utilization of personal skills and machines
• Assist and advise others to resolve problems and implement permanent corrective action
• Act as a liaison between co-workers and management team to keep people informed on matters of communication, decisions and policies
• Administer or assist in coordination of various programs such as, housekeeping, cost reduction, plant security, staffing and hourly wage administration, continuous improvement, 6S Assist in the interview process for administrative, managerial and supervisory positions
• Ensure all plant productivity, quality and safety goals are achieved
• Ensure all quality and process procedures are followed at all levels in Production department
• Ensure spending does not exceed budget Identify target performance levels for plant awards program; challenge team to achieve goals
• Support Six Sigma/Lean efforts
• Establish accurate production standards, monitor productivity performance regularly Work with the maintenance, R&D, Logistics, and Engineering teams so that the teams are completely integrated into and always in support of operational objectives

Responsibilities:

• Team development and supervision
• Safe and efficient flexible packaging equipment operations
• Achieving operational key performance indicators
• Operations co-workers
• Salaried Staff and office personnel
• Quality and Maintenance co-workers
• Other AFA plant manufacturing co-workers

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years of experience supervising in a manufacturing environment
• BS in a technical discipline
• Knowledge of blown film extrusion, lamination, film converting, and flexographic printing applications, SPC, process control and validation protocols preferred
• Possess a thorough knowledge and understanding of manufacturing systems and a good working knowledge of processes and products
• Knowledge of Safety practices and a commitment to maintain them
• Understanding of quality principles and techniques
• Experience in implementing Operational Excellence projects (SMED, Six Sigma, Lean, 5S/6S)
• Experience in Continuous Improvement Programs and Lean Manufacturing techniques