Operations Manager- Plastics Manufacturing Experience Needed - $150k

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Operations Manager will plan, direct, manage and support USA plant operations.  Providing focus and leadership for all plant related issues.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management responsibility and control over the plant operations including planning, production, staffing, quality, maintenance and safety.
• Work with the plant teams to achieve improvements in teamwork, efficiency and effectiveness in order to achieve KPI and financial targets. Develop a culture of continuous improvement across the business by utilizing CI problem solving tools and encouraging participation from the teams.
• Provide support, coaching and direction to Plant Managers and high potential candidates within the organization.
• Create and manage the supply chain for plants. Interface extensively with clients regarding supply chain projects.
• Manage client relationships by periodically meeting with clients to evaluate and improve service levels.
• Create manage and audit the Health, Safety and Environmental systems for compliance.
• Manage and report the Greenhouse emissions as required by clients.
• Improve and manage the quality systems. Ensure acceptable results on client audits. Ensure attainment of any client-required certifications.
• In coordination with HR, responsible for overseeing plant training matrix and training processes.
• Ensure that all SAP transactions and control functions are completed per corporate guidelines.
• Negotiate with operations related vendors to achieve improved pricing, terms and service.
• Support the HACCP and Food Safety teams in the plants.
• Interface with all levels and functional departments of the organization.
• Responsible for conducting Monthly operations meetings and providing leadership on continuous follow-up.
• Other duties as assigned by manager.

COMPENTENCIES & QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a management role with a proven track record in a similar environment
• Hold a recognized academic or professional qualification and should be able to demonstrate strong experience in operations management and process improvement
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing techniques, Kaizen, Business Management systems and other accreditation
• Good interpersonal skills; required to work with personnel at all levels, including client staff, project teams, site operatives, auditors and external certification bodies
• Strong and positive people management background and must be able to demonstrate a hands on management style
• Good working knowledge of relevant legislation, including EHS
• Proven track record with experience, ability and knowledge to manufacture products to the highest standards

• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team to assist in raising the performance of the group and help achieve common goals and objectives
• Must have the ability to support all plant operations in the country
• Working knowledge of computer systems – Excel, Word, Power Point, Outlook and SAP
• Must be able to provide externally recognized levels of competence that are consistent with the role
• Must be mobile and flexible to travel extensively if required