Plant Operations Manager

Plant ManagerLocation: 300 Dewey Street, Argos, Indiana 46501Work Shift: Salary Exempt (United States of America)Under the direction of a Plant Manager, directs the daily operations for production and maintenance departments. Monitoring both departments ensuring they are operating efficiently and safely, while ensuring all applicable regulatory requirements are met.Work Activities:Performance ManagementPreventive Maintenance scheduling/TrackingInfluence OthersTrack Plant PerformanceInterpret InformationCommunicate with Customers, Directors, Managers, Supervisors and Other PersonnelSchedulingOrganizing, Planning and Prioritizing WorkEssential Duties & Responsibilities:Champion a safety culture, ensure a safe work environment and cultivate safe behavior.Direct and coordinate activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as blow mold machine operators, maintenance mechanics, quality inspectors and warehouse workers.Establish process to ensure technicians respond quickly to mechanical needs.Organize and plan the routine preventive maintenance of blow mold and packaging machines and conveyor systems.Execute production schedules to meet company and customer requirements.Provide guidance and direction to shift leaders to ensure timely and efficient plant operations.Maintain procedures for accurate inventory of finished goods and raw materials.Interview employment candidates and authorize personnel hires. Authorize employment actions of plant personnel.Lead problem-solving and process improvement with the plant and customer to achieve resolution and elimination of product issues.Provide for successful new product launches by ensuring clear specification development, process capability definition, and attainment of customer satisfaction on initial shipments.Audit facility for compliance with GMP standards and maintain plant in compliance with corporate quality requirements.Provide guidelines to ensure timely repair and efficient predictive and preventive maintenance of equipment and machinery.Routinely monitor shift and individual machine performance reports and processes to ensure effective operations.Develop and improve the knowledge and skills of immediate staff and hourly personnel; maintain training and development documentation.Drive execution of assigned projects to ensure accurate and timely completion.Other duties as assigned by plant management.Reasonable mandatory overtime may be required due to business needs.Skills and requirements:Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or in operations managementFive to seven years of experience in production management in a manufacturing environmentExperience of working with an integrated management system (ERP)BilingualProficient in using the Office suite, good IT skillsVerbal and written communication skills in French and English to intermediary levelInspirational leadership skillsChange management experienceChampion a culture of continuous improvement, health and safety and qualityCapacity to manage several files simultaneouslyAble to work independently and attention to detailAltium Packaging, Our Culture Differentiates Us! We incorporate our Guiding Principles into all aspects and at all levels of the organization and use them as a framework for decision-making. We believe our Guiding Principles foster a culture of excellence that benefits both employees and customers.Act with Integrity & in ComplianceDrive Value CreationBe Disciplined EntrepreneursFocus on the CustomerAct with HumilityTreat others with Dignity and RespectSeeking Fulfillment in your WorkWe Believe in Rewarding our Most Important Resource – Our People! We show our commitment to Total Rewards by providing a competitive, comprehensive benefits package. In addition to medical, dental and vision plans, company holidays and vacation days, tuition reimbursement, learning and training opportunities, bonus potential, and a 401(k) plan with company contributions, Altium Packaging locations offer rewards and recognition programs and opportunities to make a difference in the community.EEO StatementWe are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Take your career to the next level at Altium Packaging!