Operations Manager

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OPERATIONS MANAGER

Position Summary Reporting to the Plant Manager, the Operations Manager oversees production operations within the plant. He/she will coordinate the activities of the production, shipping/receiving, maintenance, and quality departments in processing materials and manufacturing products to ensure that optimal levels of quality, safety and productivity are met. Pregis offers a highly competitive compensation and benefits package and an opportunity to be part of a winning team! Position Responsibilities Provides leadership & perform essential management tasks. This is a hands‑on management position that supports, coaches, directs and oversees all daily operations of the plant production. Ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Reviews factory orders to ascertain product data such as types, quantities, and specifications of products and scheduled delivery dates in order to plan department operations. Plans production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for manufacturing products. Prepares production and personnel schedules and coordinates manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meets customer specifications. Reviews production and operating data and resolves operational and manufacturing problems to ensure minimum costs and highest possible quality, and to prevent operational delays. Monitors machines and equipment to ensure specific operational performance, product quality, and optimum utilization. Continually champions the Health and Safety of the team members. Managerial / Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises Manufacturing Supervisors, Maintenance Technicians, Quality Assurance Technicians, and Packaging Coordinators. Carries out supervisory responsibilities, including: interviewing and providing input on the hiring and training of employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk and sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, ability to distinguish and identify colors, and ability to adjust focus. Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or other related field. 10+ years of manufacturing experience 5+ years of manufacturing management/operations leadership experience Experience working within an ERP System - SAP Preferred. Diversity and Inclusion We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome. Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements. Visit us at for more information about Pregis LLC. #J-18808-Ljbffr Pregis Corporation