Head of Operations & Business Management

Operations ManagerAnchor Glass Container LLC, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with five, strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many of the most iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. Anchor Glass Container LLC strives to exceed customer expectations through unrelenting attention to detail. We find incredible meaning in all the small things that create enriching experiences for customers and consumers alike. Everything we do – creating, customizing, shipping, collaborating – we do with the customer's best interests in mind. Each solution is the result of a thousand-and-one details coming together in brilliant succession, thanks to our team of experts that do whatever it takes to make life easier and more enjoyable for our customers. With over 2,000 US-based team members, Anchor Glass has the size and scale to service all of your glass packaging needs, without the complexity and bureaucracy associated with larger suppliers. Anchor Glass in an Equal Opportunity EmployerJob SummaryOversees 24/7 operations of plant production. Ensures all required quality and regulatory standards are met. Assists in developing processes for maximizing safety, quality, productivity and stewardship. Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development to accomplish the company goals and objectives.Drive overall plant operations which may include finance, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, materials, quality assurance/control, human resources, and information systems.Assist with aligning objectives within each function to achieve the business strategic goals.; including safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and people development.Observe 24/7- daily operations to ensure facility performance is aligned to and achieves business objectives in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and people development.In conjunction with General Manager, coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to ensure the manufacturing objectives are accomplished and contribute to the overall success and instill a culture of accountability to perform against these objectives.Understand and ensure all regulatory compliance standards are met.Employee Qualifications :Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing equivalent.Manufacturing experience of 7 plus years with 5 years operations leadership.Experience in change management, process improvement and optimization.Ability to effectively communicate at all levels – from shop floor to executive leadership.Willing to be accessible 24/7 and holidays to support facility as neededHigh drive and commitment to meet all success criteriaWillingness to challenge the status quo (think-outside-the-box on various solutions)Hold Yourself and Others AccountableWillingness to work under uncertain and dynamic conditions, yet provide stability to the teamRoll-up-the-sleeves attitude – willing to take on any task if needed, not matter how big or smallStrong ability to build trust and build a strong team environment