Packaging Manufacturing Operations Manager - Gary, IN

Summary:

The Operations Manager oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the organization. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the organization's efficiency, productivity, and the achievement of its objectives. The role will be responsible for Leading Production, Continuous Improvement and Safety efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Establish Process Definition & Improvement focuses on operational improvement and cost savings to improve the organization's profitability and efficiency
• Develop strategies and initiatives for operational efficiency
• Monitor, implement and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve operations.
• Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement in labor and material optimization.
• Enforce all prescribed safety rules and regulations and take prompt corrective action concerning potential safety hazards
• Assist in operations system development including Business and Quality Processes, Lean Tools, Visual Factory, etc.
• Drive quality control standards to ensure products or services meet the organization's expectations.
• Develop and manage budgets for the organization's operational expenses.
• Control costs and ensure the efficient use of resources.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations and adjust operations accordingly.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with other departments and senior management within the organization.
• Implement process improvements and changes in manufacturing methods
• Offer new ideas to support fulfillment of plant goals and procedures for continuous improvement, retention of customer base, company profitability, and employee job satisfaction
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion | Coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Responsible for talent management and employee lifecycle activities, from hiring to terminating.
• Responsible for meeting on time delivery and productivity goals
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives using various Lean methodologies and principles

Qualifications

Education:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree; preferably Engineering degree or a business degree with a strong background in manufacturing

Experience:

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in operations with a progressive career within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing principals and Operational Excellence preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a plus
• Must have Microsoft Office Suite; Expert level (Excel, Word, Teams) as well as familiarity with PowerBi.
• Preferred Bilingual skillset (English & Spanish) and/or experience working in a multi-culture bilingual environment

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Analysis skills
• Excellence
• TQM / Re-Engineering
• Organization/Planning
• Process Management
• Goal Setting
• Performance Management