Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Paper Science, Mechanical, Electrical, or Industrial Engineering, or significant experience and leadership within our industry
• Five (5) years of production leadership experience required
• Knowledge and demonstrable experience of applying and implementing TPM processes required
• Problem solving and root cause analysis skills are a must
• Ability to build relationships and communicate on the shop floor with operators and engineers is essential
• Proven ability in managing others as well as influencing and building partnerships
• Ability to lead teams through change and improvement
• Ability to work and communicate with outside resources: OEM representatives, vendors, contractors, service companies

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the continuous improvement of safety performance in the facility, including all employees, visitors and contractors
• Formulates and implements manufacturing policies and programs that guide the facility in improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation
• Works with various resources to develop training and implement development plans for all employees
• Facilitates the career growth of subordinates, making them more effective leaders and managers
• Develops the manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards
• Assists Site Manager in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives to improve business performance
• Plans for new production capacity and ability to respond to continual business growth
• Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance
• Responsible to sponsor and lead projects, efficient application of capital spending that supports process improvement initiatives
• Responsible for the development of the employee relations at the facility in accordance with the company’s principles and strategic partnerships; leadership role to drive trust and partnership with site labor
• Be a Role Model for the implementation of overall Continuous Improvement plans and activities
• Develops partnership with Site Controller to understand and drive financial impact
• Partners with Health & Safety and Environmental resources to continually improve Tissue Converting manufacturing area.

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.