Operations Manager

5 days ago


Wiggins, Mississippi, United States Hood Plywood Full time
About the Role

Hood Plywood is seeking a seasoned Operations Manager to lead our Wiggins, Mississippi facility. As a key member of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the plant operates safely, efficiently, and profitably.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute the plant operating plan in alignment with company policy and division objectives.
  • Establish a reliability maintenance and continuous improvement culture across the facility.
  • Monitor and manage key performance indicators (KPIs) for the plant, including budgets, productivity, inventories, safety, quality, and more.
  • Prepare and monitor quarterly, monthly, and weekly budgets and forecasts as required.
  • Assist in managing ongoing plant operations through supervisory and management staff.
  • Work with direct reports and division staff to establish goals for plant performance in all areas and coach staff to achieve goals.
  • Provide guidance and leadership to supervisors and develop promising employees for future opportunities.
  • Resolve operating, scheduling, and production issues as needed.
  • Assist with overseeing the reliability maintenance process and plant improvements.
  • Manage capital expenditures.
  • Consistently reinforce a commitment to customer-focus toward both internal and external customers.
  • Establish consistent processes, standards, and expectations for the plant to ensure ongoing performance within the company, regulatory, and legal requirements.
  • Provide leadership for the plant and set an example of proper professional conduct for others.
  • Drive the continuous improvement process through direct reports.
Requirements and Qualifications
  • 5+ years of manufacturing experience, including direct supervisory experience.
  • 3 to 5 years of demonstrated leadership of multiple departments within a manufacturing environment.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, good judgment, and the ability to make sound decisions in a timely manner.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills to motivate and guide the operations team towards a culture of reliability and continuous improvement.
Preferred Requirements and Qualifications
  • Bachelor's level education in forestry, business, or related areas is highly preferred but not required.
  • Prior experience working in plywood or wood products manufacturing.
About Hood Industries

Hood Industries is a leading manufacturer of wood products, with a strong commitment to customer satisfaction and employee development. We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package, including medical, employee assistance program, dental, vision, 401(k), cancer, flexible spending accounts, life, and LTD insurance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and require that applicants consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of the required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.



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