Manufacturing Operations Manager

2 weeks ago


Gary, Indiana, United States Signode Full time
About Signode

As a leading manufacturer of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment, Signode is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector. With a strong focus on customer-focused innovations, we bring together a broad spectrum of products to offer complete transit packaging solutions to our customers.

We produce a range of products, including strap, stretch, and protective packaging, as well as packaging tools and equipment used to apply these materials. Our commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit.

Job Summary

The Operations Manager plays a crucial role in ensuring the organization's efficiency, productivity, and achievement of its objectives. This role oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the organization, leading production, continuous improvement, and safety efforts.

Key Responsibilities
  • Establish process definition and improvement focuses on operational improvement and cost savings to improve the organization's profitability and efficiency.
  • Develop strategies and initiatives for operational efficiency and monitor, implement, and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve operations.
  • Promote 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, and visual factory.
  • Drive quality control standards to ensure products or services meet the organization's expectations.
  • Develop and manage budgets for the organization's operational expenses and control costs to ensure 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 and offer new ideas to support fulfillment of plant goals and procedures for continuous improvement, retention of customer base, company profitability, and employee job satisfaction.
  • Set priorities for the team to ensure task completion and coordinate 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 and implementing continuous improvement initiatives using various lean methodologies and principles.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree, preferably in engineering or business with a strong background in manufacturing.
  • 5-7 years' experience in operations within a manufacturing environment, with a minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and operational excellence is preferred.
  • Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a plus.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Teams, as well as familiarity with PowerBi.
  • Preferred bilingual skillset (English & Spanish) and/or experience working in a multi-culture bilingual environment.
Competencies
  • Analysis skills
  • Excellence
  • TQM / Re-Engineering
  • Organization/Planning
  • Process Management
  • Goal Setting
  • Performance Management


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