Position Summary:

A manufacturer of packaging solutions is looking for a new Area Operations Manager. This role will oversee strategy for their corrugate manufacturing operations in the Northwest. In this position you will be expected to travel more than 65% of the time, visiting manufacturing plants within the region.

The Area Operations Manager will have the following responsibilities:

• Defining the strategic direction for the area's annual capital plan, including setting operational goals and expectations.
• Developing and managing the annual capital budget, with ongoing adjustments as needed in coordination with corporate.
• Supporting and coordinating significant capital projects in the region.
• Aligning strategic, infrastructure, and maintenance capital projects with local operational plans.
• Executing and managing both maintenance and discretionary capital projects.
• Building and implementing annual operational targets related to throughput, yield, and maintenance planning.
• Ensuring reliability and coaching location Plant Managers and Superintendents to meet corporate and regional expectations.
• Supervising and mentoring Plant Optimization Engineers (POEs) assigned to the region.
• Promoting employee growth and development across the area's plants.

The Area Operations Manager should have the following qualifications:

• 8+ years of leadership experience in the corrugated industry, with a strong record of success.
• Solid financial and business management skills.
• Proven experience in leading manufacturing teams to achieve operational excellence in areas such as throughput, risk management, and quality systems.
• Expertise in establishing preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
• Demonstrated ability to manage costs effectively and maximize production yield.
• Experience leading large-scale or complex strategic business projects, including capital project management from ROI analysis to execution.