Operations Manager - Global Print and Packaging industry manufacturer

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We are recruiting on an exclusive and retained basis for an Operations Manager role on behalf of a leading printing and packaging industry manufacturer (chemicals). This is a senior role within a dynamic global business. They are a market leader globally with an excellent reputation for product quality and service.

This is an exciting role with responsibility for one of their key locations manufacturing product for their global customers. The role reports into the Chief Operations and Supply Chain Officer and is based from their Batavia, IL site.

Job Purpose:

The Operations Manager will be responsible for overseeing and directing all operational responsibility for this important facility. This includes safety, manufacturing, supply chain, quality control, inventory control, planning/scheduling, personnel staffing and development, maintenance, shipping/receiving, etc.?

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development and deployment and execution of the annual budget with actions / plans identified to achieve stretch targets.
• Lead continuous improvements in labor and manufacturing unit costs, quality (RFT, scrap generation, etc.) and productivity (units per man-hour) through Lean, Six Sigma, ISO-9001 and other CI techniques/methodologies.
• Ensure accurate and timely perpetual inventory balances in the site’s ERP system.
• Ensure execution of capital projects per plans to include timing and budget.
• Lead the development of a project pipeline in conjunction with the plant engineer and department managers that is tied to the delivery of the division’s long plans in top line growth, margin management, operational efficiency and environmental compliance.
• Execute specific actions/plans identified to achieve stretch targets in support of the annual budgets.
• Ensure compliance with all OHSA / company safety, health and environmental standards.
• Ensure all customer shipments are defect free à finished goods and packaging
• Lead successful resolution of all customer complaints using a root cause analyses to prevent future occurrences.

What we are looking for:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in business management, engineering or technical manufacturing field (Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred). Master’s Degree in related field or MBA preferred.

Experience:

• 7-10 years manufacturing experience and 3-5+ years Management experience in a manufacturing environment. The qualified candidate should have extensive experience and training in the application of a range of continuous improvement tools six sigma (Black Belt preferred), lean manufacturing techniques, 5-S, value stream mapping, etc.
• Ideally 5-7+ years in supply chain with increasing responsibility required.
• Computer proficiency including a high level of hand on SAP experience in a chemical manufacturing background.
• Strong expertise and demonstrable results with continuous improvement concepts. Knowledge of packaging and manufacturing.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to acquire and utilize technical skills to penetrate issues and solve them to root cause.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft PowerPoint.

Personal qualities:

• Strong leadership, influencing and mentoring skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Must have solid business acumen and understanding of a variety of functional areas within the business.
• Customer focused
• Act with Integrity
• Establish plans and drive execution

Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

Relocation assistance can be provided if required.

If you would like to embark on an exciting new challenge wth a leading global Print and Packaging industry business please click on 'Apply now'.

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