Manufacturing Operations Manager

As an essential business, Anomatic produces innovative and sustainable packaging for today’s biggest brands. By leveraging over five decades of manufacturing expertise and employing an extensive technologies portfolio, we design, manufacture, and finish incomparable stock and customized solutions for numerous markets.Position: Operations ManagerLocation: Newark, OhioReports to: Director of OperationsShift: Day Shift_____________________________________________________________________________Job SummaryReporting to the Director of Operations, the Operations Manager oversees the daily operational activities of the assigned production area(s). They analyze productivity using operational metrics, identify issues, and set performance targets to achieve production goals. Additionally, they oversee staffing and development of leaders and staff, and facilitates employee relations. The Operations Manager provides leadership, direction, and coordination of assigned manufacturing, production control, maintenance, quality, materials, and process engineering activities across the plant.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Promotes a safe work environment and ensures team compliance with all safety and environmental rules, policies, and procedures.Manages the assigned areas of operations by directing the production activities daily to meet production targets and customer demands.Maintains performance metrics and KPIs to monitor and evaluate operational performance, identify areas for improvement, and drive process optimization initiatives.Assists in developing strategic plans and objectives in accordance with plant and company strategy.Implements operational strategies to optimize efficiency, reduce costs, and improve productivity across assigned areas of manufacturing.Drives a culture of continuous improvement and innovation, leading initiatives such as Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other process improvement methodologies.Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of supervisors and production staff, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.Supports use of standard operating procedures, tools, and metrics to enable successful, consistent operations execution.Provides effective leadership for manufacturing operations in the plant which includes responsibilities in EHS, employee engagement, achieving goals in production, machine, and material efficiency, cost out, and quality in conjunction with the business goals and objectives.Collaborates closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, quality assurance, supply chain, and maintenance, to support process improvements, and other strategic initiatives.Other work as identified by Director.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in engineering, manufacturing, business, operations management, or related field preferredFive to seven years of leadership experience in manufacturing, overseeing management of complex and interrelated manufacturing operationsStrong leadership and management skills, with the ability to effectively coach, mentor, and develop teamsExperience driving operational excellence, lean tools best practices, and continuous improvement, with demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, implement process improvements, and achieve measurable resultsUnderstanding of product manufacturing, utility systems, automation systems, and manufacturing support systems, including experience with process and equipment troubleshooting, investigation and resolution of deviations, and implementation of corrective and preventive actionsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data, identify root causes, and develop effective solutionsStrong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams and build positive relationships at all levels of the organizationKnowledge of Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and other continuous improvement methodologies is a plusProficiency in MS Office and ERP systems; experience with manufacturing software and automation technologies is desirableCOMPETENCIES Excellent Communication Skills Safety Policies & Procedures Process Management Optimization ERP Systems (Syteline) Resource Allocations Maintenance Planning Excellent management skills with ability to meet deadlines Production Management Production Control Quality Management OSHA Standards & Compliance Benefits You Can Expect From AnomaticCompetitive Pay + BonusCareer GrowthHealth Coverage Starting Your First Day401K with Company Match, to help save for the futurePaid Time Off to Enjoy Family or HobbiesGym Membership Reimbursements, to help you stay activeTraining, to help hone skillsMany more!Anomatic takes pride in creating a safe and inclusive environment that encourages, supports, and celebrates the diverse voices of our employees and the communities in which they live. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status.#1Anomatic