Operations Manager- Crawfordsville

Closure Systems International•Crawfordsville, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is accountable, under the direction of the Plant Manager and within company policy, for leading the manufacturing operation and using people, capital, equipment, and materials to produce high-quality closures at the lowest cost while maximizing customer satisfaction. The role drives safety, business-plan results, continuous improvement, equipment reliability, quality systems, employee development, and financial performance. The manager develops production leaders and personnel through training, coaching, and use of Operational Excellence principles and methods such as TQC, SPC, TPM, and JIT. The role works closely with the Maintenance Manager and Quality Manager on maintenance strategy, standardized work, process controls, and customer requirements. It also supports cross-functional teamwork, capital projects, forecasting, and financial analysis. The position supervises the Production Manager and Production Supervisors. It requires a related bachelor’s degree or equivalent, at least five years of production-management experience, extensive Operational Excellence knowledge, and experience with process manufacturing and plastics molding, bottling, or related operations. The position is located at the Crawfordsville North Plant in Crawfordsville, Indiana.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
Five or more years of experience in production management.
Excellent organizational skills and ability to understand complex production processes.
Extensive knowledge and experience in Operational Excellence (OPEX).
Ability to use statistical process control (SPC) and quality tools to improve processes and quality, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
Knowledge and experience with process manufacturing, plastics molding, or bottling operations.
Leadership abilities consistent with company values, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate others.
Ability to lead organizational change and engage employees in achieving organizational results.
Ability to communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing.
Ability to work flexible hours as scheduled or required.

Nice To Haves

Specific closure-manufacturing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead and control the use of human resources, capital, equipment, and materials to produce high-quality closures at the lowest cost and maximize customer satisfaction.
Manage efforts to meet manufacturing safety goals and comply with safety policies and procedures.
Create and implement actions to achieve manufacturing business-plan goals and improve PSY/MPI performance, scrap, productivity, and processes using Operational Excellence concepts.
Develop the Production Manager, production Supervisors, and Line Leaders, and assess the skills needed to improve individual and operational performance.
Support, implement, and provide effective training and development for operations personnel using Operational Excellence principles, TQC, SPC, TPM, and JIT; coach and counsel employees and supervisors.
Drive machine-reliability initiatives with the Maintenance Manager by developing and managing preventive and predictive maintenance strategies to maximize equipment uptime and process control and capability.
Reduce downtime and improve performance measured by total repair and maintenance costs, MTTR, and MTBF.
Work with the Quality Manager to develop and implement standardized work, process controls, and an effective quality system that meets customer requirements.
Maintain effective communication with the Plant Manager, department managers, and subordinates, and work collaboratively on organizational goals and projects.
Pursue personal development for potential growth into positions with increasing responsibility.
Meet or exceed financial performance targets, participate in forecasting and financial analysis, and manage capital projects, including writing and completing RFAs.
Communicate clearly in English, verbally and in writing; attend work reliably and work flexible hours as scheduled or required.
Provide on-shift training for specific functions and comply with work instructions, working standards, behavioral expectations, and company policies.
Analyze shift or plant performance data and provide assessments of opportunities to the shift leader or Manager.
Facilitate employee adherence to departmental requirements and participate in plant quality-improvement and cost-reduction programs.
Maintain a professional, clean, and organized work environment and participate in work-related training.
Travel without assistance as required, participate in meetings and discussions with peers and management, and interact with employees in multiple locations and settings.