Operations Manager

International Paper•Conway, AR

2d•$101,100 - $134,600•Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the Customer Service, Scheduling and Shipping Departments and report directly to the Site Manager. This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following: Provides supply chain and replenishment leadership for facility customers. Establishing of an overall replenishment plan. Tracking forecast accuracy, defining inventory and safety stock standards. On-time-in-full-no-errors (OTIFNE) performance measurement and communication. Tracking, ordering and optimizing finished and raw material inventories. Efficiently scheduling facility production demands. Managing order requirements through an outside sales organization and offsite customer service organization. Support Lead Team objectives such as Safety, Engagement and EBIT. Trailer optimization and minimization. In addition to daily operational responsibilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining systems, driving manufacturing improvements as well as leading, coaching, motivating and engaging the work teams to accomplish operational objectives.

Requirements

At least five years’ experience in manufacturing in the corrugated industry
Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience
Strong organizational skills and ability to react to operational support requirements
Must be able to organize time effectively and prioritize tasks to cope with fluctuating workloads
Ability to lead, coordinate multifunctional teams and collaborate with other departments, customers, and business partners
Demonstrated leadership ability to drive results and influence others to meet department objectives
Must demonstrate a proven track record of date accurate data entry
Proficient skills in Excel, Word and Outlook
Ability to learn industry and customer specific computer systems

Nice To Haves

Relevant degree in Business Administration or Operations Management is preferred
SAP, KIWI and Witron knowledge are a plus

Responsibilities

Provides supply chain and replenishment leadership for facility customers
Establishing of an overall replenishment plan
Tracking forecast accuracy, defining inventory and safety stock standards
On-time-in-full-no-errors (OTIFNE) performance measurement and communication
Tracking, ordering and optimizing finished and raw material inventories
Efficiently scheduling facility production demands
Managing order requirements through an outside sales organization and offsite customer service organization
Support Lead Team objectives such as Safety, Engagement and EBIT
Trailer optimization and minimization
Implementing and maintaining systems
Driving manufacturing improvements
Leading, coaching, motivating and engaging the work teams to accomplish operational objectives