Sr. Manager, Operations

DrinkPAK • TX Remote, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Operations (DP2) will be responsible for all DrinkPAK packaging activities in Texas. This individual will be charged with developing a strategy to drive operational excellence across multiple can lines. The successful individual is a proven leader who is proficient at building culture as well as designing and implementing processes and structures to support high speed, complex manufacturing operations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or a related field; advanced degree preferred.
• At least 10+ years of direct leadership experience in a large, complex manufacturing environment.
• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience motivating and inspiring a team to achieve industry-leading performance.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities.
• Self-motivated and self-directed with strong business acumen.
• Proven commitment to safety with a clean safety record.
• Ability to work actively on your feet for extended periods of time, navigate stairs comfortably, and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• advanced degree preferred

Responsibilities

• Oversee all 24/7 manufacturing activities for DP2 Fort Worth, TX.
• Develop and execute a manufacturing strategic plan with process improvements to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve product quality.
• Utilize lean manufacturing principles and other best practices to drive operational excellence.
• Optimize the use of resources, including manpower, materials, and equipment, to achieve production targets and cost-efficiency.
• Develop and manage the manufacturing budget, ensuring cost control and efficient use of resources.
• Monitor and report on financial performance, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs) related to safety, quality, productivity, and loss.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Promote a safe working environment and drive initiatives to minimize the environmental impact of manufacturing activities.
• Implement and maintain quality control processes and procedures to ensure all products meet or exceed quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Serve as the primary liaison to the supply chain, warehousing, maintenance, engineering, and quality leadership personnel.
• Communicate effectively with senior leadership and other stakeholders, providing updates on performance, challenges, and opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing manufacturing team.
• Directly manage a team of manufacturing managers, supervisors, and leads, and provide coaching and development tools to foster a culture of continuous improvement, teamwork, and accountability.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide actionable feedback to improve staff performance.
• Evaluate and lead the adoption of emerging technologies and automation solutions to enhance manufacturing processes, improve productivity, and reduce costs.

Benefits

• PPO medical, dental and vision insurance for our employees AND their dependents, 100% paid by the Company
• A cell phone stipend
• Annual discretionary bonus
• 401(k) match program
• pet insurance
• life insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager