Operations Manager - 17 Building & Coating Prep

Operations Manager - 17 Building & Coating Prep

POSITION SUMMARY:

We are currently seeking an Operations Manager to oversee our 17 Building and Coating Kitchen/Prep areas. The mission of this position is to effectively lead and deliver excellence in operations by establishing standardized clearly visible metrics for all key deliverables, drive efficiency improvements through disciplined execution of defined initiatives and build a culture that is centered on our core values and brings out the best attributes in our employees.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Organizational Development (20%)

• Lead the Appvion 17 Coater Building and Coating Prep operations team to achieve 'meets or exceeds' scorecard/ performance rating for all goals.

• Hire and/or develop top performers that give their best and are accountable to delivering results as detailed in the annual operating plan.

• Interface effectively with all cross functional areas to maximize success and increase operational expertise across the entire organization (Commercial, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, Maintenance, R&D, & Technical).

Operations Excellence (60%)

• Assume full ownership and accountability for all aspects of the Area.

• Effectively manage and be accountable for the site's annual operational targets for safety, housekeeping, quality, service, speed, uptime, scrap, and manufacturing expense.

• Develop and communicate clear metrics for Safety, Quality, Service, Productivity, Scrap and Housekeeping.

• Make metrics and initiatives clearly visible through developing informational tools that assist in gaining understanding and awareness throughout the organization.

• Administer, communicate, and support our annual Safety, Wellness, and Recognition programs and establish and communicate by Jan 1 of each year.

• Provide leadership and direction to the 17 Building & Coating Prep safety Advocates to drive floor level safety initiatives & training improvements.

• With Finance support, establish and execute an annual operating budget driving $500K annual improvement in efficiency, scrap, and operating costs.

• Enhance our communication efforts by consistently leading Glass Walls, conducting plant communication meetings and support efforts to develop methods to enhance our communication effectiveness, as measured by our annual employee survey feedback.

• Support the implementation of D365, delivering sustainable processes.

Capital Budget/Project Execution (20%)

• Ensure all site approved capital projects are on time, on budget, and meeting payback expectations.

• Establish and manage an improvement project pipeline that identifies our productivity and scrap improvement projects by Nov 1 of each year. The pipeline must clearly define the project scope, execution plan, annual savings projection, and timeline to completion.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience

• Minimum of five (5) years supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment

• 3 to 5 years of coating or paper making experience is preferred, but not required.

• Strong Mechanical Skills

• Must have good communication skills

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multi-task

• Computer proficiency

• Prior systems and continuous improvement experience

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

POSITION TYPE: Regular, Full-Time

POSITION LOCATION: 825 E. Wisconsin Ave, Appleton, WI 54912-0359

WORK SCHEDULE: This position is fully onsite and works between the hours of 6:30 AM and 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday. The schedule may fluctuate and will be based on business needs.

TRAVEL: Under 10%

ABOUT US:

Appvion is the market leader in manufacturing specialty and high-performance coatings for direct thermal and film applications in North America. We innovate sustainable specialty coating solutions that are a part of many tickets, labels, tags, and packages consumers touch daily.

As a premier employer of choice, distinguished by the Fox Cities Chamber of Commerce Employee Friendly Workplace certification, our success is rooted in our people. We are committed to promoting work life balance and integration by investing significantly in employee-friendly policies and practices. Whether you are looking to start, make a change, or advance your career, find your path at Appvion, and leave your mark on the world.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU:

We prioritize the health and happiness of our employees by granting new hires eligibility for benefits starting on the 1st of the month following their hire date. Our comprehensive benefits package includes full, low-cost coverage for health, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we provide an array of other perks, including:

• Complimentary access to our 24/7, onsite fitness center.

• 100% 401(k) match up to the first 5% contributed, with full vesting day 1.

• Generous annual time off package, which includes paid time off, sick and emergency time, and paid volunteer and parental leave.

• Tuition reimbursement (up to $5,250 annually), scholarships for dependents, monthly cell phone reimbursement, and much more!

A post-offer, pre-employment background check, and drug screen is required.

Appvion provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact human resources at recruiter@appvion.com.