Operations Manager

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Why Join Pregis?

Pregis is in the packaging business to protect what matters. We are committed to providing our customers and employees sustainable growth through purpose-driven innovation and customer-centric packaging solutions. If you are looking for a company that is thriving across various high growth industries and is innovative, customer focused, high integrity, believes in strong teamwork and collaboration, Pregis is the company for you. Check out the Pregis Purpose to learn how sustainability and social responsibility is at the very core of our company DNA.

Job Summary

The Operations Manager will oversee all daily operations for safety, people development, production, scheduling, and manufacturing within extrusion and converting operations, ensuring policies and procedures are followed. He or she will lead processes that will maximize, safety, quality and productivity, while building strong relationships with the plant employees, customer service and sales.

Duties/Responsibilities

Responsibilities & duties include, but are not limited to:

Leadership

• Attract, hire, retain, develop, and mentor key talent within the plant.

• Lead and mentor the operations, scheduling, and process teams toward high performance and professional growth.

• Ownership and implementation of Pregis production system/world class manufacturing processes.

• Sustain and develop a succession plan within the responsible organization.

• Drive continuous improvement projects utilizing methodologies of lean/six sigma.

• Lead cadence of accountability to drive improvement.

• Manage and ensure employees are compliant with attendance, vacation, FMLA, vacation coverage, and labor time clocks; provide timely approvals.

• Conduct PMPs with Supervisors and help coordinate new employee PMPs

Safety

• Keep Safety in the forefront of the team's thinking and approach to work.

• Lead team in development and conformance to 7-elements of safety program.

• Ensure all Safety programs are in place and used to achieve safety goals

• Ownership of compliance to PSM/RMP

Quality

• Ensure standard work for quality is adhered to and deviations from standard are addressed

• Ensure process documents are followed by production

Financial Management

• Understand and own the plant P&L (main drivers behind Controllable / Variable Overhead to meet expected AOP targets). Take necessary action to achieve performance targets

• Oversight and improvement of plant KPIs including but not limited to material usage variances, labor productivity, and inventory performance.

• Maintain KPI report and share with the facility

• Manage or Assist Capital Projects, write CARS for projects, and find resources for projects by facilitating project meetings

Measurements for Success:

• High levels of employee engagement

• Operations team will achieve Safety, Quality and Profitability targets

• Lighthouse/PPS KPI's

• On-time delivery (OTIF)

• Material variances and scrap rates will be low and product quality levels high

Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years in a Manufacturing Leadership Role Required

• Bachelor's degree required in business, operations, engineering, or related field

• Familiarity with regulatory requirements for operating plants

• Comprehension of P&L and business financials

• Aptitude for equipment operation, troubleshooting, and problem solving

• Excellent communication skills

• Deep understanding of manufacturing and operations processes.

• Knowledge of SAP and/or other ERP systems is preferred.

• Analytical skills and the ability to work with data files is a must.

• Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, SharePoint.

Compensation

The listed annualized base pay range is primarily based on analysis of similar positions. Actual base pay could vary and may be above or below the listed range based on factors including but not limited to performance, proficiency and demonstration of competencies required for the role. The base pay is just one component of Pregis's total compensation package. Compensation also includes a competitive benefits package and may also include bonuses, and other on-the-spot recognition. The annualized base pay range for this role is estimated to be $100 - $115K + Bonus.

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Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in diversity of thought and bringing together other traits and characteristics that make an individual bring a unique experience to Pregis. We strive to foster an inclusive environment where behaviors and social norms ensure people are welcome.

Affirmative Action/EEO Statement/Inclusion

We offer equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type based on 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. We support inclusion and believe in welcoming a collective sum of individual differences, thoughts, traits, and characteristics to represent Pregis' culture and achievements.

Visit us at www.pregis.com for more information about Pregis LLC.

Other details

• Job Family Manufacturing & Operations

• Job Function Manufacturing & Operations

• Pay Type Salary

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• Glens Falls, NY, USA