Operations Manager Print & Finishing (m/w/d)

Operations Manager Print & Finishing (m/w/d)

Multi-Color Corporation and Fort Dearborn have merged and are now the world’s largest prime label and packaging supplier. Join the new MCC and you will have the opportunity to become part of an organization that has been committed to excellence and industry leadership for over 110 years.

In Hann. Münden, we are looking for a committed and competent Operations Manager Print & Finishing (m/f/d).

The Operations Manager is responsible for overall site production where they will create a work environment driven by safety, quality, cost, and delivery. They will effectively develop teams that can achieve corporate improvement objectives and be accountable for all aspects of plant production performance while ensuring objectives are attained cost-effectively. They will drive best practices through the organization and lead process improvement through Lean Manufacturing Principles.

Position Overview

Responsibilities:

• Directly, and through delegation, coordinates activities required to assure safety, quality, delivery, and cost meet specified targets.
• Assures compliance of behavior-based safety initiatives and continuously improves safety performance.
• Executes quality control plans for compliance with standards and drives variation reduction within the process.
• Assesses on-time delivery performance and develops actions to improve and sustain elevated levels of performance.
• Holds direct responsibility for managing cost by effective management of labor, overtime, and expenditures.
• Reviews and analyzes production reports to determine root causes of variance from budget and develops and executes corrective actions.
• Promotes, prepares, and participates in kaizen activities. Sustains results.
• Facilitates the execution of daily gemba walk by assuring the proper utilization of hour by hour, SQDC boards, and war room.
• In conjunction with Human Resource Manager, coordinates appropriate “required to operate” and “required on roles” staffing levels.
• Directs the efforts of plant supervision to ensure the consistent application of human resource policies, procedures, and plant rules.
• Coaches and mentors team members to assure their ongoing development and build talent and succession plans.
• Stays abreast of contemporary trends and developments in methods, techniques, equipment, tools, materials, and supplies, which might be incorporated into the production process to increase efficiency or better use of resources.
• Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Engineering, Industrial Technology, or Business, or equivalent 10 years of staff-level leadership experience.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience in Operations and/or Lean Management.
• Printing industry experience is preferred (although not required).
• Experience in being a change agent in complex transformational activities.
• Considerable experience in the implementation of Lean principles as they apply to manufacturing operations.
• Ability to apply structured problem-solving methodologies to determine root cause of problems and provide effective countermeasures.
• Advanced Excel skills.

Why Multi-Color?

• Varied Job
• Professional development opportunities and career prospects
• Collegial and friendly team
• Internal additional benefits (payment of kindergarten contributions, pension allowance)
• In-house canteen

Diversity and Inclusion:

At MCC, we believe that what makes us unique makes us better. We are passionate about creating a workplace where our employees feel valued and empowered. We are committed to creating an environment where everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We view our employees as our best asset and recognize the importance of bringing diverse perspectives to the table. We are committed to equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity or ethnicity, disability or sexual orientation.