Chief Operations Leader - Plant & Process Excellence

RR Donnelley & Sons; Brenham (TX); On-site; USD 157,000 - 251,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Life insurance

Parental leave

Tuition assistance

Employer/partner discounts

Job summary

RRD is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to drive plant performance, safety, quality, and productivity. You will manage P&L for assigned locations, guide department managers, and lead continual improvement programs to meet customer expectations and corporate goals.

Lead by example in training and coaching staff, partner with sales for growth, and ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA/EEO and other regulations while delivering excellent operational results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Industrial Management, Engineering, or related field, preferred
• Education may be substituted with advanced years of progressive Managerial and/or Executive experience working in a variable printing environment
• At least 8 years diversified Management experience within a manufacturing environment is required - preferably in print, labels, and/or packaging
• Exceptional team building and leadership abilities
• Strong communication skills and customer service mindset
• Quality and continuous improvement orientation
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Ability to teach and mentor staff at all levels
• Analytical ability and reporting skills

Responsibilities

• Lead plant(s) to improved safety, quality, productivity and reduction of waste on a consistent and continual basis in each and every process.
• P&L responsibility for assigned location(s), including the preparation and management of capital and operational budgets.
• Provide guidance and direction to department managers regarding the continual improvement of operations for which they have ownership.
• Demonstrate commitment to continual process improvement efforts in order to assure that all customer expectations (internal and external) are exceeded.
• Work with company Sales Representatives from an operational perspective to maintain and acquire new customers for the organization.
• Review and report on manufacturing activities, performances and results. Initiate team action to identify and remove problems with schedules, excessive costs, materials or other factors affecting quality, safety, service or productivity levels inconsistent with plant continual improvement efforts.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations issued by OSHA, EPA, EEO, and other federal, state and local regulatory agencies.
• Provide reports and feedback of plant performance to Corporate Staff, as required.
• Maintain open communication with plant employees and Corporate Staff to improve safety, quality and productivity.
• Make recommendations regarding hires, terminations, promotions, transfers, training and merit increases of Plant Personnel.
• Work to improve the performance of employees through consistent and continual leadership in education and training programs.
• Motivate staff in support of department objectives and timely and effective schedules to ensure production goals.
• Perform other related duties and business related as required.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Communication

Quality & CI

Time management

Mentoring staff

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Industrial Management/Engineering

Job description

RRD is seeking a senior manufacturing leader to drive plant performance, safety, quality, and productivity. You will manage P&L for assigned locations, guide department managers, and lead continual improvement programs to meet customer expectations and corporate goals.

Lead by example in training and coaching staff, partner with sales for growth, and ensure compliance with OSHA/EPA/EEO and other regulations while delivering excellent operational results.