Divisional Operations Manager

Interplastic Corporation; Baton Rouge, Port Allen (LA, LA); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Generous PTO

401(k) with company match

Job summary

IP Corporation is seeking a Divisional Operations Manager to oversee multi-site operations across the East Territory in a hybrid work environment. The role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and cost control while guiding plant leadership teams toward operational excellence.

You will collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams, monitor KPIs, and lead capital projects and process improvements to align with growth plans. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership.
• Experience managing multi-site operations preferred.
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities.
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations across multiple facilities, ensuring consistency and performance.
• Drive safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency initiatives.
• Lead and develop plant leadership teams to achieve operational goals.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality to optimize processes.
• Monitor KPIs and implement strategies to improve performance.
• Support capital projects, process improvements, and standardization.

Skills

Leadership

Multi-site ops

Strategic planning

KPIs management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Tools

Regulatory compliance

Job description

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Divisional Operations Manager

NACE Admin Regular Full-Time Management Florida

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1913

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually

DIVISIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER

Location: East Territory | Hybrid

What is IP Corporation?

IP Corporation is a privately held, family-owned chemical manufacturing organization with more than 70 years of stability, innovation, and growth. Headquartered in Minnesota, IP Corporation supports a portfolio of operating companies that manufacture and distribute resins, gel coats, composite materials, and specialty polymer solutions used across a wide range of industrial applications.

Our operating companies, Interplastic Corporation, North American Composites, HK Research, and Molding Products, work together to deliver technical expertise, high-quality products, and long-term partnerships to customers around the world. We are known for our customer-first mindset, strong technical capabilities, and collaborative culture built on trust and continuous improvement.

What is a Divisional Operations Manager?

A Divisional Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing operational performance across multiple sites or business units, ensuring alignment with company goals related to safety, quality, productivity, and cost. This role provides leadership and strategic direction to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.

What You Can Expect to Do as a Divisional Operations Manager:

• Oversee operations across multiple facilities, ensuring consistency and performance
• Drive initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency
• Lead and develop plant leadership teams to achieve operational goals
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Quality teams to optimize processes
• Monitor KPIs and implement strategies to improve performance
• Support capital projects, process improvements, and operational standardization
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, safety, and environmental standards
• Align operational strategies with business objectives and growth plans

What We Are Looking For in a Divisional Operations Manager:

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing or operations leadership
• Experience managing multi-site operations preferred
• Strong leadership and team development capabilities
• Proven track record of driving operational improvements
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Why Join IP Corporation?

• Be part of a stable, privately held organization with more than 70 years of success and a strong reputation in the markets we serve.
• Lead meaningful work in a company where decisions can be made quickly, ideas are valued, and employees have a direct impact on business results.
• Competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, generous PTO, and a 401(k) with company match.
• Collaborate with talented teams across a diverse portfolio of businesses and manufacturing operations.
• Opportunity for professional growth, leadership development, and long-term career advancement.
• Join a culture built on integrity, accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Help shape the future of an organization committed to innovation, customer success, and operational excellence.

Physical Requirements and Work Environment

• Ability to work in a manufacturing plant environment.
• Ability to sit, stand, or walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds as needed.
• Ability to travel up to 25% if applicable.

IP Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws.