Manager, Operations

Menasha Corporation; Minooka, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Job summary

Menasha Corporation is seeking an experienced operations leader to manage day-to-day activities of the operations department. You will establish strategies to meet safety, productivity, quality and profitability goals, develop teams, and drive continuous improvement across the facility.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with a track record in production, quality, and profitability improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is desired.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.
• Experience leading improvement efforts in production, quality, or profitability.
• Experience with change management/transformation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Establishes operational strategies to assure company objectives in safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability.
• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues to reach short- and long-term performance goals while fostering urgency, integrity and trust.
• Accountable for the site’s key performance metrics; guides department leaders to meet scorecard objectives with data-driven decisions.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and develop innovative practices, methods and procedures that add value.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives and drive operational excellence.
• Accountable for employee and organizational development plans and people management strategies.
• Monitors site capacity and coordinates scheduling with other sites to meet on-time delivery demands.
• Conducts equipment feasibility studies and coordinates with Finance on capital expenditure plans.
• Prepares and manages the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting.
• Maintains facilities, grounds, utilities and equipment management.
• Interacts with stakeholders to provide technical support and resolve opportunities or issues.
• Enforces safety, food safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Keeps up industry knowledge by networking and following publications.

Skills

Safety knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

People leadership

Strategic planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Regulatory compliance

Data-driven decision making

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ABOUT US (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

Two companies, one vision. Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today's supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

THE OPPORTUNITY

Manages the day-to-day activities of an organization's operations department. Assists in evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures. Recommends changes when necessary and assists in implementation of new processes. The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some of these duties; however, it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability.
• Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues to reach short- and long-term performance goals while fostering a working environment of urgency, integrity and trust.
• Accountable for assigned site’s key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met – leverages data driven decision making.
• Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and develop innovative practices, methods and procedures that add value for the facility.
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.
• Accountable for employee and organizational development plans and people management strategies – working closely with direct reports.
• Proactively monitors site capacity and collaborates with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on‑time-delivery demands.
• Conducts equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; works with Finance to prepare capital expenditure plan and is accountable for payback expectations.
• Prepares and manages the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company report.
• Ensures the overall maintenance and security of facilities, grounds, utilities and equipment.
• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints.
• Administer company policies, practices, and adherence to standard operating procedures, which includes enforcing and maintaining safety, food safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree desired.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required.
• Experience leading improvement efforts in production, quality, or profitability.
• Experience with change management/transformation initiatives.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
• Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle.
• Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility.
• Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components.
• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes.
• Ability to lead people and get results through others.
• Ability to build a Continuous Improvement Culture.
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a specific time span.
• Ability to establish high performance teams and a strong team player.
• Ability to regularly flex between hands on tactical and strategic work as necessary.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting.
• Frequent walking and standing required.
• Occasional travel required.
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION

• The expected salary range for this position is $129,000 - $161,000 annually.
• This role is also eligible for an annual incentive plan.
• Full benefits package including medical, dental, and vision insurance; basic term life, AD&D, Short and Long term disability; EAP; 401(k) retirement savings plan; PTO and paid holidays.

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.

Our culture, based on a history of family ownership, encourages employees to create, collaborate, support communities, and build meaningful careers. We believe there’s strength in diversity and that our people are the power behind possible. Equity, inclusion and diversity, workplace safety, and sustainability are values that are woven into the fabric of everything we do.