Operations Leader – Continuous Improvement & Impact

menasha; Minooka (IL); On-site; USD 129,000 - 161,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Benefits package including medical, 
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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 site’s operations department. You will evaluate systems, implement process improvements, and drive safety, productivity, and profitability across the facility.

The role emphasizes developing teams, leading cross-functional initiatives, and collaborating with finance to plan capital investments and annual budgets. Expect an environment focused on continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in manufacturing/operations.
• 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 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

Skills

Continuous Improvement

People leadership

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Menasha Corporation is seeking an experienced operations leader to manage day-to-day activities of the site’s operations department. You will evaluate systems, implement process improvements, and drive safety, productivity, and profitability across the facility.

The role emphasizes developing teams, leading cross-functional initiatives, and collaborating with finance to plan capital investments and annual budgets. Expect an environment focused on continuous improvement and on-time delivery.