Operations Manager

Guided Search Partners; Fort Smith (AR); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guided Search Partners is seeking an Operations Manager for a global packaging manufacturing company in the United States. The role focuses on leading on the factory floor, driving Lean initiatives, and developing capable Department Managers.

Successful candidates will create a strong succession plan with promotions to Plant Management within 12–18 months, utilizing KPI analytics to guide decisions. This hands-on leadership position requires visible, approachable leadership and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• World Class manufacturing experience required.
• High level of Lean and driving continuous improvement.
• Data analytics, KPI/metrics-driven decision making.
• Operational leadership.
• P&L experience is a plus and financial acumen is required.
• Culture driver, visible and approachable leader.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the factory floor and groom the Department Managers.
• Drive leadership on the floor and promote internal growth.
• Facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and KPI tracking.
• Position for Plant Management opportunities within 12–18 months.

Skills

World Class manufacturing experience

Lean and continuous improvement

Data analytics

KPIs and metrics

Operational leadership

P&L experience

Culture driver

Job description

Guided Search Partners is an Executive Search firm that is built on the principles of Trust, Transparency, Specialization, and True Long-term Relationships. Our goal is to provide the best experience for both our clients and candidates. We specialize in delivering the upper echelon of candidates in the markets that we serve.

Opportunity Description

Our client is a global packaging manufacturing company with a strong hold on their space. They are vertically integrated and have one of the industries best succession planning structures.

We are looking for an Operations Manager who can drive leadership on the floor and groom the Department Managers. Successful experience in this role will lead to a Plant Management opportunity. Managers are usually promoted within 12-18 months and the growth doesn't have to stop after that.

Qualifications

• World Class manufacturing experience required
• High level of Lean and driving continuous improvement
• Data analytics, Statical Data Analysis, decision making based on KPIs and metrics
• Operational leadership
• P&L experience is a plus - financial acumen required
• Culture driver, visible and approachable leader