Operations Manager

Guided Search Partners; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Guided Search Partners is seeking an Operations Manager for a global packaging manufacturer. The role focuses on driving on-floor leadership, improving processes, and grooming Department Managers toward Plant Management opportunities.

Successful candidates bring world-class manufacturing experience, strong lean/continuous improvement background, and data-driven decision making using KPIs. The position offers visibility, growth potential, and a pathway to senior operations roles.

Qualifications

• World class manufacturing experience required with a focus on lean and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Drive leadership on the floor and groom Department Managers.
• Lead succession to Plant Management within 12-18 months.
• Promote continuous improvement using KPIs and metrics.

Skills

World Class manufacturing

Lean & CI

Data analytics

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 - printing is a plus
• 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