Operations Manager

Anchor Glass Container Corporation

Sapulpa (OK)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A leading packaging manufacturer is looking for an Operations Manager in Sapulpa, OK. The role involves overseeing daily plant operations, ensuring compliance with quality and regulatory standards, and fostering a high-trust team environment. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing and at least 7 years of manufacturing experience, including 5 years in operations leadership. This position requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to employee development.

Qualifications

7+ years of manufacturing experience with 5 years in operations leadership.
Ability to effectively communicate from shop floor to executive leadership.
Willing to be accessible 24/7 to support the facility as needed.

Responsibilities

Drive overall plant operations including finance, manufacturing, and quality assurance.
Foster a team environment of strong communication and collaboration.
Ensure regulatory compliance standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change management

Process improvement

Team development

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing

Job description

Overview

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Anchor Glass Container Corporation, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with six strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves iconic brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. Excellence is in the details.

Job Summary

Oversees 24/7 operations of plant production. Ensures all required quality and regulatory standards are met. Assists in developing processes for maximizing safety, quality, productivity and stewardship. Assists in developing major goals to support broad functional objectives. Works in and promotes an environment that operates on the following principles:

Critical strategic objectives related to breakthrough and/or disruptive market opportunities.
A dedicated organization model based on entrepreneurial spirit and approach.
A strong sense of urgency; driven by the importance of "Just in Time".
Teams are empowered with a high level of autonomy within this framework.

Main Position Responsibilities

Foster a team environment of strong communication, collaboration, and willingness to challenge the status quo.
Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development to accomplish company goals and objectives.
Foster a culture with open, high-trust, learning environment.
Drive overall plant operations, including finance, manufacturing, engineering, materials, quality assurance/control, human resources, and information systems.
Assist in developing a culture of high trust, clear metrics, leading indicators, ownership, and accountability.
Align objectives within each function to achieve business goals, including safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and people development.
Observe 24/7 daily operations to ensure facility performance aligns with business objectives in safety, quality, productivity, and people development.
Coordinate plant activities with the General Manager and department managers to accomplish manufacturing objectives and instill accountability.
Understand and ensure all regulatory compliance standards are met.
Ensure technical objectives are met and quickly resolve roadblocks or issues.
Lead between 20-30 employees (salary), strategic partners, and suppliers.

Employee Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing, or equivalent.
Manufacturing experience of 7+ years with 5 years in operations leadership.
Experience in change management, process improvement and optimization.
Ability to lead in a way that builds trust with a passion to grow and develop self and others.
Ability to effectively communicate at all levels—from shop floor to executive leadership.
Willing to be accessible 24/7 and on holidays to support the facility as needed.
Leadership attributes: high drive and commitment to meet all success criteria; willingness to challenge the status quo; accountability for self and others; ability to work under dynamic conditions while providing stability; hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude; strong ability to build trust and a strong team environment.

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