Operations Manager

Anchor Glass Container LLC; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 128,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Glass Container LLC is looking for an Operations Manager in Shakopee, Minnesota. This role involves overseeing 24/7 operations, ensuring quality and regulatory standards are met, and fostering a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree, have over 7 years of manufacturing experience with at least 5 years in operations leadership, and possess skills in communication and change management. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from $128,000 to $159,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of manufacturing experience with 5 years in operations leadership.
• Ability to lead with trust and communicate effectively at all levels.
• Accessible 24/7 to support the facility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the 24/7 operations of plant production.
• Provide leadership for employee relations and foster a high trust culture.
• Drive alignment of objectives to achieve strategic business goals.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Change Management

Process Improvement

Manufacturing Operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing equivalent

Job description

Operations Manager

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, and supports broad functional objectives.

Core principles:

• Critical strategic objectives are associated with breakthrough and/or disruptive market opportunities.
• A dedicated organization model, based on entrepreneurial spirit and approach.
• A strong sense of urgency; driven by the vital 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 a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development to accomplish the company goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture that includes an open, high trust, learning environment.
• Drive overall plant operations which may include finance, manufacturing, 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 strategic goals, including safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and people development.
• Observe 24/7 daily operations to ensure facility performance is aligned to and achieves business objectives in safety, quality, productivity, and people development.
• Coordinate plant activities with the General Manager and departmental managers to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished and contribute to overall success.
• Understand and ensure all regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Ensure technical objectives are met and resolve any roadblocks or issues quickly.
• Lead between 20-30 employees, strategic partners, and suppliers.

Employee Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing 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.
• Willingness to be accessible 24/7 and holidays to support the facility as needed.

Pay Range

$128,000 - $159,000 - based on experience

Equal Opportunity Employer

Anchor Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

About Us

Anchor Glass Container LLC, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with five strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. Anchor Glass Container LLC strives to exceed customer expectations through unrelenting attention to detail.