Operations Manager

Anchor Glass Container LLC; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Anchor Glass Container LLC is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee 24/7 plant operations in Tampa, Florida. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards, fostering team collaboration, and driving productivity.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field, along with a minimum of 7 years in manufacturing, including 5 years in a leadership role. If you're passionate about process improvement and team development, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience with 5 years in operations leadership.
• Ability to lead in a way that builds trust, with a passion for growth.
• Willingness to be accessible 24/7 to support the facility as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee 24/7 operations of plant production.
• Provide leadership for employee relations and development.
• Drive overall plant operations across multiple departments.
• Ensure all regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Lead between 20-30 employees and manage strategic partnerships.

Skills

Process improvement

Change management

Effective communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Operations Manager

About Us

Anchor Glass Container LLC, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with strategically located production facilities throughout the U.S. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many iconic consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. With over 2,000 U.S.-based team members, Anchor provides comprehensive glass packaging services without the complexity typical of larger suppliers.

Job Summary

Oversees 24/7 operations of plant production, ensuring all required quality and regulatory standards are met. Assists in developing processes for maximizing safety, quality, productivity, and stewardship, and in establishing major goals to support broad functional objectives. Works in and promotes an environment grounded in the following 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 company goals and objectives.
• 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 aligns with and achieves business objectives in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, and people development.
• Coordinate plant activities with departmental managers to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished and contribute to overall success, instilling a culture of accountability to perform against these objectives.
• Ensure all regulatory compliance standards are met and technical objectives are achieved, resolving any roadblocks or issues quickly.
• Lead between 20-30 employees, strategic partners, and suppliers.

Employee Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a Manufacturing equivalent.
• Minimum of 7 years of manufacturing experience with 5 years in operations leadership.
• Experience in change management, process improvement, and optimization.
• Ability to lead in a way that builds trust, with passion to grow and develop self and others.
• Effective communication at all levels – from shop floor to executive leadership.
• Willingness 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 (think outside the box).
• Hold yourself and others accountable.
• Work under uncertain and dynamic conditions while providing stability to the team.
• Roll-up-the-sleeves attitude – willing to take on any task, no matter how big or small.
• Strong ability to build trust and a strong team environment.

Anchor Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.