Operations Manager

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG in Virginia is seeking an experienced production manager to oversee the operational activities of a manufacturing site, ensuring that production goals are met while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will possess strong management skills, a solid background in plastics manufacturing, and a Bachelor's degree in business or engineering. Responsibilities include directing production activities and facilitating employee development.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Progressive leadership roles in Manufacturing Operations or Supply Chain Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of plastics manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate production activities to exceed goals.
• Coordinate production, distribution, and warehousing.
• Establish and enforce safety measures.

Skills

Management in manufacturing

Knowledge of extrusion and slitting

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering

Tools

Contact management systems

Database software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Company Overview

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. The need to act on climate change has never been clearer so we incorporate sustainability into everything we do by #InvestingInBetter - creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint.

At kp, we are passionate about ensuring our customers' satisfaction and we strive to achieve this goal by focusing all our efforts on meeting their evolving needs. Our dedication to drive a positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

Summary

Directs and coordinates activities of operational production department(s) in processing materials or manufacturing products in an industrial organization by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Design, coordinate, and direct activities of the plant towards exceeding established goals through the following:

• Production Meetings and KPI Reviews
• Review and analyze: Daily activity reports, accident/damage reports, absentee reports, overtime requests, evaluations of all production personnel, vacation requests, disciplinary notices of all production personnel, weekly team meetings, trip reports.

Establish and enforce all safety measures and assure that all are followed through the following:

• Daily production meetings, KPI Reviews.
• Observing work habits daily, providing direction and guidance to include training in such cases as warranted. Review of all accident reports to include follow up of suggested corrective actions. Works closely with the safety manager on site in each case.

Ensure all production goals are met through the following:

• Daily production meetings, KPI meetings and daily review of activity reports and charts posted each month.

Coordinate production, distribution, and warehousing in accordance with policies, principles, and procedures established by the Regional Operations Manager through the following:

• Daily meetings, KPI meetings

Confer with customers and representatives of associated industries to evaluate and promote improved and expanded services in area through the following:

• Customer correspondences, quality alerts, internal communications and outside correspondences. Develops contacts through networking.

Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees through the following:

• Daily meetings, Scorecard meetings

Reviews production costs and product quality, and modifies production and inventory control programs to maintain and enhance profitable operation of division through the following:

• Reviews operations of competing organizations.
• Develop annual Personnel, Capital, Production and departmental budgets and present budgets to senior management.
• Charts and analyzes all critical operational budgets and goals to success.
• Monitors and adjusts labor requirements to keep in line with the strength of the business.
• Overall responsibility/accountability for productivity, rework, scrap, and net plant yields.
• Utilizes strong technical skills relative to Mixing, Calendering, Slitting, Extrusion, and tentering to direct problem‑solving efforts.
• Manages the overall functionality/maintenance of all plant production equipment.
• Manages all established plant budgets and goals to include productivity, yields, rework, scrap, quality, safety, absenteeism, and turnover.
• Initiates employee development and growth for success.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages multiple subordinate supervisors who supervise a total of 250-300 employees. Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of site operational units. Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of management / supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment, having shown progressive leadership and potential. Preferred: Previous Management Roles in the areas of Manufacturing Operations, Supply Chain Management, Quality Management, or Maintenance Management.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience in plastics manufacturing with an operational focus on extrusion, slitting, and calender line operations.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, engineering, or a related field.

Language Skills

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization.
• Position requires fluency in English.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of contact management systems, database software, design software, development software, internet software, inventory software, manufacturing software, order processing systems, project management software, spreadsheet software and word processing software.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to high, precarious places; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At kp, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is vital to our global success. We welcome applicants from all identities, ideas, perspectives and experiences and encourage people from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. We aim to create an inclusive culture where our employees feel empowered to play to their strengths and see themselves reflected in the organization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.