Operations Manager KBF

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Virginia; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG in Virginia is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead the KBF site’s manufacturing, achieving budget targets and meeting customer requirements while maintaining safety and quality.

The role requires a proven leader to develop and motivate a flexible team, drive continuous improvement, manage OEE, and align with KP’s strategic compass. Strong MS Office, SAP, and CRM experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) and 10–12 years leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Coago and SalesForce.

Responsibilities

• Lead overall manufacturing responsibilities at the KBF site within budget and output targets.
• Ensure a safe, quality-focused and operationally driven site with KPI delivery.
• Develop, motivate and manage a flexible team and partner with HR for staffing and development.
• Drive HSSE, Quality, Productivity, OTIF and CI expectations.
• Implement continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing practices to reduce costs.

Skills

Leadership

Manufacturing ops

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

Education

BS/BA in related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

SalesForce

Coago

Job description

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 onclimate 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.

Operations Manager

Lead the overall manufacturing responsibilities at the KBF site within budget and output targets to meet company objectives and customer requirements. This position has full ownership of ensuring a safe, quality focused and operationally driven site that delivers company Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Likewise, this role requires a leader that is responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible team that ensures that HSSE, Quality, Productivity, OTIF, and CI expectations are met/exceeded.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead by Example - Promote a culture of Accountability, Integrity, Continuous Improvement, Safety, HSE, and Quality.
• Align with kp’s strategic compass and core behaviors: Focus, Accountability, Respect, and Urgency.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of operational best practices that lend to the manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures of the site.
• Implement and manage continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing principals by highlighting deficiencies and driving changes in training, working practices and processes.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications, meeting quality and delivery expectations, and minimizing costs where possible.
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis.
• Manage/lead and motivate team, ensuring adequate staffing levels. Partner with GOR Campus HR Manager to ensure that recruitment, training, development, disciplinary issues, etc are managed at a tangible level to drive improved performance.
• Develop, implement and manage KPIs for each area of responsibility.
• Drives health, safety, and environmental improvements through manufacturing processes by working with the HSSE department and proactively addressing near misses.
• Instill and lead a Quality based culture through the manufacturing process.
• Review production and operating reports to resolve operational /maintenance problems. Partner with the maintenance team to ensure that predictive/autonomous maintenance is at the forefront of the process.
• As part of the GOR Campus leadership team, share ideas and improve operational performance by collaborating across shifts, recommending, supporting and implementing continuous improvement activities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to ensure optimal performance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (BS/BA) and ten to twelve years leadership experience and/or training in a manufacturing environment preferably within the plastics industry; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office/SAP/Coago/SalesForce.

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 fromunderrepresented 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 theorganization without regard to race, gender, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, sexual preference, marital status, or inclusion in any other protected class.