Operations Manager, Plant

Jimmy Jazz; Shepherdsville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

Sabert is a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging solutions, based in Shepherdsville, KY. We are seeking a Plant Operations Manager to lead production, guide supervisors, and drive efficiency, safety, and quality. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Engineering and 10+ years in manufacturing with 5+ years in management, plus thermoforming/extrusion experience. Sabert offers strong benefits and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of plastics and thermoforming/extrusion.
• Strong leadership and decision‑making skills.
• Ability to motivate, influence, and train people.
• Ability to interact with all levels of Plant personnel.
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Results orientation; high level of personal initiative, energy and ownership for success.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing of products in accordance with company goals and objectives.
• Establishing and controlling conditions of production in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
• Organizing and directing workflow and work processes so as to satisfy production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
• Performing analysis of manufacturing materials and determining optimum levels of virgin and regrind resin.
• Directing the production supervisors and leads in the execution of the plant’s operating plans.
• Maintaining employee safety and morale by creating a safe, efficient and positive work environment.
• Maintaining proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and training of personnel.
• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

Skills

Plastics knowledge

Thermoforming

Extrusion

Leadership

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

CPET/PET/PP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Engineering

Job description

• Location 890 E Blue Lick Road,Shepherdsville, KY, 40165,United States
• Job Category Production Salary, Plastics
• Employee Type Exempt FT

Description

The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for overall process of production at the plant. The incumbent manages several supervisors or leads, working under the overall direction of the plant manager. The role’s key challenge is to maintain production within specific guidelines for production efficiency, labor cost, materials usage, waste amounts, quality and safety.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Production

• Planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing of products in accordance with company goals and objectives .
• Establishing and controlling conditions of production in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
• Organizing and directing workflow and work processes so as to satisfy production requirements in a cost-efficient manner.
• Performing analysis of manufacturing materials and determining optimum levels of virgin and regrind resin.

People

• Directing the production supervisors and leads in the execution of the plant’s operating plans.
• Maintaining employee safety and morale by creating a safe, efficient and positive work environment.
• Maintaining proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and training of personnel.

Other

• Work in accordance with all company policies and procedures regarding employment, safety, quality, product safety and legality, security, and regulatory compliance as applicable.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILL S , AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of plastics and related process equipment in Thermoforming and Extrusion. Understanding and background in manufacturing CPET , PET or PP is a strong plus.
• High-level leadership and decision-making skills .
• Ability to motivate, influence, and train people.
• Ability to interact with all levels of Plant personnel .
• Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills .
• Results orientation; high level of personal initiative, e nergy and ownership for success.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications .

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing , Engineering or a related field.
• 10 + years of work experience in a manufacturing environment with at least 5 + years of management experience.
• Experience in managing equipment installations or process improvement projects.
• Experience with running Thermoforming and Extrusion equipment .

Summary

Pay, benefits and more.

Sabert is eager to attract the best, so we offer competitive compensation and a generous benefits package, including full health insurance (medical, dental and vision), 401(k), life insurance, disability and more.

Learn More About Sabert:

We are a leading global manufacturer of innovative food packaging products and solutions. The company wasfounded in 1983 grounded in the purpose of reinventing food packaging to nourish and protect our world.Today we design, manufacture, and distribute a wide spectrum of packaging solutions for food distributors, restaurants & caterers, grocery stores, national food chains and consumer entertaining.

Want more insight on what it’s like to work for Sabert?

We’re committed to providing reasonable accommodation for applicants with special needs or disabilities during our recruiting process, to learn more about accommodations please call [phone] or [e-mail] for assistance.

Sabert Corporation is an equal employment opportunity employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, ancestry, marital status, being a qualified individual with a disability, protected veteran status, political belief or activity, or any other basis prohibited by law or regulation.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work legally in the United States for Sabert. Sabert will not commence an employment-based immigration case to fill this open position