Plant Operations Leader

The Kraft Group & Affiliates; Boylston (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Kraft Group & Affiliates is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a single-site, single-shift manufacturing facility in Boylston, MA. You will lead production execution, collaborate with Planning/Scheduling, Engineering, Materials, and Quality teams, and drive continuous improvement while managing costs and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, Lean methodologies, and the ability to motivate a cross-functional team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree required; Engineering, Business preferred
• Experience in manufacturing and leadership roles
• Strong communication and teamwork abilities
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Lead daily execution of the multi-shift operation and coordinate with Departments.
• Provide direction, feedback, performance evaluations, and training.
• Staff and schedule employees to meet production plans and quality targets.
• Monitor costs, material usage, payroll, and other expenses.
• Drive improvement through data reporting and transparent metrics.
• Collaborate on Process Engineering initiatives with Engineering and Quality.
• Establish and maintain a safety culture and reduce downtime with Maintenance.
• Handle special projects as needed.
• Maintain compliance with privacy and confidentiality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Lean Manufacturing

Project management

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree (Engineering or Business preferred)

Tools

Carton erecting equipment

Job description

The Kraft Group & Affiliates is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee a single-site, single-shift manufacturing facility in Boylston, MA. You will lead production execution, collaborate with Planning/Scheduling, Engineering, Materials, and Quality teams, and drive continuous improvement while managing costs and quality in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a strong track record in manufacturing leadership, Lean methodologies, and the ability to motivate a cross-functional team.