Plant Operations Leader: Lean, Safe & Efficient

BWAY; SOUTH PLAINFIELD (NJ); On-site; USD 130,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks a senior operations leader in New Jersey to drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. You will oversee safety, quality, scheduling, and production, and manage the plant’s P&L while leading a diverse team in a high-speed plastic injection molding environment.

You will implement systems to optimize production schedules, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management.
• 7–10 years in operations, maintenance, engineering or process improvement leading teams.
• Experience in a lean environment; Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification a plus.
• Proven track record in high-speed manufacturing, preferably plastic injection molding.
• Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact.
• 5+ years in process development and business process design.
• Experience with ISO or equivalent quality standards.
• Experience implementing and/or managing TPS/Lean OS.

Responsibilities

• Ensures facility delivers high-quality products within budgeted costs.
• Implements systems to manage production schedules and support the business.
• Leads Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Acts proactively in problem resolution and risk mitigation.
• Manages plant profit and loss and reviews KPIs daily, weekly, monthly.
• Leads strategic planning: cost reduction, capital planning and resources.
• Oversees safety, quality, scheduling, production, shipping, maintenance, and admin duties.
• Maintains safe, clean, efficient operations within guidelines and regulations.
• Drives safety culture and conducts weekly safety walks.
• Conducts talent reviews and trains/develops staff, delivers feedback.
• Leads weekly staff and plant-wide communication meetings.
• Interacts with customers and suppliers; site visits as needed.
• Fosters positive community relationships and performs other duties.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

People management

Process improvement

ISO quality standards

TPS/Lean OS

Education

Bachelor or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management

Job description

Mauser Packaging Solutions seeks a senior operations leader in New Jersey to drive lean manufacturing and continuous improvement. You will oversee safety, quality, scheduling, and production, and manage the plant’s P&L while leading a diverse team in a high-speed plastic injection molding environment.

You will implement systems to optimize production schedules, lead cost-reduction initiatives, and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.