Plant Operations Manager

Alpla; Marked Tree (AR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ALPLA in Arkansas is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the production plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations. You will guide the production team, drive operational excellence through planning, resource management, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The role involves budgeting, cost control, capacity planning, customer service, HR and maintenance oversight, plus leading a team, recruiting with HR, training,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related fields or equivalent education/work experience.
• At least 3 years of related experience required.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong and proven team building capabilities.
• Basic understanding of corporate finance functions.
• Fundamental understanding of plastic manufacturing process.
• Technical aptitude.

Responsibilities

• Overall Plant Safety/OSHA Compliance.
• P&L Responsibility/Expense control.
• Group reporting.
• Budgeting and Investment Planning.
• Capacity Planning.
• Customer Service.
• Human Resources.
• Warehouse (if applicable).
• Quality Assurance.
• Sales: Maintenance of existing accounts.
• Policies/Procedures.
• Machine and Infrastructure Maintenance.
• Implementation and proper usage of OPEX initiatives.
• Leading the Team: Recruits (with HR) new employees; Performs disciplinary actions; Assesses training needs and ensures execution; Provides plant personnel development and performance evaluations.

Skills

Being Resilient

Drives Engagement

Situational Adaptability

Directs Work

Develops Talent

Nimble Learning

Builds Effective Teams

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering or related fields

Job description

ALPLA in Arkansas is seeking an Operations Manager to lead the production plant, ensuring safe, efficient, and profitable operations. You will guide the production team, drive operational excellence through planning, resource management, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards.

The role involves budgeting, cost control, capacity planning, customer service, HR and maintenance oversight, plus leading a team, recruiting with HR, training,