Plant Operations Manager

SWM International; Windsor (CT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Mativ is seeking a Plant Operations Manager for the Windsor, CT site to lead and motivate the site-based teams, directing safety, quality, and performance in a demanding manufacturing setting.

You will drive all site operations, including budgeting, cost control, and regulatory compliance (ISO, FDA), collaborate with the Commercial Team, and report to the Regional Director of Operations.

This role requires strong Lean experience and a track record of multi-site cost optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis on business management, sciences and/or finance/HR.
• 10+ years of Operations Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), quality registrations (ISO14001 / ISO9001 / ISO13485) and FDA regulations for medical device contract manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage broad spectrum manufacturing facilities in a capital intensive environment.
• Proven ability to manage cost control and inventory management for multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring a safe work environment at all times for employees and visitors, meeting legislative requirements.
• Provide leadership and resources to ensure products meet customer specifications.
• Collaborate with Commercial Team to develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Manage site resources for efficient use of cash, materials, labor, equipment, and natural resources.
• Ensure site operates in an environmentally responsible manner and meets regulatory requirements.
• Support strategic development of the site in coordination with the General Manager of the Industrial Business Unit.
• Oversee site operating costs including budgeting, reforecasts, and monthly reporting.
• Develop Human Resources within the sites, including training and succession planning.
• Promote Risk Management and timely maintenance of risk profiles per policy.

Skills

Bachelor's Degree (Business/Finance/HR

10+ years Operations Management

Lean manufacturing

QMS/ISO FDA compliance

Interpersonal communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

Bachelor's Degree

MBA or Similar Degree Preferred

Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

SAP

Job description

Plant Operations Manager

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

Description:

Our Plant Operations Manager supports Scapa Tapes NA, LLC, now a Mativ brand, Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions segment. The principal responsibility is to lead, inspire and motivate the Windsor, CT site-based teams, thereby making a major contribution to the delivery of the Company's goals. Responsible for driving all aspects of site's business performance ensuring the seamless interaction of all site functional activities, including the management of environmental health and safety, commercial opportunities, financial forecasting and accounting, operational effectiveness and regulatory compliance and legal obligations. Remaining focused on optimizing customer and shareholder value through responsible, agile delivery of our specialized solutions. This position is based in Windsor, CT, and reports to the Regional Director of Operations.

Responsibilities:

• Ensuring a safe work environment at all times for Mativ's employees within the sites and any visitors to the sites, while meeting legislative requirements.
• Providing the necessary leadership and resources to ensure that all products and services supplied by the sites are at the highest possible levels, are consistent with Company targets, and meeting Customer specifications.
• Working closely with the Commercial Team and demonstrating a high level of cooperation to develop and maintain exceptional business relations with Scapa Industrial/Healthcare customers.
• Manage all resources towards achieving the most efficient use, including but not limited to cash, materials, labor, equipment, and natural resources.
• Ensure that the sites consistently operate in an environmentally responsible manner meeting Scapa Industrial/Healthcare standards and legislative requirements for environmental protection.
• Significant involvement in the strategic development for the sites in cooperation with the General Manager of the Industrial Business Unit. This would include many aspects of Site Development including Human Resources, manufacturing processes, equipment, capabilities, distribution of goods, etc.
• Manage/oversee all Site Operational Costs including annual budgeting, re-forecasts, and monthly reporting to Sr. Management.
• Effective development of Human Resources within the sites including but not limited to training, career development, succession planning, discipline, and compensation.
• Promote effective Risk Management including the accurate and timely maintenance of all site based risk profiles in accordance with Company Policy. Ensuring that all site owned risks are managed and actively monitor the resolution of agreed actions via the Company's' tracking processes.

Qualifications:

Essential Skills / Experience / Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis on Business Management, sciences and/or finance/HR.
• Entrepreneurial spirit/business minded to drive sales and develop creative solutions to get orders.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively with all levels of a diverse organization.
• Minimum 10 + years of Operations Management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of quality management systems (QMS), quality registrations (ISO14001 / ISO9001 / ISO13485) and FDA regulations for medical device contract manufacturing.
• Proven ability to manage broad spectrum manufacturing facilities in a capital intensive environment supplying demanding markets in industrial/healthcare.
• Proven ability to manage cost control and inventory management for multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing

Desirable Skills / Experience / Qualifications:

• MBA or Similar Degree Preferred
• Six Sigma Certified Green or Black Belt preferred
• Computer literacy such as Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Corporate IT systems such as SAP.
• Previous experience with converting, materials/adhesive technologies, printing, automated packaging and sterilization validation.
• Previous experience with application of automation to processes.
• Good working knowledge of US labor laws and requirements.

WHAT WE OFFER

Mativ benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, competitive in the marketplace, and affordable.

ABOUT MATIV

Mativ Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The company connects, protects, and purifies the world every day through a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that solve our customers' most complex challenges. We manufacture on three continents and generate sales in nearly 100 countries through our family of business-to-business and consumer product brands. The company's two segments, Filtration & Advanced Materials and Sustainable & Adhesive Solutions, target premium applications across diversified and growing end-markets, from filtration to healthcare to sustainable packaging and more. Our broad portfolio of technologies combines polymers, fibers, and resins to optimize the performance of our customers' products across multiple stages of the value chain. Our leading positions are a testament to our best-in-class global manufacturing, supply chain, and materials science capabilities. We drive innovation and enhance performance, finding potential in the impossible.