Senior Manager, Operations

Menasha Corporation; Richmond, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Menasha Corporation oversees daily production operations across two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, driving efficiency and safety while meeting customer expectations. The role leads staffing, scheduling, and continuous improvement across manufacturing sites in North America and Europe.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years in corrugated/manufacturing settings, with strong leadership and a focus on safety and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 8+ years in production/manufacturing.
• Experience in corrugated operations preferred.
• Strong leadership and safety focus in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Establishes strategies for safety, productivity, quality, and profitability.
• Manages site KPI including machine and labor efficiency.
• Collaborates on scheduling optimization for on-time delivery.
• Reviews capital expenditure and payback with Finance.
• Leads continuous improvement with cross-functional teams.
• Oversees maintenance, facilities, utilities and equipment.
• Develops staffing and performance management for the ops function.
• Interacts with stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Keeps current on industry trends and best practices.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Staff management

Continuous improvement

Scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

About Us (AND OUR EXCITING FUTURE)

Menasha Corporation is all about possibilities. Our two businesses, Menasha Packaging and ORBIS Corporation, are leaders in their industries, providing corrugated and plastic packaging products and related services to major global companies. Our employees make the difference, proving that great ideas, collaboration and quality turn possibilities into success. Working at Menasha Corporation means that your insights provide cutting-edge solutions for our customers. If you like to make things happen and are passionate about what you do, you’re going to want to be here. Join us and become part of the power behind possible.

About The Opportunity

Oversees the daily production operations and other assigned areas. Monitors operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are met/followed. Develops production schedules to meet internal goals as well as expectations of customers. Oversees production staff, including hiring/training of personnel.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
• Accountable for assigned site’s key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met
• Proactively monitors site capacity and collaborates with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on-time delivery demands
• Conducts equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; works with Finance to prepare capital expenditure plan and is accountable for payback expectations
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Prepares and manages the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports
• Ensures the overall maintenance and security of facilities, grounds, utilities and equipment
• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the Operations function, working closely with direct reports
• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree required Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required Experience in corrugated operations strongly preferred

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
• Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components
• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization’s policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Ability to lead people and get results through others
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a specific time span
• Ability to establish high-performance teams and a strong team player

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
• Frequent walking and standing required
• Occasional travel required
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

Two Companies, One Vision

Menasha Corporation consists of two companies that are leading the way to a sustainable future with packaging and supply chain solutions. Founded in 1849 and headquartered in Neenah, Wisconsin, we employ over 7,500 employees in 112 facilities in North America and Europe. Our companies are leading corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturers and supply chain solution providers. Our Menasha Packaging Company is the largest independent provider of packaging and supply chain service solutions in North America, designing, printing, and fulfilling graphic packaging, display and merchandising solutions for over 1,800 brands, both in-store and online. Our ORBIS business believes there is a better way to optimize today’s supply chains, with reusable packaging products and services. Reusable containers, pallets, dunnage, bulk systems and metal racks improve the flow product all along the supply chain to reduce costs, enhance profitability and add sustainability. Our products and services are used by global, name-brand companies in the food, beverage, health and beauty, over-the-counter pharmaceutical, industrial, automotive, and electronics industries.

Our Culture

Our culture, based on a history of family ownership, encourages employees to create, collaborate, support communities, and build meaningful careers. We believe there’s strength in diversity and that our people are the power behind possible®. Equity, inclusion and diversity, workplace safety, and sustainability are values that are woven into the fabric of everything we do.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Menasha Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will be provided with equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, disability status, or genetic information.