Senior Operations Manager — Lean, Safety & Quality

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG; Gordonsville (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking an Operations Manager at the KBF site to lead manufacturing responsibilities, maintain safety and quality, and meet company KPIs and customer requirements.

This role has full ownership of operations to deliver on-time, within budget and with a focus on continuous improvement. You will develop a motivated, flexible team, drive Lean manufacturing, improve OEE, and collaborate with HR, maintenance, and external stakeholders to optimize performance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field.
• 10–12 years leadership experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, SAP, Salesforce.

Responsibilities

• Lead manufacturing operations to meet KPIs within budget and targets.
• Drive continuous improvement and Lean practices across the site.
• Manage staffing, recruitment, training, and development with HR.
• Ensure HSSE, quality, OTIF, and CI targets are achieved.
• Review reports and coordinate maintenance for reliability.
• Collaborate across shifts and with stakeholders to optimize performance.

Skills

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

OEE analysis

Team management

Safety culture

Quality management

SAP

Salesforce

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SAP

Salesforce

Job description

Klöckner Pentaplast Europe GmbH & Co. KG is seeking an Operations Manager at the KBF site to lead manufacturing responsibilities, maintain safety and quality, and meet company KPIs and customer requirements.

This role has full ownership of operations to deliver on-time, within budget and with a focus on continuous improvement. You will develop a motivated, flexible team, drive Lean manufacturing, improve OEE, and collaborate with HR, maintenance, and external stakeholders to optimize performance