Strategic Operations Leader - Manufacturing & Supply Chain

Energy Jobline ZR; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 145,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401 (k)

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Flexible Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Energy Jobline ZR in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an accomplished operations leader with 20 years in the paper and printing industry. The role requires 8+ years of supervisory experience and a Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.

The position emphasizes long‑term planning, cross‑team collaboration, budgeting, and staff development to drive efficiency and profitability. Salary range shown reflects senior-level responsibilities in Michigan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, business management, or related technical field.
• 20 years of experience within paper and printing industry.
• 8 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts.
• Long-term planning to create initiatives that further the company’s overall goals.
• Coordinating different teams to foster exchange of ideas and provide cross-team learning opportunities.
• Assessing and analyzing departmental budgets to find ways to minimize expenses and optimize profits.
• Inspiring and motivating employees to perform at their best through positive encouragement and incentive initiatives.
• Collaborate with other senior managers about company priorities and projects.
• Identifying potential problems and points of friction and working to find solutions in order to maximize efficiency and revenue.
• Identifying opportunities to expand or shift course in order to take advantage of changes in the market or customer needs.
• Provide timely reports on operational metrics such as delivery, inventory, manufacturing efficiency, safety,
• Participate in pricing for new customers and projects
• Ensure compliance to regulatory and company policies involving safety, environmental compliance, sustainability projects and other operational activities as required.
• Manage consumable suppliers and supply chain partners
• Direct scheduling order planning and procurement
• Direct equipment maintenance and support
• Responsible for recruiting and hiring of manufacturing staff
• Responsible for manufacturing staff development, performance reviews and outcomes

Skills

Strategic thinking

Tactical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Financial literacy

Budgeting knowledge

Judgement & ethics

Organizational skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

Job description

Energy Jobline ZR in Grand Rapids, MI, seeks an accomplished operations leader with 20 years in the paper and printing industry. The role requires 8+ years of supervisory experience and a Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field.

The position emphasizes long‑term planning, cross‑team collaboration, budgeting, and staff development to drive efficiency and profitability. Salary range shown reflects senior-level responsibilities in Michigan.