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Menasha

Packaging design, manufacturing, and fulfillment services

Operations Manager

Manufacturing & Production OperationsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeAurora, IL, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree is desired.
  • A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required.
  • Experience leading improvement efforts in production, quality, or profitability.
  • Experience with change management or transformation initiatives.
  • Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations, and regulatory requirements associated with worker safety, environmental protection, and the site.
  • Knowledge of 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 existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components.
  • Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organizational policies, standards, and procedures guiding manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to lead people and achieve results through others.
  • Ability to build a continuous improvement culture.
  • Ability to think ahead and plan over a specific time span.
  • Ability to establish high-performance teams.
  • Ability to regularly flex between hands-on tactical and strategic work as necessary.
  • Frequent walking and standing are required; occasional lifting up to 25 pounds is required.

Responsibilities

  • Establish operational strategies to achieve company objectives for safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost, and profitability.
  • Develop the team to solve day-to-day operational issues and reach short- and long-term performance goals while fostering a working environment of urgency, integrity, and trust.
  • Be accountable for site key performance metrics, including machine and labor efficiencies, and guide departmental leaders to meet scorecard objectives using data-driven decision-making.
  • Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and develop innovative practices, methods, and procedures that add value for the facility.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives that drive operational excellence.
  • Be accountable for employee and organizational development plans and people management strategies, working closely with direct reports.
  • Proactively monitor site capacity and collaborate with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands.
  • Conduct equipment feasibility studies and make investment recommendations; work with Finance to prepare the capital expenditure plan and be accountable for payback expectations.
  • Prepare and manage the annual financial plan and monitor performance through forecasting and other company reports.
  • Ensure the overall maintenance and security of facilities, grounds, utilities, and equipment.
  • Interact with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and resolve order problems or complaints.
  • Administer company policies and practices and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures, including enforcing and maintaining safety, food safety, and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintain industry, professional, and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications.
  • Work primarily in a production and/or warehouse setting, with time also spent in an office setting.
  • Travel occasionally.

Desired Qualifications

  • Ability to be a strong team player.

About the Company

Menasha

Packaging design, manufacturing, and fulfillment services

Menasha Packaging Company, LLC provides graphic consumer packaging, merchandising solutions, contract packaging and fulfillment services, corrugated packaging, food packaging, and shipping containers across North America. It runs a network of design studios, sales/service centers, manufacturing plants, and fulfillment facilities to design, produce, and deliver packaging that protects, moves, and promotes products. Its differentiated approach comes from its broad, integrated offering—covering design, manufacturing, packaging, and logistics—across a large North American footprint, allowing it to handle end-to-end packaging needs. The company aims to help customers protect, move, and promote their products better than others, offering a one-stop solution for packaging and related services.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Neenah, WI
Founded
1849

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