Manufacturing Operations Manager

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Promote safety awareness, monitor safety programs and trends and ensure adherence to safety and procedure
• Translate corporate manufacturing strategy into actionable plant-level initiatives
• Represent manufacturing at Business Unit meetings
• Develop and lead projects that support continuous improvement
• Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across facility
• Own consolidated manufacturing performance metrics (Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery & People)
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs): Utilize advanced data analytics and KPIs to monitor plant performance, lead corrective actions to address underperforming areas.
• Oversee operating budgets, capital planning, and cost control initiatives
• Ensure manufacturing capabilities meet or exceed all customer requirements for cost, quality, and responsiveness
• Continuous Improvement Leadership: Champion Lean manufacturing initiatives (e.g., 6S, Kaizen, LSW, PDCAs, Gemba, VSM, SMED, Process Capability, etc.) to identify inefficiencies, reduce waste, streamline production and other related workflow process processes.
• Accountable/ Responsible for major process improvement, automation, and modernization initiatives
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a key liaison between manufacturing, engineering, sales, supply chain, technical (R&D), and procurement to synchronize planning and resolve operational issues.
• Aid in developing short- and long-term strategies to improve productivity
• Work closely with production for daily and weekly scheduling to increase utilization and optimize plant performance
• Promote team development by building a high-performance culture
• Hire, coach, and mentor staff to build organizational capability, ensuring all employees understand and adhere to Lean processes and safety protocols and enhance employee engagement.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably Engineering
• Minimum 7 years of experience in plant leadership, Plant Manager role preferred
• VARY BY PLANT: Vinyl, compounding, or extrusion experience preferred
• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen
• Ability to lead change in complex manufacturing environments
• Executive-level communication and stakeholder management skills
• Must be able to evaluate complex situations, balancing production efficiencies with available equipment and assets
• Strong proficiency in Lean manufacturing tools and Six Sigma methodologies
• Demonstrated experience leading LEAN initiatives such as LSW, SMED, Kaizen, Rapid PDCA, VSM, Continuous Improvement, required
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex data into actionable operational strategies
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Outlook, PowerPoint, and Excel, and knowledge in or ability to quickly learn other computer applications
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, and productivity processes
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills

Physical Requirements

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone