Operations Manager

kp is a globally recognised leader in the packaging and specialty film industry, renowned for its unwavering commitment to sustainability and innovation. We incorporate sustainability into everything we do by investing in better—creating innovative products that enhance product protection, shelf life, and contribute to reducing the overall carbon footprint. Our dedication to driving positive change in the packaging industry with a focus on quality and sustainability has earned us a reputation as a trusted partner for businesses worldwide.

About the role

This position leads all manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and profitable production while meeting quality, customer, and business objectives. The role oversees production, maintenance, warehousing, workforce development, and continuous improvement initiatives within a high-volume plastics manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily plant operations to achieve production, quality, safety, and cost targets.
• Monitor and drive performance through KPIs, production reviews, and operational scorecards.
• Ensure compliance with all safety policies and foster a strong safety culture.
• Oversee production planning, staffing, inventory, and resource utilization to maximize efficiency.
• Manage plant budgets, labor costs, productivity, yields, scrap, rework, and overall operational performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence programs.
• Partner with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to resolve issues and improve service levels.
• Oversee maintenance activities to ensure equipment reliability and operational effectiveness.
• Develop, coach, and lead supervisors and production teams while promoting employee engagement and accountability.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to multiple supervisors and a workforce of approximately 250–300 employees.
• Manage hiring, training, performance management, employee development, and workforce planning.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, employment regulations, and operational standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field.
• 5–10 years of progressive manufacturing leadership experience.
• Strong background in plastics manufacturing, including extrusion, slitting, and calendering operations.
• Experience managing large production teams and driving operational improvements.
• Demonstrated success in safety, quality, productivity, and cost management.

Skills

• Manufacturing Operations Leadership
• Continuous Improvement
• Safety Management
• Budgeting & Cost Control
• Team Development
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• KPI & Performance Management
• Customer Focus
• Strong Communication Skills

Work Environment

This position operates within a manufacturing facility and requires regular plant-floor presence, including exposure to industrial equipment, moderate noise levels, and varying production conditions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions of the role.