Operations Manager

Location:
Pine Bluff, AR, US, 71602

Job Title

Operations Manager

Division or Business Unit

Paper & Board

Department or Function

Operations

Country of Job Location

Pine Bluff, AR - USA

Job Description

The Operations Manager will be responsible for managing all aspects of production, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards, optimizing processes for efficiency, and leading a team of skilled personnel. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing, proven leadership abilities, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe, clean and efficient work environment
• Ensure that all practices and procedures for safety, Quality, Shipping and Production are properly implemented and followed.
• Assume department cost responsibility
• Develop operations budget
• Manage cost to deliver the budget
• Deliver against ongoing Cost savings efforts and challenges
• Complete monthly operations metrics to ensure the facility is running at peak performance and to achieve operational excellence
• Development of personnel for succession planning, ensure team has required skills to deliver against business needs.

Qualification Profile

• Education

• Experience

• Skills

Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Technical, or Business Administration degree preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• 5+ years of experience in a management role

Skills

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, safety regulations, and quality standards.
• Proven leadership abilities, with a track record of effectively managing teams and driving performance.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven decisions.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and levels of the organization.
• Experience with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Knowledge of relevant software applications, such as ERP systems and production planning tools.
• Certification in safety or quality management (e.g., Six Sigma, ISO 9001) is a plus.

Application to

• Name, Title
• Email

• Phone

• Tashayla Collins, Talent Acquisition Specialist

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Nearest Major Market: Little Rock

Nearest Secondary Market: Pine Bluff