About This Role
Directing the thermoforming and extrusion operations is the core of this management position. The role offers the autonomy to lead, resources to innovate, and the support of a company that values continuous improvement at every level.
Responsibilities
- Lead with Safety First – Ensure plant safety policies and regulatory compliance are consistently followed; drive root cause analysis and sustain corrective actions
- Drive Production Excellence – Manage daily production and process functions by following established schedules to maximize utilization of equipment and associates
- Champion Quality – Monitor production activities with a focus on quality standards, ensuring products meet customer specifications and preventing customer complaints
- Spearhead Continuous Improvement – Lead improvement initiatives in safety, quality, waste reduction, and cost savings using lean manufacturing principles and methodologies
- Develop Your Team – Provide leadership to department leads and associates through coaching, mentoring, feedback, and professional development opportunities
- Optimize Processes – Improve existing procedures and standards or develop new ones to maximize production and quality while minimizing waste
- Drive Accountability – Address performance issues in a timely manner and hold teams accountable for safety, quality, and productivity metrics
- Collaborate Cross-Functionally – Partner with internal departments to achieve customer satisfaction and coordinate improvement initiatives
- Leverage Data – Analyze production data, identify inefficiencies, and develop data-driven solutions to complex operational challenges
- Lead Change – Guide the department through improvement initiatives including tests, trials, and implementation while ensuring successful adoption
Requirements
- Operational/manufacturing experience
- Managerial/supervisory experience
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Process Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent experience
- Prior experience in process optimization, operations management, or business management with demonstrated results
- Proven leadership and team management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Kaizen, and continuous improvement methodologies
- Experience managing daily production operations, scheduling, and resource optimization
- Solid understanding of industrial safety standards and regulatory compliance
- Strong project management skills with the ability to lead initiatives from concept to implementation
- Advanced data analysis and performance measurement capabilities
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
