Senior Manager, Operations at Menasha Packaging in Lakeville, Minnesota

Job Description:

Essential Job Functions
The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.

• Establishes operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability


• Accountable for assigned site's key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met


• Proactively monitors site capacity and collaborates with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands


• Conducts equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; works with Finance to prepare capital expenditure plan and is accountable for payback expectations


• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence


• Prepares and manages the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports


• Ensures the overall maintenance and security of facilities, grounds, utilities and equipment


• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the Operations function, working closely with direct reports


• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints


• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required


• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site


• Knowledge of the 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 the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components


• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes


• Ability to lead people and get results through others


• Ability to think ahead and plan over a specific time span


• Ability to establish high performance teams and a strong team player

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting


• Frequent walking and standing required


• Occasional travel required


• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.

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