Operations Manager - Sheridan, AR

Company: Advantage xPO
Location: Sheridan
Posted on: January 15, 2022

Job Description:

Signode is a leading transit-packaging provider, offering safe and effective products and solutions to our customers globally.

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 7,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of line packaging operations and protect products in transit. - Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

We are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world's premier end-of-line packaging company.

Please read the job description below and if you are interested, please apply on Signode's website, click here.

Operations Manager
Signode Industrial Group is looking for a Operations Manager who is a true leader that can drive a strong, positive culture throughout the manufacturing operations. - This position will have primary responsibility for the manufacturing of the Angleboard brand located at our Sheridan, AR facility. - This position requires a strong operational and analytical mind to constantly seek out improvements in cost containment, standardized processes, performance metrics and inventory levels. - The Operations Manager is responsible for leading the strategy and execution related to customer fulfillment, budget, resource utilization, quality, delivery and talent management, as well as fostering a strong safety culture. This individual will be responsible for directing the multi-brand manufacturing functions at a single location with 75+ associates. - The Operations Manager will have direct reports, high visibility plant management, full P&L managing the manufacturing operations plus some customer / sales interaction.

Responsibilities:
Solid understanding of production outputs, budget spending, labor efficiency material efficiency, engineering effectiveness and effective personnel utilization
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills to interact with other business units, employees, and outside vendors
Drive quality in all we do to ensure customer satisfaction and prevent repeat issues
Proven project management, time management and leadership skills as well as problem solving and decision making skills
Responsible for meeting on time delivery and productivity goals
Perform administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the manufacturing operations, including provision for the selection and employee counseling and motivation, meeting organization goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring the work performed within the operations.
Direct and develop the documentation and documents to support the facility, equipment, and operations of the facility
Develop and manage the Capital Expenditure and Operating Expenditure Plan
Participate in developing and executing strategic initiatives within Operations
Ensure the objectives of the company are being met directly through the supervision of the plant's management staff
Define and recommend goals and objectives in each area of the operation
Develop specific short-term and long-term plans and programs, together with supporting budget and manpower requirements
Develop and implement cost control measures, cost estimates, manpower and equipment forecasts and annual departmental operating budgets
Responsible for all aspects of Environmental Health & Safety compliance
Identify, develop, and challenge top talent to ensure long-term success of the organization
Support the success of other Signode locations through cross-functional projects, teams, and the sharing of resources
Experience:
Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, or Engineering. Masters preferred.
5+ plus years Operations Management experience with at least 2 years of Plant Management experience with P&L responsibilities
Lean experience, budget, operations setup and management
Successful experience with managing and developing talent and building a strong team to improve organizational capability
Signode Industrial Group is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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About Advantage xPO

Advantage xPO is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage xPO is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment.
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