Job Title: Converting Operation Manager (Paper)

Environment: Manufacturing

Job Location: Anderson South Carolina

Relocation Assistance: Yes

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $140K to $200K base salary plus 15% target annual bonus and our 5% quarterly incentive plan

Job Description / Justification:

We are looking for Operations Manager to manage and support daily operations of the Converting department for our state-of-the-art Consumer Tissue Products manufacturing facility located in Anderson, SC. This position will be responsible for managing the operations in line with business goals by ensuring the efficient and safe operation of equipment and systems that meet safety cost, quality, consumer, and customer requirements. The Operations Manager is the primary leader and responsible for all converting production activities. Leads operations team, ensures safety, quality and on-time delivery. Implement world class manufacturing systems and tools based on TPM and other Continuous improvement methodologies.

*******The whole need for this role is to get someone to help turnaround our converting department, so expertise in this area is critical. They will be managing upwards of 500 people. Recent converting with paper is a must. *******

Responsibilities Include:

• Responsible for setting the converting department safety vision and expectations. Instills and exemplifies an overall safety mindset for all team members.
• Responsible to implement world class manufacturing systems and tools mainly based on TPM and other CI methodologies.
• Ensuring production and delivery of the highest quality products at the lowest costs, consistent with customer requirements, company plans and profit objectives.
• Follows, Implements, and ensures the manufacturing excellence and compliance model.
• Responsible for the converting department staffing, operational efficiency, maintenance, and cost control measures, including best practices in recruiting, training and retaining of staff members.
• Developing innovative policies, methods and procedures that add value for the facility.
• Maximizes the use of existing operational software (SAP) by implementing processes and management methods to generate higher ROI and workflow optimization.
• Analyzes, and communicates operational metrics to quantify plant performance.
• Evaluate general and specific business conditions as they relate to operational issues and keeps Senior Management team fully advised on these matters.
• Nurture the collaborative environment by promoting transparency and communicating positively and effectively.
• Lead and manage direct reports including coaching, performance feedback and incentives.
• Ensures training, employee development, and work systems enable all employees to maximize their contribution to business success and contribute to productivity efforts.

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred but will consider equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 10 years experience in a high-speed manufacturing environment including knowledge of converting production processes. Tissue Paper Converting experience and technology knowledge is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years production management experience, including extensive people management responsibilities.
• Proven Experience in a TPM and Continuous Improvement environment.
• Proven experience and ability to lead and develop high performance work teams.

 

Posted On: Saturday, September 7, 2024
Compensation: $140K to $200K