Operations Manager

Strapping Operations Manager, EAM-Mosca Corp
EAM-Mosca Corp., Hazle Township PA, a dynamic market leader in the area of end-of-line automated packaging machinery and consumable strapping solutions. We are seeking a driven and experienced Operations Manager.

EAM-Mosca is privately held and retains a unique, focused, entrepreneurial culture. EAM-Mosca also enjoys a blue-chip client base of highly successful North and South American manufacturing companies and has a portfolio of products applicable to a variety of end-use markets. The key to the ongoing success of the business is a system-based product portfolio featuring standard as well as custom engineered packaging machinery solutions and a superior consumable packaging product, complimented by quality technical service and readily available aftersales parts support

Roles and Responsibilities

• Working through shift supervision, manage all aspects of the strap production operation:
  • Safety
  • Quality
  • Product Quality
  • Waste Reduction
  • Manning
  • Training
  • Process
  • Production scheduling
  • Inventory management
  • Packaging material purchasing and availability
  • Resin availability and proper use by line and product specification as applicable
• Participates in the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Operational Objectives
• Develop production processes to maintain the highest level of outgoing strapping quality
• Maintain an up-to-date production schedule to optimize line productivity while meeting or exceeding customer delivery requirements and company inventory objectives
• Build a strong production team with a common understanding of business objectives and ensure accountability for meeting performance goals
• Promote development of performance culture as well as use of standard work to ensure and augment quality, cost and delivery metrics. 
• Review and approve all hourly production rate increases/adjustments

Education

• 4 year college degree, preferred
• Operations Management or Technical major preferred
  • B.S. in engineering desirable
  • Education in polymer science or plastics technology ideal

Work Experience

Requirements

• Strong supervisory, leadership and team building skills; demonstrated success in leading operations supervisors
• Excellent communication skills.  Ability to communicate clearly across the organization. 
• Progressive responsibility in operations management in a Manufacturing facility,  plastics processing facility, preferred
• Proven track record developing front line leadership and team culture as well as improvement in KPIs (safety, quality, delivery, cost)
• Curiosity which drives understanding for development of  both product and process
• Demonstrated commitment to promoting employee health and safety
• Purchasing, inventory management, vendor management
• Preventive maintenance to maintain process uptime
• Familiarity with ISO and quality processes, especially process documentation and control
• Willing/able to be accountable for product quality in demanding customer applications
• Even tempered, calm leadership style in stressful situations
• Hands-on manager, strong plant floor presence
• Around the clock commitment
• Servant Leadership Approach
• Bilingual – English/Spanish

 

• Preferences
• Experience implementing or maintaining a ISO-9001 certified quality management system
• Customer-first mentality with experience supporting products in the field
• Multi-location/multi-country business background
• High activity level with a calm demeanor
• Data driven – experience with operational metrics and continuous improvement including lean, 6s, process capability analysis and implementing operational excellence programs. 
• Good understanding of cost systems and performance metrics as applied to operations management