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Operations Manager

Guided Search Partners
Fort Smith, AR Full Time
POSTED ON 5/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/12/2026

Guided Search Partners is an Executive Search firm that is built on the principles of Trust, Transparency, Specialization, and True Long-term Relationships. Our goal is to provide the best experience for both our clients and candidates. We specialize in delivering the upper echelon of candidates in the markets that we serve.


Opportunity Description


Our client is a global packaging manufacturing company with a strong hold on their space. They are vertically integrated and have one of the industries best succession planning structures.


We are looking for an Operations Manager who can drive leadership on the floor and groom the Department Managers. Successful experience in this role will lead to a Plant Management opportunity. Managers are usually promoted within 12-18 months and the growth doesn't have to stop after that.


Qualifications


  • BS degree preferred
  • World Class manufacturing experience require
  • High level of Lean and driving continuous improvement
  • Data analytics, Statical Data Analysis, decision making based on KPIs and metrics
  • Operational leadership
  • P&L experience is a plus - financial acumen required
  • Culture driver, visible and approachable leader


Please apply directly If this is an opportunity you’d like to explore further. If you or someone you know is looking for other opportunities in the plastics industry, please email us directly at derculiani@guidedsearchpartners.com to get connected with an expert in the space!

Salary : $140,000 - $145,000

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