Operations Manager-3rd shift

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs all activities on the production floor. Schedules and coordinates labor according to production needs. Ensures efficient and timely completion of scheduled production while driving process improvements and best practices. Ensures all employees comply with Quality and Safety Standards.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

· Ensures Production Supervisors properly assign Team Leaders to production lines and understand their responsibilities.

· Ensure Line leaders are operating production lines in accordance with line design while operating at maximum efficiency.

· Ensures all paperwork has been submitted to the Production Supervisors for processing at the end of the day and checks for accuracy.

· Understands and ensures all company policies and procedures are enforced.

· Support the Quality Technicians regarding product deficiencies.

· Work with peers (Warehouse, Logistics, and Maintenance) to better line efficiencies and circumvent possible outages.

· Inspect production area for unsafe practices and concerns.

· Enforce all security policies and procedures.

· Report all accidents and incidents immediately.

· Know production goals and production numbers at all times

· Review shift production needs, and goals and ensure production readiness before each shift.

· Communicate to the Plant Manager any problems and progress towards the production goals.

· Ensure all maintenance procedures are followed.

· Enforce all paperwork requirements.

· Ensure that the reward and progressive discipline policies are used.

· Ensure cleanliness of the production area and maintain proper GMP.

· Manage and secure all production equipment. Report any defects or needs.

· Perform production costing calculations.

· Knowledge of all product brand codes and quality specifications for those brand codes.

· Discuss production scheduling opportunities with Logistics to drive efficiency.

· Identify areas for process improvement and best practices.

· Complies with safety rules and ensures compliance with OSHA standards, and state and local regulations including FDA standards.

· Be an advocate for safe work habits, and a safe work environment by establishing, following, and enforcing company standards, GMPs, PPE requirements, and procedures.

· Strong technical experience with the ability to quickly learn new programs and applications to support operations.

· Ability to communicate effectively with customers, peers, management, team members, and other departments.

· Responsible for cross-communication between shifts.

· Performs required administrative tasks; prepares required reports and correspondence.

· Maintains a working knowledge of all operating systems pertaining to the work area.

· Carries out management responsibilities per the organization's policies and applicable laws.

· Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

· Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE & EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

· High School Diploma or GED required

· 10 years of manufacturing experience

· Lean manufacturing experience preferred

· 5 years of management experience

· Computer skills including ERP and Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PP, Outlook)

· Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, and motivational skills

· Strong math skills

· Adhere to company safety standards

· Able to develop, coach, train, and counsel others.

· Ability to influence/collaborate cross-functionally and communicate clearly with managers, supervisors, and other team members.

· Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills

· Priority Management skills

· Able to work in a team environment and take/give direction.

· Able to work calmly and effectively under pressure.

· Must have a basic knowledge of lean manufacturing.

· Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, time-restricted environment.

· General Professional Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English (bilingual a plus)

· Adhere to company safety standards.

· Attentive to detail, organized, and passionate!

· Takes pride in doing good work, and has a positive attitude.

· Ability to multitask and prioritize workload.

COMPETENCIES:

· Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethics; Upholds organizational values.

· Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

· Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

· Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

· Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.

· Follows policies and procedures; Completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; Supports organization's goals and values; Benefits organization through outside activities; Supports affirmative action and respects diversity.

· Solid understanding of foundational safety programs in a manufacturing and warehousing environment. Observe safety and security procedures; Determine appropriate action beyond guidelines; Report potentially unsafe conditions; Use equipment and materials properly.

· Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.

· Identifies and resolves problems promptly; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to: stand; walk; sit; use hands finger dexterity, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift, push, or move items up to 50 pounds. Use visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and use a keyboard. Frequently work near moving mechanical parts. Occasionally work in high, precarious places. Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals. Occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and loud noises. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

This position requires work in both an office setting and a warehouse setting. Work occasionally requires “after-hours” communication or extended work hours, including weekend or evening work. Working conditions in the warehouse setting may or may not be environmentally controlled resulting in hot or cold temperatures.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or physical requirements. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Summit Packaging Solutions LLC is an equal opportunity employer. Summit expressly prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal opportunity employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Shippensburg, PA 17257 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $85,000