Operations Manager- Crawfordsville

Job Description:

Under the direction of the Plant Manager and within the framework of company policy, the Operations Manager is accountable for:

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Leadership.  Leading and controlling the use of human resources, capital, equipment, and materials consistent with CSI Values, to produce the highest quality closures, at the lowest cost, maximizing customer satisfaction.
2. Safety.  Managing an aggressive effort for the manufacturing operation to meet all Safety Goals.
3. Results.  Creating action that will result in achieving the CSI Business Plan Manufacturing Goals, and continuously improving PSY/MPI performance (scrap and productivity), driving process improvements, and employing Operational Excellence (OPEX) concepts.
4. Development of other Leaders.  Champion the development of the Production Manager, production Supervisors and Line Leaders, and assess the skill sets necessary to enhance their individual and overall operational performance.
5. Training.  Supporting the development of effective training and development programs for operations personnel, utilizing Operational Excellence principles, TQC, SPC, TPM and JIT.  Implementing and providing this same training, including coaching and counseling to production employees and supervisors to increase their overall effectiveness, involvement, accountability, and their attainment of results.
6. Maintenance.  Driving machine reliability initiatives working closely with Maintenance manager in developing, implementing, and managing an effective maintenance strategy using preventive and predictive concepts resulting in maximum equipment up-time and process control and capability.  Reducing downtime and increasing performance as measured by total R&M costs, MTTR, and MTBF.
7. Quality Systems.  With the Quality Manager, develop, establish, and implement Standardized Work, Process Controls, and an effective Quality System to achieve all customer requirements and highest levels of satisfaction.
8. Teamwork.  Establish and maintain excellent communications with Plant Manager, all other department managers, and all subordinates; work in a team-oriented environment supporting organizational goals and projects.
9. Development.  Personal individual development for potential growth from this position into other positions of increasing levels of responsibility.
10. Financial.  Understand financial objectives; meet or exceed financial performance targets (i.e. OEE, scrap and downtime); participate in forecasting and financial analysis; manage capital projects including writing and completing RFAs.
11. Communicate clearly in English, both verbally and written
12. Wear appropriate required safety gear
13. Attend work regularly and reliably
14. Work flexible hours as scheduled or required for specific role
15. Provide on-shift training relative to specific functions
16. Conformance to company performance rules such as work instructions, working standards, policies, etc.
17. Conformance to behavioral rules, expectations, and company policies.
18. Analyze shift or plant performance data relative to functional specialty and provide the shift leader or Manager with assessments of opportunity.
19. Facilitate employee adherence to requirements of your departmental specialty.
20. Actively supports and participates in plant quality improvement & cost reduction programs.
21. Demonstrate awareness of and compliance with all pertinent safety policies and procedures.
22. Maintain a professional, clean, and organized work environment
23. Participate in work related training programs.
24. Close visual acuity to perform computer tasks, read & develop spreadsheets, read financial data, etc.
25. Able to travel without assistance as required by specific role.
26. Able to participate in meetings and discussions with peer group and management team and interact with employees in multiple locations and settings.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Production Manager, Production Supervisors

Educational and Other Skills Requirements:

• LEADERSHIP: Values consistent with company values, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to motivate others with enthusiasm and drive.  Able to lead the organization through change and harness the involvement and commitment of employees to achieve organizational results.
• DEGREE: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field.
• PRODUCTION EXPERIENCE: Five or more years of experience in production management, with excellent organizational skills and the ability to understand complex production processes.
• OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE: Extensive knowledge and experience of Operational Excellence (OPEX), and able to use statistical process control (SPC), and quality tools to improve processes & quality, cut costs, and increase productivity.
• PLASTICS: Knowledge and experience with process manufacturing, plastics molding, bottling operations; prefer specific closure manufacturing experience.

Additional information:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Closure Systems International, Inc., is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.

About Us:

Closure Systems International Inc (CSI) is a global leader in designing and manufacturing innovative closures for a wide range of applications in consumer and industrial markets. In addition to high quality closures and capping equipment, CSI provides unparalleled customer and technical services for high-speed application systems. Major categories served include carbonated soft drinks, bottled water, juices, isotonics, teas, adult beverages, dairy, foods, pharmaceutical and automotive fluids.

CSI’s cutting-edge closure solutions help customers maximize profits by increasing the marketability of their brands and optimizing their total cost of operations. From reducing the impact of manufacturing operations to an industry-leading suite of sustainable closure profiles, CSI’s sustainability expertise and sustainable product offerings ensure customers stay on top of market trends and consumer demands.

CSI is headquartered in Indianapolis, IN, and produces 50 billion closures annually across its 11 manufacturing sites.