Packaging Manufacturing Operations Manager - Gary, IN

With over $2B in revenue, 80+ manufacturing facilities across 6 continents and over 9,000 employees worldwide, Signode is a leading manufacturer of a broad spectrum of transit packaging consumables, tools, software, and equipment that optimize end-of-line packaging operations and protect products in transit. Signode brings this extensive product portfolio together under hundreds of trusted brands to offer complete transit packaging solutions to its customers.

We produce strap, stretch and protective packaging. We also manufacture packaging tools and equipment used to apply the bulk packaging materials. These commercial packaging products are used to pack, bundle, unitize, protect, and secure goods during warehousing and transit. Our company is a pioneer in the industrial packaging sector with a long history of customer-focused innovations in materials, processes and automation technology that have revolutionized the sector.

Headquartered in Tampa, Florida, we are proud to be the Transit Packaging Division of Crown Holdings, Inc. We are excited to go to market as Signode and to share the portfolio of products, services and capabilities that make us the world’s premier end-of-line packaging company.

Benefits:

Signode offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, which includes health, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off, life insurance, wellness perks, and more. Benefits begin the month following the hire date.

Salary:  $120,000 - $130,000 + 10% AIP

Summary:

The Operations Manager oversees and coordinates the daily operations of the organization. This role plays a crucial part in ensuring the organization's efficiency, productivity, and the achievement of its objectives. The role will be responsible for Leading Production, Continuous Improvement and Safety efforts.

Essential Functions:

• Establish Process Definition & Improvement focuses on operational improvement and cost savings to improve the organization's profitability and efficiency
• Develop strategies and initiatives for operational efficiency
• Monitor, implement and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess and improve operations.
• Promote the behaviors and principles that drive continuous improvement in labor and material optimization.
• Enforce all prescribed safety rules and regulations and take prompt corrective action concerning potential safety hazards
• Assist in operations system development including Business and Quality Processes, Lean Tools, Visual Factory, etc.
• Drive quality control standards to ensure products or services meet the organization's expectations.
• Develop and manage budgets for the organization's operational expenses.
• Control costs and ensure the efficient use of resources.
• Stay informed about changes in regulations and adjust operations accordingly.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with other departments and senior management within the organization.
• Implement process improvements and changes in manufacturing methods
• Offer new ideas to support fulfillment of plant goals and procedures for continuous improvement, retention of customer base, company profitability, and employee job satisfaction
• Sets priorities for the team to ensure task completion | Coordinates work activities with other supervisors
• Responsible for talent management and employee lifecycle activities, from hiring to terminating.
• Responsible for meeting on time delivery and productivity goals
• Implements continuous improvement initiatives using various Lean methodologies and principles

Education:
Must have a Bachelor’s degree; preferably Engineering degree or a business degree with a strong background in manufacturing

Experience:

• 5 – 7 years’ experience in operations with a progressive career within a manufacturing environment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a leadership role.
• Familiar with Lean Manufacturing principals and Operational Excellence preferred
• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification is a plus
• Must have Microsoft Office Suite; Expert level (Excel, Word, Teams) as well as familiarity with PowerBi.
• Preferred Bilingual skillset (English & Spanish) and/or experience working in a multi-culture bilingual environment

Functional Success Drivers: These competencies are what we require for an individual to be successful in this role.

• Analysis skills
• Excellence
• TQM / Re-Engineering
• Organization/Planning
• Process Management
• Goal Setting
• Performance Management

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

To perform this job successfully, the individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the Company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the Company may deem appropriate.

Signode Industrial Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.