Operations Manager

Overview

Operations Manager role at Anchor Glass Container Corporation.

Anchor Glass Container Corporation, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with six production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many iconic consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. Anchor Glass Container Corporation aims to exceed customer expectations through attention to detail and a focus on creating, customizing, shipping, and collaborating with the customer’s best interests in mind.

With over 2,000 US-based team members, Anchor Glass has the size and scale to service all glass packaging needs.

Oversees 24/7 operations of plant production. Ensures all required quality and regulatory standards are met. Assists in developing processes to maximize safety, quality, productivity and stewardship. Assists in developing major goals to support broad functional objectives. Works in and promotes an environment that emphasizes the following principles:

• Critical strategic objectives are associated with breakthrough and/or disruptive market opportunities.
• A dedicated organization model, based on entrepreneurial spirit and an autonomous approach.
• A strong sense of urgency; driven by the vital importance of "Just in Time."
• Teams are empowered with a high level of autonomy within this framework.

• Foster a team environment of strong communication, collaboration, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
• Provide leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training, and development to accomplish company goals and objectives.
• Foster a culture that includes an open, high-trust, learning environment.
• Drive overall plant operations which may include finance, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, materials, quality assurance/control, human resources, and information systems.
• Assist in developing a culture of high trust, clear metrics, leading indicators, ownership, and accountability.
• Assist with aligning objectives within each function to achieve the business strategic goals, including safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and people development.
• Observe 24/7 daily operations to ensure facility performance is aligned to and achieves business objectives in safety, quality, productivity, and people development.
• Coordinate plant activities with the General Manager and department managers to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished and instill a culture of accountability.
• Understand and ensure all regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Ensure technical objectives are met and any roadblocks or issues are quickly resolved.
• This role will lead between 20-30 employees (Salary), strategic partners, and suppliers.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Manufacturing, or equivalent.
• Manufacturing experience of 7+ years with 5 years in operations leadership.
• Experience in change management, process improvement and optimization.
• Ability to lead in a way that builds trust with a passion to grow and develop self and others.
• Ability to effectively communicate at all levels—from shop floor to executive leadership.
• Willing to be accessible 24/7 and during holidays to support the facility as needed.
• Leadership attributes: high drive, willingness to challenge the status quo, accountability, adaptability in dynamic conditions, and ability to build a strong, trustworthy team.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing

• Packaging and Containers Manufacturing