Operations Manager

Position Description

Zum Bev seeking an experienced Operations Manager for our beverage co‑manufacturing facility, recently acquired by a leading packaging company. This plant plays a critical role in our strategic expansion into the beverage sector. The Operations Manager will be responsible for delivering company business objectives in Safety, Quality and Productivity using Continuous Improvement principles while effectively engaging their direct reports and leading their cross functional team of hourly personnel within the production operation.

This individual must possess strong interpersonal skills and to do what is necessary, within plant guidelines and procedures, to ensure the shift and overall operation is successful.

• Ability to lead up to 50 employees in their job assignments within any area of the operation and accountability for major plant equipment assets.
• Demonstrated ability to coach/teach/mentor, provide feedback/constructive criticism and performance manage personnel.
• Sustain a clean and safe working environment and maintain compliance with established company and customer policies and procedures.
• Champion company safety and quality culture, as well as active participation and contribution to Continuous Improvement programs and initiatives.
• Ability to communicate job expectations and ensure accountability to established standards/processes/practices/procedures.
• Achieve production plan and production targets by effectively scheduling and assigning personnel, and resolving safety, quality, productivity, maintenance, and personnel issues as they arise.
• Understand, communicate, and execute production priorities. Ensure accurate results and information is reported on shift production summaries.
• Demonstrated experience automating equipment and processes.
• Complete all necessary personnel documentation and reports (including time & attendance) and conduct effective performance reviews.

• Minimum 5 years total manufacturing experience (minimum 3 years manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities)
• Experience with 6S/Continuous Improvement (Lean)
• Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Operations Management, Technical) or higher preferred
• Demonstrated hands‑on experience with machinery/automation and computer‑based software (financial reporting, attendance tracking, inventory control and Microsoft Office, specifically Word, Excel)
• Self‑motivated, works with a sense of urgency and purpose, able to multi‑task and function independently, well‑organized and detail oriented
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally & written, with all levels of employees
• Experience in process improvement programs preferred
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks, adapt to change and support/lead manufacturing projects
• Printing/Packaging experience
• United States (Required)

Zum Bev provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.