Operations Leader

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Job Title: Operations Lead

FLSA Status: Exempt

Reports to: Plant Manager

The primary responsibility includes managing all day-to-day plant operations, leading a team across all production areas, and improving efficiency, cost, quality, and safety objectives.

• Supervise plant operations including production, warehouse, machining, processing, and assembly.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate departmental activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver products on time.
• Manage staff, prepare work schedules, and assign duties in production.
• Establish and implement departmental policies, goals, and objectives such as GMP and SQF safety procedures.
• Maintain communication and coaching with employees daily to ensure clarity of goals and direction.
• Train direct reports on operating procedures, quality standards, environmental, health, and safety procedures, and company policies.
• Respond to emergency departmental requests and troubleshoot issues to determine cause and solution.
• Participate in all shifts as required to maintain streamlined operations.
• Collaborate with other departments on projects as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Familiarity with shop environment and ability to apply fundamental troubleshooting skills to technical problems.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse personnel and handle stressful situations professionally.
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a fast‑paced environment with changing priorities.
• Computer proficiency—including ERP systems and Microsoft Office—to track administrative tasks such as report writing, work order analysis, and product estimates.
• Excellent communication skills, both group and one‑on‑one.
• Strong decision‑making skills to improve workflow.
• Minimum 2 years of leading a team in a manufacturing environment; experience in the plastic industry or similar is highly preferred.

• Work in office and warehouse environments.
• Operate a computer, telephone, and other office equipment for extended periods.
• Stand and walk for prolonged periods on the shop floor.
• Lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Perform repetitive motions such as reaching and grasping.
• Work in a warehouse with temperature variations.

• Medical (HMO), dental, and vision insurance premium coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer contribution of 3%–4%.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• 8 paid holidays per year.
• Basic life insurance (25 k policy).

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Packaging & Containers