Operations Manager

Operations Manager

Job Summary:

Oversees 24/7 operations of plant production, ensures all required quality and regulatory standards are met, assists in developing processes for maximizing safety, quality, productivity and stewardship, and supports broad functional objectives.

Core principles:

• Critical strategic objectives are associated with breakthrough and/or disruptive market opportunities.
• A dedicated organization model, based on entrepreneurial spirit and 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 the 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.
• Align objectives within each function to achieve 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 departmental managers to ensure manufacturing objectives are accomplished and contribute to overall success.
• Understand and ensure all regulatory compliance standards are met.
• Ensure technical objectives are met and resolve any roadblocks or issues quickly.
• Lead between 20-30 employees, strategic partners, and suppliers.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing 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.
• Willingness to be accessible 24/7 and holidays to support the facility as needed.

$128,000 - $159,000 - based on experience

Anchor Glass is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Anchor Glass Container LLC, headquartered in Tampa, Florida, is a leading North American manufacturer of premium glass containers with five strategically located production facilities throughout the US. Founded in 1983, Anchor serves many iconic and recognizable consumer packaging brands in the beer, beverage, spirits and food industries. Anchor Glass Container LLC strives to exceed customer expectations through unrelenting attention to detail.