Manager II Operations MI

This role oversees overall operations to improve productivity, efficiency, and profitability. The position ensures the production of safe, cost-effective products that meet or exceed customer expectations and requirements. Responsibilities include leadership of safety, quality, production, maintenance, and logistics functions; optimization of facility assets; and supervision of all phases of plant operations.

• Operations
• Lead manufacturing operations to meet customer demand through effective resource utilization, capacity planning, asset management, and production scheduling
• Develop and execute short- and long-term operational plans aligned with business objectives and performance goals
• Drive operational performance by achieving targets for throughput, on-time delivery, inventory, cost, quality, and order accuracy through continuous improvement
• Develop and manage operating and capital budgets while optimizing production processes, material flow, and manufacturing efficiency
• Champion best practices and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and operational performance
• Safety & Environmental
• Promote a strong safety culture by ensuring compliance with safety policies, regulatory requirements, and corporate safety initiatives
• Conduct routine safety observations, workplace inspections, and incident reviews to identify root causes and implement corrective actions
• Coach and develop leaders to reinforce safe work practices and accountability across operations
• Quality
• Ensure customer service, product quality, equipment performance, and operational standards are consistently achieved
• Maintain compliance with quality processes, procedures, and documentation requirements
• Educate and engage employees on quality expectations and continuous quality improvement
• Leadership
• Lead, coach, and develop leaders and employees by setting expectations, providing performance feedback, conducting reviews, and supporting professional growth
• Foster collaboration, open communication, accountability, and alignment around shared business objectives
• Provide ongoing guidance and direction to build a high-performing, engaged workforce

Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor's degree in related field required. May consider equivalent work experience in lieu of degree
• 5+ years of progressive experience in manufacturing, distribution or related field
• 3+ years of leadership experience managing supervisors and production teams
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) in manufacturing and operational areas, including eye and hearing protection, hard hat, and steel-toed footwear
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, dust, odors, temperature variations, and industrial conditions
• Frequent bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling as required by the role
• Extended periods of standing, walking, and working on concrete or uneven surfaces
• Climbing stairs, ladders, platforms, or elevated work areas as required by the role

We prioritize an exceptional workplace experience, offering a comprehensive total reward package.

Compensation ranges are estimates based on market data. Actual offers account for internal equity and the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, and experience.

• Benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and more, generally begin after 30 days.
• Our paid time off includes vacation days, personal days, and company holidays.

Clearwater Paper will not offer sponsorship for employment-based visa status (including, but not limited to, H-1B visa status and other employment-based nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis and must not require Clearwater Paper's sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States.

This role will be open for a minimum of 2 weeks or at the point a successful candidate is selected.