Operations Manager - Flexible Packaging

1. →Responsible to foll Responsible to follow all safety procedures as required by the role, and to nurture a food safety culture by adhering to all Safe Quality Foods requirements.
2. →Maintain and improve our Safety culture by:
   • →Communicating Safety performance metrics and plans
   • →Ensuring workplace organization and cleanliness are at the highest level
   • →Proactive identification and resolution of unsafe or potentially hazardous conditions
3. →Partner with Product Management to set direction for Flexible Packaging business unit over a rolling 3 year timeframe.
4. →Responsible for establishing and achieving financial and performance metrics for the following operations
   • →Plant 3 De Pere
   • →Plant 2 Web-to-Print®
   • →Plant 5 Specialty Finishing
   • →Plant 6 Shawano
   • →Plant 9 Kentucky
   • →Future Flexible Packaging Site(s)
5. →Synchronize plans with Supply Chain, Product Management, Technical, Engineering and Human Resources to meet short and long term customer demand.
6. →Lead employee development and future leader identification in each operation
   • →Determine correct manufacturing management structure to support our people
   • →Partner with Human Resources to support and refine recruitment of new employees.
   • →Ensure each operation has effective onboarding and employee feedback mechanisms.
   • →Create career development pathways for all operations so that our people understand future opportunities
7. →Drive standardization across and within all operations.
8. →Establish and execute manufacturing strategies by analyzing data trends for Safety, Thruput, Productivity, Quality, Waste, Operating Costs and Speed.
9. →Identify inefficiencies in all aspects of each operation and lead changes to resolve.
10. →Determine optimal process flows to minimize all forms of waste.
11. →Assure requirements of all regulatory entities (i.e. OSHA, WDNR, EPA) are being met.
12. →Work with company leadership to develop rolling 3 year strategic plan for Pressure Sensitive Labels including:
    • →Capital, materials and people
    • →Expansion and growth strategies
    • →New product line introductions
    • →New technology commercialization
13. →Develop and execute annual plans for People, Processes and Technology.
14. →Plan capacity for all converting areas in each operation
    • →Understand current capacity, forecasted sales and changes needed to exceed demand
    • →Established mechanisms to direct business to the right technology and operation
    • →React to unplanned demand surges to best serve our customers
15. →Monitor, investigate and manage technology changes that will benefit the business.
16. →Daily behaviors must embody Belmark’s Mission, Purpose and Principles.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Manufacturing Management, Operations Management, or a related field required.
• Seven or more years of manufacturing leadership experience in a supervisor, manager, or equivalent operational leadership role.
• Experience within the Flexible Packaging or converting industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing operations, production equipment, and printing processes.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Proven ability to collaborate with senior leaders, team members, and customers to achieve business objectives.
• Demonstrated success resolving complex problems, managing conflict, and making sound decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead, motivate, influence, and develop high-performing teams.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate data, identify opportunities, and implement effective solutions.
• Experience developing, analyzing, and utilizing performance metrics to drive operational excellence.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications; CAD experience preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical documents, professional publications, production schedules, engineering drawings, and regulatory requirements.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Effective written, verbal, and reading comprehension skills in English.
• Extended Domestic and International travel will be required.
• This is an on-site leadership role requiring a visible presence within the operation and availability outside of standard business hours as needed to support manufacturing operations.

Non-sales job postings are limited to residents in the states of Wisconsin, Arizona & Kentucky only.

Belmark is an Equal Opportunity Employer.