Operations Manager - Corrugation Plant

Description:

Core responsibilities:

- Production management: Develop and implement production schedules, monitor output, and ensure deadlines are met. This includes managing raw materials and finished goods inventory.

- Quality assurance: Establish and maintain quality standards for corrugated products, conduct quality checks, and implement improvement initiatives to ensure compliance with customer specifications and company requirements.

- Team leadership: Lead, train, and supervise production staff and management to maintain productivity, discipline, and performance.

- Operational efficiency: Monitor machine performance, reduce downtime through preventive maintenance, and implement cost-saving initiatives and continuous improvement processes like Lean manufacturing or 5S.

- Safety and compliance: Ensure adherence to all safety standards, best practices, and statutory regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

- Cross-functional coordination: Collaborate with other departments like procurement, sales, and logistics to ensure a smooth workflow from start to finish.

- Performance reporting: Prepare and analyze reports on production performance, quality, equipment maintenance, and other operational metrics to drive improvement.

Key skills and qualifications:

- Experience in plant or operations management, preferably in the corrugated packaging industry.

- Strong leadership and people management skills.

- Expertise in production planning, scheduling, and inventory control.

- Knowledge of quality control, safety, and continuous improvement methodologies.

- Ability to analyze data and reports to make informed decisions.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to work with various teams.