Operations Manager

Summary: We are working with a company that is expanding their operations and starting a new Color Concentrate and Masterbatch business in Northeast Indiana. You will be a key part of their team, and will manage all operational aspects of this business. This custom manufacturer is looking for someone with supervision or management experience manufacturing custom color concentrate and masterbatch formulations.

OPERATIONS MANAGER DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The primary function of the Operations Manager is to manage all operational aspects of the color concentrate and masterbatch operation, which will start as a 1st shift operation.
• Ensure efficient scheduling so that customer needs are met.
• The Operations Manager will manage, train, and review Supervisors, QC, Maintenance, shipping/receiving and warehouse.
• The Operations Manager will ensure direct labor is at appropriate level and well-trained.
• Manage the housekeeping such that the plant is clean, safe, and well-maintained.
• Manage & participate in continuous improvement initiatives.

OPERATIONS MANAGER REQUIREMENTS

• The Operations Manager must have a minimum of 5 years of management experience in manufacturing and preferably extrusion.
• A background in Color Concentrates and Masterbatch manufacturing.
• The Operations Manager must have excellent people skills, a "leader's" personality, and the ability to have a team rally behind them to meet the output and growth goals of the company.
• Experience with continuous improvement initiatives.