Operations Manager - Flexible Packaging Industry

As an Operations Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing plant operations and driving organizational performance. In this role, you will:

• Lead and coordinate Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality & Food Safety, and Warehouse operations.
• Ensure production plans are executed efficiently while meeting quality, safety, and cost objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction, productivity enhancement, and operational efficiency.
• Monitor and improve key operational KPIs, including production output, manufacturing costs, scrap reduction, and service levels.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, TPM, process standardization, and operational discipline across the plant.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 22000, GMP, and company safety standards.
• Support inventory optimization and warehouse management to ensure uninterrupted operations.
• Lead and develop multidisciplinary management teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Act as the primary operational authority within the plant and support strategic business initiatives alongside senior leadership.

As an Operations Manager, you will play a key role in overseeing plant operations and driving organizational performance. The succesfull candidate will:

• Bring at least 5 years of experience as an Operations Manager, Plant Manager, Manufacturing Manager, or similar leadership role within industrial operations.
• Demonstrate proven experience managing Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, and/or Warehouse functions.
• Possess a strong track record of reducing waste, scrap, rework, and manufacturing costs while improving productivity.
• Apply deep knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, TPM, continuous improvement methodologies, and process optimization.
• Demonstrate strong leadership, decision-making, and problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced manufacturing environments.
• Have experience managing operational KPIs, production efficiency, and plant performance metrics.
• Possess knowledge of quality and food safety management systems, including ISO 9001, ISO 22000, and GMP standards.
• Be comfortable leading multidisciplinary teams and aligning departments toward common business objectives.
• Hold a Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Our client is a sizeable player in the Flexible Packaging Industry.

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