Operations Manager - Schofield, WI

Job Requisition: 0537

Job Posting: Operations Manager

Date Posted: 12/11/2024

Location: Schofield, WI

Reports to: General Manager

Operations Manager – Schofield, WI

American Wood Fibers (AWF), a rapidly growing manufacturer of consumer and industrial products sold to other manufacturers and to pet, agricultural and home heating markets, seeks an Operations/Plant Manager based at its Schofield, WI facility. AWF manufactures at 10 locations spanning the nation, has 400 employees, and generates over $100M in annual sales revenue.

Description: The Operations Manager is responsible for general supervision of all phases of plant operations including production, quality control, raw material acquisition, receiving, shipping and safety.

I. Key Responsibilities include:

· Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operation of the facility.

· Utilize the published shipping schedule to establish appropriate finished goods inventory levels and production schedules to meet the customer’s needs while maintaining the highest manufacturing efficiencies possible.

· Coordinate the hiring and training of all production personnel

· Monitor operation expenses and research ways to reduce costs while maintaining product quality

· Work closely with all personnel to ensure all members of the manufacturing team are aware of safety policies to provide a safe workplace for our employees

· Work closely with the production team to increase productivity and profitability

· Facility/physical plant up-keep and capital improvements

· Coordinate with the Raw Material Sourcing Manager to ensure raw material inventories and incoming material are sufficient to meet the production demand of the plant

· Work with the Maintenance Manager & Maintenance Supervisor to insure shift coverage and coordinate maintenance activities

· Responsible for safety, cleanliness and good housekeeping of entire plant with emphasis on meeting OSHA standards. Conducts or assists in regular safety meetings on a monthly basis or as needed.

II. Operations:

· Responsible for general planning, directing and monitoring of all plant activities including; production, maintenance, transportation and special projects, to achieve the safest and most efficient operations possible within established budget guidelines.

· Strives to achieve balance between production and sales within the plant capabilities and raw material flow.

· Accountable for manufacturing costs, inventory levels, repairs, operating methods and effective use of people-hours, skills, machines, equipment and facilities.

· Coordinates programs as they relate to operations, such as, manufacturing methods and engineering, cost reduction, preventive and regular maintenance, training, and safety.

· Tracking and management of packaging & production supplies; i.e. bags, pallets, stretch wrap, slip sheets, labels, etc.

III. Quality

· Work with Quality Specialist to maintain product quality requirements and analyze in-process and final inspection test data to determine trends and areas of improvement

· Maintains and verifies that all current quality assurance measures are being followed and communicated to production employees, office personnel and customers.

· Assists in the design and implementation of new procedures as needed.

IV. Performance Evaluations

· Completes and presents performance evaluations for shift supervisors.

· May recommend promotions or transfers of personnel.

· Verifies accuracy of time cards for payroll.

· Monitors attendance of subordinates as well as compliance to policies, rules and regulations.

· Recommends and implements disciplinary action as required.

Qualifications:

· 5 years management experience

· Bachelors degree or equivalent experience, preferred

· Demonstrated understanding of the principles and applications associated with manufacturing operations and maintenance

· Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense management with a basic understanding of financial and accounting practices

· Excellent planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production, quality and inventory

· Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare spreadsheets and use Microsoft Office Products (Word, Excel, Power Point and/or Access) to analyze data and trends

· Previous experience/broad understanding of safety systems and enforcement of safety rules and policies

· Demonstrated ability to motivate people, assess and develop employee skills

· Highly motivated, results oriented, driven

For consideration

Due to the nature of our business, American Wood Fibers requires a tobacco and smoke-free environment. We offer a competitive package to include health, dental, vision and life insurance, plus profit bonus, paid time off and matching 401(k). If interested please apply at: https://awf.jotform.com/232075762423050. For more company information, please visit our web site www.awf.com AWF is an EEO employer.

Corporate Office

9740 Patuxent Woods Drive, Ste. 500

Columbia, MD 21046

800-624-9663 / 410-290-8700

Fax 410-290-6660

Other Locations

Jessup, MD / Schofield, WI / Pella, IA / Lebanon, KY / Marysville, CA / Marshall, TX / Circleville, OH / Marion, VA / Jamestown, CA / Laurinburg, NC

Visit us at: www.awf.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Overnight shift
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Management: 5 years (Required)
• expense/budgets: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Schofield, WI 54476 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Schofield, WI 54476: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $80,000 - $90,000