Operations Manager

Organizes the plant in such a way that a maximum efficiency under safe working conditions is realized retaining quality and production standardsPrimary Duties Visit the work area frequently to ensure compliance, and discusses safety issues with team. Explains to team that safety excellence is expected and is a requirement of employment. Encourages the team to report incidents, near-misses and unsafe conditions. SKNA employees regardless of level, position or tenure are responsible for upholding the safety standards regulations and policies.Carries out periodic reviews on what works and doesn't work within the function & process and define solutionsConducts a Performance Development Reviews (PDR) with each employee of the plant's production (Management) function on an annual basis, and with the team as a whole, in order to address any issues inhibiting performance, either on an individual level or on the part of the production (Management) team as a wholeReviews, on a regular basis with other members of the Plant's Management Team, the processes in the production (Management) function to ensure that they are delivering what is required in an effective mannerKeeps up to date on new development and foster learning & development among the teamAdvises, in the first instance, the General Managers at the earliest opportunity of any concerns he / she may have regarding the Performance of the department and / or its processesOversees that cross training takes place among the teamDefine KPIs for all direct reports (which are cascaded down to the individual team members) and ensure timely follow up and delivery with monthly reports to General ManagerParticipates as a member of the Plant's Management team in formulating its business strategies, plans and budgets and monitoring its (subsequent) performance so as to ensure that the goals are achievedResponsible for increasing the productivity of employees and machines by reducing down time and by improving efficiencyDevelop and execute operational plans including performance targets and budgetsLead the development and execution of processes and plans to meet all required Safety, Quality, Delivery and cost targets. Set standards of performance for and personnelPromote and deploy the use of continuous improvement techniques and practices (lean mfg., 5S, factory physics, etc.). Assure internal metrics (Top 10) and improvement efforts support company goals and objectivesDevelops respective Programs aimed at the improvement of the quality level of the products and services in order to maximize customer satisfactionCoach, empower, motivate and manage team of managers and individual contributors, including making hiring and termination decisions, performance evaluations, etc.Initiate Training Programs for all levels of production employees in accordance with the short term and long term strategy of the plant (attitude, skills, know-how) with special attention to Health & Safety ProgramsStimulates, motivates and educates the plant employees, to create good working conditions, working relations and communicationPrepares, advises and implements machinery investments, layouts and other means that will increase capacity and will decrease costManages the routine (daily, weekly, monthly etc.) processing activities typically associated with the function of an Operations Manager in compliance with the Standards set by the GroupEnsures that his / her direct reports have the knowledge and skills, encourages their development and flexibility, co-ordinates their work and provides guidance and support whenever necessaryMay be assigned to other projects and dutiesJob Qualifications Excellent interpersonal & communication skills (verbal and written), dealing with individuals at all levels; comfortable to represent the company in the best possible light, using various means of communication (presentations, customer briefs etc.)Computer proficiency - Advance MS OfficeBachelor's or Master's degree in business, in industrial packaging or a related field (i.e. manufacturing industry) preferred10 years' experience in TQM, ISO, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Process ImprovementHigh energy, with the ability to work in fast-paced environmentProven leadership skills and ability to motivate & develop both senior and junior level staffAbility to work with various departments (sales, finance, HR etc.) to resolve challengesCapable of building strong relationships internally and externally (e.g. key customers, suppliers etc.)Able to drive team to continuously improve processes and foster good working relationshipsApplies analytical thinkingCapable of stepping back and let the direct reports handle day to day issues with their teamsSet clearly defined targets for direct reportsUse sound commercial judgment in all dealings with external providers / suppliersAbility to work against strict deadlines and deliver on timeCapable of prioritizing various tasks among teamProvide sound information to General Manager, supporting him / her in his / her decision making processDisplay well developed organizational skills, demonstrate initiative & judgmentAbout Smurfit Kappa Smurfit Kappa is a FTSE 100 company and one of the leading providers of paper-based packaging in the world, with operations in 23 European countries and 12 countries in the Americas.EEO StatementSmurfit Kappa is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, status as a Vietnam Era, disabled veteran, special disabled veteran, Armed Forces Services Medal Veteran, recently separated or other protected veteran. Smurfit Kappa also complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination in places where Smurfit Kappa operates.Our vision is to be a globally admired business, dynamically delivering secure and superior returns for all stakeholders.