Operations Manager

Job Description
Job Summary:
Pacific Southwest Container has an excellent opportunity to join the team of a dynamic, successful packaging company unlike any other in North America. Serving a diverse customer base, Team PSC has earned the reputation as a market leader in innovation, service, design, printing converting a wide variety of packaging products.
Founded in 1973, PSC is an ISO Certified designer and producer of Corrugated Containers, Folding Cartons, Single Face Lamination, Protective packaging, and Point of Purchase Displays, and has twice doubled in size in the last seven years.
The Operations Manager is responsible for all production operations at our Leckron plant in Modesto, CA. The Operations Manager is responsible for effectively leading a production team in the efficient and safe production of corrugated products. As a member of the plant management team, the Operations Manager is responsible for evaluating opportunities to improve overall plant performance and Thruput.
Primary Job Duties Responsibilities:

• Set the strategic direction and momentum for the manufacturing function in the plant.
• Oversee, plan, and implement strategy to optimize the effective utilization of workforce, materials machinery.
• Schedule work, coordinate production activities, provide direct oversight of employees, approve time records, communicate, and implement company policy.
• Engage in employee development activities, make recommendations on employee hire, promotion, and disciplinary action.
• Assure an even flow of work through all manufacturing functions in order to meet production goals and minimize unscheduled downtime.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and injury-free work environment by ensuring health and safety procedures are understood and executed by all employees.
• Oversee the hiring, training, promotions, and performance evaluation of employees.
• Analyze production performance, identify opportunities, make recommendations for process and equipment improvement, establish, and execute goals.
• Ensure predictive and preventive maintenance programs are accomplished and repairs are completed on a timely basis so that production and Thruput objectives are met.
• Oversee the appropriate implementation of health, safety, environmental, quality, and continual improvement standards as set by PSC and by local, state, and federal regulations.
• Assist Senior Management in developing business plans and evaluating and recommending capital projects to ensure the plant remains successful.

Basic Requirements:

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in engineering or business required.
• 10 years previous experience in corrugated manufacturing industry.
• 7 years previous experience in a supervisory capacity at a corrugated manufacturing facility.
• Established knowledge of corrugated and packaging manufacturing machinery, concepts, practices, and procedures including continual improvement processes and safety practices.
• Previous experience in coaching, training, teambuilding, performance development, and conflict resolution.
• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead and communicate with production team and management.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with individuals throughout the company on departmental procedures, policies, practices, and requests for information.
• Strong listening, evaluating, and problem-solving skills. Ability to create alternative solutions and meet deadlines.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook as well as experience with manufacturing systems including production software.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests concurrently.

Location: Modesto, California (On-site)
Title: Operations Manager
Reports to: Vice President of Manufacturing
Salary Range: $140,000 - $200,000 base salary plus incentive