Area Operations Manager

Area Operations Manager

Seeking a highly experienced and strategic leader to oversee plant operations along the I-84 corridor. This role requires significant travel (50-75%) and involves managing multiple plant locations to ensure operational excellence and strategic growth.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Planning: Establish and manage the annual capital plan, including setting operational goals and expectations.
• Capital Projects: Support and coordinate strategic capital projects, manage maintenance, and discretionary capital plans.
• Operational Management: Optimize throughput, yield, and maintenance planning. Train and coach location Plant Managers and Superintendents.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and lead Plant Optimization Engineers (POE), develop annual goals, create work assignments, and foster employee development.
• Financial & Business Acumen: Drive operational excellence for throughput, risk management, and quality systems. Establish preventive and predictive equipment and facility maintenance reliability systems. Utilize cost management techniques and maximize yield.
• Strategic Initiatives: Facilitate large and/or complex strategic business initiatives. Drive market-based capital projects including qualification (ROI), scoping, and execution.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 8+ years in the corrugated industry in a leadership role with a proven track record of success.
• Preferred: Experience with modern high-speed equipment technology.
• Leadership: Ability to lead through vision, values, and trust, ensuring safety, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
• Strategic Thinking: Big picture thinker with a market and customer focus.
• Employee Engagement: Ability to engage employees and foster a continuous improvement culture.
• Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong ability to follow through on plans and details.
• Technical Proficiency: Capability to create and manage software for building capital plans, project plans, and action registers.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary: $125,000 - $175,000 per year, plus performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

Ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact? Apply today and reach out through phone or email!