Operations Manager
Manitowoc, WI
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We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day One!
In Manitowoc we heavily support automotive customers with flexible sound barrier and non-carpet flooring sheet. Our sound barrier product also is used in building and construction and energy markets for sound control applications. Manitowoc also produces black color concentrate pellets which are used in our customers process to color their end products.
The Operations Manager will lead and manage assigned shift or production area operations to deliver safety, quality, output, cost, and delivery results. Provide hands-on leadership to a team of direct-report technicians and operators. Drive operational excellence through continuous improvement, equipment reliability, strong safety culture, training readiness, and disciplined execution of production plans. Partner with supporting functions (safety, maintenance, materials, quality, engineering) to resolve issues quickly and achieve site goals. The shift supervisor/leads and trainers will report to the Operations Manager.
Essential Job Duties:
- Champion a strong safety culture. Enforce safety standards and procedures, participate and lead in safety audits and incident response, and drive actions that reduce risk and eliminate injuries.
- Lead regular performance reviews and status updates with leadership and cross-functional partners. Responsible for assuring SOP and training plans are developed and executed.
- Drive team constructively to achieve monthly output, customer service, and cost targets to ultimately achieve margin at, or above, plan. Drive a stretch mentality to exceed targets. Alignment of individual goals to customer centric metrics.
- Uphold quality standards and systems. Ensure process discipline, support ISO or equivalent quality requirements, and drive reduction in cost of quality and defects. Build quality into production (vs. an inspect-out bad quality mentality).
- Manage shift staffing, work assignments, training plans, overtime, and coverage. Ensure the team has the skills and resources needed to sustain performance.
- Conducts performance reviews for direct reports and ensures performance reviews are conducted for all operations personnel; recommends wage increases and promotions; identifies and prioritizes personnel developmental needs; conducts disciplinary discussions as required.
- Maintain accurate production, quality, and safety records. Communicate clearly with internal customers, peers, and leadership.
- Training personnel on critical systems, i.e. SAP, eMaint, MeasurLink, Acadia.
- Drive continuous improvement using structured methods (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma, structured problem-solving, TPM). Lead or support projects that improve safety, quality, cost, equipment availability, and throughput.
- Provide direct leadership, coaching, training, and development to technicians and operators. Set clear expectations, conduct performance management, and build a high-performing, accountable team.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Regular on-site attendance required, including shift schedules as needed.
Requirements
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience.
- 5 years' experience in the manufacturing industry,
- 5 years' experience managing direct reports, and leadership experience.
Benefits
We offer competitive salary, incentive, and benefit programs. - Most Benefits Start Day ONE!
Benefits include:
- Medical, Dental, & Vision.
- Company paid life and long-term and short-term disability programs.
- Flexible spending accounts.
- 401(k) with a strong matching program.
- 120 hours Paid Time Off (pro-rated based on hire date).
- 11 paid holidays.
Spartech LLC, headquartered in Maryland Heights, Missouri is a leading manufacturing organization in the Custom Sheet & Roll Stock and Packaging industries with over a dozen locations throughout the United States. We have a broad customer base with extensive product offerings. Many of our materials are used in products you might see every day— for example if you start your morning with a yogurt or your child eats a single serving peanut butter—you may have already seen some of our materials. More unique uses of our materials can be seen in Military or security applications, for example, with bullet proof materials. From routine daily-life to life-saving applications—we make a difference. Our broad scope of products and services keep our environment interesting and challenging with a culture focused on success.
Spartech, LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, or other legally protected classification in the state in which a person is seeking employment. Spartech will use E-Verify to ensure employment eligibility of newly hired employees where required.
Skills Required
- Associate's degree or equivalent experience
- Five years of experience in the manufacturing industry
- Five years of experience managing direct reports
- Leadership experience
What We Do
Spartech is a leading manufacturer of engineered thermoplastic materials and custom packaging solutions. Headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, the company operates multiple manufacturing facilities across the United States. They provide high-performance materials for diverse industries, including aerospace, healthcare, automotive, and construction, focusing on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence to deliver reliable, custom-engineered plastic solutions for complex market requirements.
