Operations Manager at Mauser Packaging Solutions

Bryan, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Sep, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Behavior-Based Safety, Production Scheduling, Quality Management, ISO Standards, Process Development, Team Leadership, Customer Interaction, Training Development, Maintenance Coordination, High-Speed Manufacturing

Industry

Packaging and Containers Manufacturing

Description

Responsibilities: Leads daily Team Performance Center meetings with Operations team to review safety, quality and production performance. Conducts production Gemba walks to optimize production flow and efficiencies. Participates and practices Lean Manufacturing practices to such as Six Sigma, 5S, FMEA, 8D Problem Analysis. Engages the team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects. Engages production floor employees in problem resolution in order to improve production issues/efficiencies utilizing Lean Manufacturing techniques as needed. Performs necessary administrative functions such as budgetary administration, employee safety, performance reviews and employee counseling. Participates in weekly forecast calls to meet customers’ shipment deadlines. Reviews and updates Key Performance Indicators KPIs (Daily, Weekly and Monthly) to ensure facility is on track. Attends pre-shift meetings to observe and provide feedback to operations team focusing on continuous improvement. Conducts Behavior-Based Safety observations and works with employees to ensure they are performing their job in a safe manner. Participates in monthly site safety review to understand problem areas and establish plans to improve overall safety record and reduce incidents. Meets with Planning and Operations team members to discuss production schedules and changes in the schedule that are needed. Works with production team to ensure vacancies are covered for any planned/unplanned absences. Interfaces with customers and suppliers. Visits both as necessary. Coordinates with the Maintenance Department to prioritize maintenance work orders in an effort to improve OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) and downtime. Ensures employees are properly trained in all aspects of their jobs. Identifies training gaps and develops training plans. Works with Quality team to review Quality issues through HFI (Hold for Inspection) and scrap process. Minimize rework and/or scrap due to non-conformance through problem resolution. May participate in Union Leadership/Management meetings and follows-up as necessary if site is unionized. Performs other duties as assigned. Requirements: Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Engineering, Operations or Business Management Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering and/or process Improvement roles including managing teams of people Previous experience working in a Lean environment. Six Sigma Green or Black Belt Certification a plus Proven experience and record of success in a high-speed manufacturing environment. Experience with plastic injection molding environment and metal processing/metal forming strong preferred Experience in a commercial role with direct customer contact Minimum of 5 years of experience with process development and business process design. Experience managing to the ISO or equivalent quality standards Experience implementing and/or managing to an Operating System (example: the Toyota Production Systems)

Responsibilities

The Operations Manager leads daily performance meetings, conducts Gemba walks, and engages teams in continuous improvement projects. They also manage administrative functions, oversee safety protocols, and ensure production efficiency.