Careers

About the Opportunity:

The Operations Manager will play a pivotal role in driving our mission by overseeing all aspects of operations. They will ensure products are produced cost-effectively while maintaining high-quality standards, optimizing labor, minimizing overhead, and reducing resource costs. Success in this role requires a balance of strategic thinking, operational expertise, and a commitment to fostering a culture aligned with our core values.

We are looking for a leader who embodies the following core competencies and behaviors:

• Adaptable: Thrives in a dynamic environment, embraces change, and devises innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and growth.

• Accountable: Takes ownership of outcomes, ensures high-quality standards, and drives cost-effective operations.

• Curious: Continuously seeks knowledge and improvement, staying informed about industry trends and technological advancements.

• Collaborative: Builds strong relationships across departments and with external partners, fostering teamwork and shared success.

• Trustworthy & Transparent: Acts with integrity, communicates openly and ensures alignment with customer expectations.

• Safe: Prioritizes a safe and supportive work environment, ensuring compliance and employee well-being.

• Sustainable: Champions environmentally responsible practices and makes decisions with long-term sustainability in mind.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Oversee the entire manufacturing process, ensuring efficient, cost-effective production.

• Develop and implement policies and procedures to enhance productivity, safety, and quality.

• Ensure standards for product quality, equipment, and operator performance are met.

Strategic Planning and Growth

• Devise strategies to drive operational growth, including process improvements that maximize output and minimize costs.

• Collaborate with the executive team to create long-term plans for superior productivity and operational profitability.

• Recommend investments in new equipment and process improvements with clear return on investment to support sustainability.

Team Development

• Manage and develop the production team, ensuring employees are well-trained and equipped for success.

• Hire, train, and appraise staff effectively while fostering a culture aligned with our values.

• Build and maintain relationships with department heads, external partners, and vendors.

Efficiency and Innovation

• Monitor and report on operating costs; address cost and labor overruns proactively.

• Implement innovative solutions to streamline operations and enhance productivity.

• Oversee the maintenance of equipment, ensuring schedules are followed to minimize downtime.

Customer and Stakeholder Alignment

• Ensure customer expectations are consistently met or exceeded.

• Communicate progress and challenges transparently with stakeholders.

Qualifications:

• 10+ years of experience leading operations in a molded-fiber production facility or similar manufacturing environment.

• Extensive knowledge of industrial equipment, including pumps, vacuums, pulpers, refiners, robotics, and automation.

• Proficiency in industrial electrical, plumbing, and hydraulic systems.

• Strong understanding of data analysis, performance metrics, and business management software.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Proven ability to build constructive working relationships and exhibit professionalism.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions:

• Regularly required to talk or hear.

• Frequently required to use hands or fingers, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls.

• Required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms.

• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to sit in front of a computer for extended periods.

• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

• Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Benefits:

• Health Insurance: Anthem PPO 3000, PPO HSA 4000

• Dental Insurance

• 401(K) w/ Safe Harbor Match

• Paid Time Off

• FSA: Dependent Care and Medical

• Life Insurance

• STD/LTD

• Employee Assistance Program

• Workforce Compact Member

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Ability to Commute:

• Saco, ME 04072 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Saco, ME 04072: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.