IPL is a global leading sustainable packaging solutions provider that manufactures specialty rigid packaging products used in the food, consumer, agricultural, logistics and environmental markets. We have over 2,500 colleagues in 20 manufacturing facilities, two corporate & sales offices and three R&D facilities across the U.S., Canada, the U.K., Ireland, Continental Europe, and China. IPL operates in a fast paced and dynamic environment and has significant growth plans, acquiring four businesses within the past year.

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The Shelbyville team is looking to fill the role of Operations Manager in their Shelbyville, Kentucky facility. This role will be responsible for ensuring safe and smooth production operations in accordance with company/plant policies, procedures and objectives. Additionally, this role will manage and answer for all aspects of maintenance and manufacturing operations.

Reporting to the Plant Manager, this is a demanding role for an ambitious and dynamic leader with drive, determination, and the desire to work in a highly commercial and growth-focused environment.

Position Title: Operations Manager

Location: Shelbyville, Kentucky

The successful candidate will:

• Oversee and direct daily activities of operations and maintenance personnel, consistent with the policies and objectives of the company.
• Manage, analyze, and communicate production data and metrics.
• Identify and manage continuous improvement projects as well as preventative maintenance programs.
• Ensure that daily production reporting into the ERP System (IFS) is accurate, timely and consistent with the production scheduled.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and results; Identify, suggest, and execute corrective actions to minimize costs, eliminate material shortages and reduce deviations from the production schedule.
• Oversee the maintenance of production equipment and tools to maximize plant productivity and efficiency.
• Develop and execute a comprehensive equipment and tool maintenance program to reduce unplanned downtime and repair expenses.
• Implement and carry out the Company’s Quality Policy with a focus on customer’s expectations, problem prevention, and continuous improvement resulting in improved results for themselves, customers, and the company.
• Actively support and participate in quality, safety, and process improvement activities and initiatives.
• Manage, train, and motivate direct and indirect reports to enhance a proactive culture.

Essential experience and skills:

• Thorough knowledge of world class manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment.
• Must be technically proficient to ‘troubleshoot’ mechanical problems with molds and machinery.
• Must have complete knowledge of production scheduling and facility operations.
• Must be able to communicate clearly and effectively to all levels of the organization.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and multitask.
• Working knowledge of machine, conveyor, and robotic operations