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Greif Packaging LLC Operations Manager in Massillon, Ohio
Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.
Job Requisition #:
029962 Operations Manager (Open)
Job Description:
Greif is a leading supplier of industrial packaging products and services, growing from its beginnings in Cleveland, Ohio, to a global footprint across more than 30 countries and 200-plus locations.
OUR VISION:
Being the best customer service company in the world.
OUR PURPOSE:
Create packaging solutions for lifes essentials.
ROLE OVERVIEW:
As an Operations Manager, you will oversee all aspects of manufacturing, engineering, and production within a single plant, ensuring seamless coordination and efficiency across multiple teams. This role is responsible for managing key operational areas, including Manufacturing Engineering, Production Operations, Repair & Maintenance, Production Planning & Control, Quality Assurance, and Environmental Health & Safety (EHS). With a focus on optimizing processes, maintaining high-quality standards, and driving operational excellence, you will lead cross-functional teams to enhance productivity, safety, and overall plant performance.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversees the manufacture of products, provides strategic direction to ensure production, performance, and quality standards are consistently met.
- Reviews and analyzes production reports to ensure safety, quality, financial, and delivery goals and standards are met.
- Ensures a healthy and safe working environment, and compliance with federal and state regulations, through collaboration with EH&S department.
- Partners with Senior leadership team on long-range operating goals, expansion efforts, and implementation of new and advanced technology.
- Develops training opportunities for professional staff to build and improve skills.
- Organizes departmental management structure and teams for optimal, efficient operations.
- Works with senior leadership to develop operating budget.
- Delivers progress and production reports to executive team members as requested.
- Approves equipment purchase, maintenance, and layout.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Typically possesses a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) and 12 or more years of relevant experience.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Excellent verbal and written communication.
- Excellent organizational and managerial skills.
- Thorough understanding of the policies and practices used in the manufacturing division.
- Ability to set long-term goals and inspire others on it.
- Ability to motivate and organize multiple efforts to accomplish goals.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and any other relevant software
At Greif, your work has purpose, colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world.
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