Job Details
THE OPPORTUNITY
Meridian Adhesives Group, a leading adhesives and specialty materials company, is seeking an onsite Site Operating Leader to lead the daily operations of our newer manufacturing facility in Las Vegas, Nevada. Reporting to the Vice President, Operations, this role is for a hands-on operations manager with a track record of successfully leading operations in a specialty blending and batch manufacturing environment and driving more efficient operations for both the Packaging and Product Assembly divisions supporting key west coast accounts.
Current operations include batching and packaging activities supporting key accounts for the Product Assembly Divisions within Meridian. A strong, flexible leader is needed to both run current operations and drive needed expansion.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Oversee day-to-day operations, assigning weekly performance goals and assuring their completion
Manage projects to design, build, and commission new manufacturing operations at the site
Directly manage site manufacturing, shipping and receiving, maintenance, planning and scheduling, capital project execution, and overseeing quality indirectly
Be involved, as requested, with the recruitment, onboarding, and training of high-performing employees to achieve sales, profitability, market share, and business plan objectives
Maintain project timelines to ensure tasks are accomplished on time
Implement and maintain provided budgetary and resource allocation plans
Work closely with Division Commercial Presidents from our Packaging and Product Assembly divisions to ensure required product supply and quality levels
Help facilitate the optimization of expenses at local facility
Ensure employees work productively and develop professionally
Prepare regular reports for upper management
Provide solutions to issues (e.g. profit decline, employee conflicts, loss of business to competitors)
Performs other related duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
Seven+ years of related experience required.
Experience in manufacturing and plant environments is required, particularly with batch- manufacturing
Must relocate to Las Vegas, Nevada
Experience with plant design, build, and startup is a plus
Ability to motivate supervisors to drive operational excellence
Demonstrates effectiveness in competencies of initiative, problem-solving, action-orientation, self-starting, critical thinking and teamwork
Demonstrates strong leadership qualities and the ability to develop employees relations and success in promoting a positive workplace culture
Excellent ability to multi-task and prioritize in a busy, fast-growth environment.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite is essential
Exhibit extraordinary discretion, flexibility, and willingness to work closely with our senior management
Relentless focus on safety
EDUCATION CREDENTIALS
Bachelor s Degree in business, operations, engineering or related field is preferred
PERSONAL SKILLS & CHARACTERISTICS
Strong leadership style demonstrated by the establishment and clear communication of expectations for performance and the development of a team of highly competent subordinates
An entrepreneurial orientation with demonstrated ability to thrive during fast-paced change
An open, outgoing, and positive personal style characterized by regular communication and involvement at all management levels
Well organized, capable of establishing and maintaining proper priorities and handling a variety of detailed activities
A preference for empowering subordinates, delegating authority, and monitoring results
A team player, willing to put aside personal agendas to further the needs of the organization
A self-starter who works well without close supervision
Strong work ethic
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