Operations Manager

Position Title:

Operations Manager

Pay Rate:

$101,100 - $134,600 (USCORE)

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range. Variable pay may provide additional opportunities for financial awards. This job is eligible to participate in IP’s annual incentive plan.

Category/Shift:

Salaried Full-Time Exempt

Physical Location:

Conway, AR

The Job You Will Perform:

The Operations Manager will be responsible for the Customer Service, Scheduling and Shipping Departments and report directly to the Site Manager.   This position is responsible for, but not limited to the following:

• Provides supply chain and replenishment leadership for facility customers

• Establishing of an overall replenishment plan

• Tracking forecast accuracy, defining inventory and safety stock standards

• On-time-in-full-no-errors (OTIFNE) performance measurement and communication

• Tracking, ordering and optimizing finished and raw material inventories

• Efficiently scheduling facility production demands

• Managing order requirements through an outside sales organization and offsite customer service organization

• Support Lead Team objectives such as Safety, Engagement and EBIT

• Trailer optimization and minimization

In addition to daily operational responsibilities, the successful candidate will be responsible for implementing and maintaining systems, driving manufacturing improvements as well as leading, coaching, motivating and engaging the work teams to accomplish operational objectives. 

The Qualifications, Skills and Knowledge You Will Bring:

• Relevant degree in Business Administration or Operations Management is preferred with at least five years’ experience in manufacturing in the corrugated industry.

• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership experience.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to react to operational support requirements, must be able to organize time effectively and prioritize tasks to cope with fluctuating workloads.

• Ability to lead, coordinate multifunctional teams and collaborate with other departments, customers, and business partners.

• Demonstrated leadership ability to drive results and influence others to meet department objectives.

• Must demonstrate a proven track record of date accurate data entry; proficient skills in Excel, Word and Outlook; ability to learn industry and customer specific computer systems. SAP, KIWI and Witron knowledge are a plus.