Manage the operations of Plastic Cell to ensure they meet or exceed expectations targets for Safety, Quality, Compliance, Delivery and Cost.· Responsible for inspiring my team to live the company mission, cultural levers and foster a positive work environment.· Responsible for maintaining the areas in a state of compliance readiness.· Responsible for the organization staffing requirements, works schedule and production plans that maximize productivity.· Responsible for addressing issues that might affect safety, quality, compliance, output, business ethics, etc.· Responsible for talent development across the multiple levels of my organization.· Utilize industry standard lean methodologies and change management tools to solve problems and drive improvement changes in the manufacturing operations.· Champions initiatives that deliver continuous improvement, culture transformation, waste reduction and/or cost saving.· Maintains good communication at all levels.· Promote a zero-harm workplace and assure that required EHS resources are available and that all applicable EHS practices and rules are being followed by supervised employees.

This position will have overall Plant responsibility for Operational Excellence work streams, including Front Line Excellence, Organizational Excellence, Utilities Excellence, as well as removing waste from the business. The Operational Excellence Leader will be responsible for leading and driving the principle-based behaviors within the plant which include: Creating value for our business and customers, accountability and ownership at all levels, integration and inclusiveness (within plant and outside of plant), focusing on the process, embracing data & facts, do it right the first time, leading by example and respect for all. It is through these pillars; the Operational Excellence Leader will be responsible for the identification, management and execution of projects within the plant which will deliver year-over-year improvements. The Operational Excellence Leader will be the catalyst within the plant to appropriately, and respectfully, challenge status quo which will continually drive improvements via best practice replication (learning from within the network and externally), creative and innovative solutions, alignment of goals and objectives and resource planning to deliver results.

This new role manages leads productions activities, manufacturing supervisors, team leaders, budget forecasting and focus on designing strategies to comply with business objectives. Responsible for hiring and retaining a diverse, highly qualified staff and for providing career coaching, growth, and personal development. Responsible for the development of staff: critiques, instructs, mentors, evaluates and coaches. Accountable for the performance of subordinates or the work output of managed subcontractors. Maintains a safe working environment and a strong customer focus. Models optimum leadership competencies to inspire an energized, empowered, and accountable work force, ethical behavior, favorable community image and actualization of the company guiding principles and management values. Set expectations and objectives for assigned functional areas and direct reports and monitor progress to objectives. Manages (prioritize, coordinate, direct) the activities related to the deployment of production. Determine and support training requirements to assure operational readiness of assigned work areas. Designs, defines, and coordinates all required training for Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) compliance and employee development. Develops/monitors/controls budgets for assigned areas and meet area financial objectives. Cooperatively develops annual operational build and financial plans and over-achievement / continuous improvement plans. Determines resources to meet project objectives and manage budgets. Forecasts and report on area activity, performance, and financial trends. Evaluates strategic capacity availability, plans and contingencies. Monitor/reduce Work-In-Process (WIP) inventory levels and ensure maintenance of strategic inventory integrity. Develops production plans and initiate activity to meet production demand requirements and strategic business needs.

Provided leadership to the production teams to deliver the business results and expectations on a day to day basis. Responsible for ensuring that standard production processes are maintained and that production volumes and quality are met. Lead production teams to achieve the expected quality, schedule, staffing and safety goals. Motivates and energizes personnel to obtain top performance. Design and implement systems to evaluate the state of efficiency. Responsible for developing the continuous improvement strategy and execution to be able to deliver cost improvement goals. Implementing and maintain 5S. Serve as liaison with other production supervisor (in PR/Divisions) in sharing of products, process or equipment related information. Reconciles with following supervisors to ensure that the transition between shifts is efficient and accurate. Leading daily production meeting with staff and peers to discuss issues / opportunities and determine future production schedule. Evaluates and validates daily production metrics and establishes mechanisms to ensure that all processes are in compliance with standard procedure.

Developed and executed strategic and operating plans and implemented improvements to optimize operations. Managed the manufacturing and packaging operations and ensures compliance with policy and procedures. Enhanced the quality and controls the cost of products.

Directed and managed all packaging operations for the Site. Analyzed and determined all standards for packaging lines and ensure adherence to schedules and reliability in accordance with the established targets. Evaluated and recommended improvements in processes to efficiently increase the operational area performance implementing innovative technologies and systems. Established and monitored KPIs to assure opportunities areas are identified and managed properly. Compliance with all regulatory requirements and regulations, including but not limited to GMPs, EHS, SOX and new product launches within established timelines. Developed and monitored department budget.

Evaluated the packaging processes for new transfers or already existing products. Analyzed Annual Product Review (APR) stability and analytical history and developed/implemented corrective actions. Evaluated new process equipment and kept abreast of innovative equipment/processes and their application to the company’s packaging processes. Informed any cost reduction resulting from improvements. Supported the Technical Service Group in facility, system and equipment qualification efforts. Provided technical input for on-the-job training on new or improved packaging processes or equipment and consultation to Training and Manufacturing Groups. Advisor to the packaging personnel concerning packaging processes. Led Packaging Documentation Team (PDT).

Conducted investigations regarding processes and safety. Led and supervised the packaging department, assuring the people development and creating a highly engaged environment with high quality standards. Determined manpower requirements, assigning and supervising personnel. Ensured compliance with SOP, cGMP, regulations and internal policies. Assessed and coordinated required personnel training. Assured preventive and corrective actions were taken to resolve operational or quality problems. Identified opportunities of improvements in the processes.

Improved Packaging Documentation and provided support with Business Cases. Conducted Time and Capacity Studies for packaging area. Prepared Packaging Budget. Appointed as an advisor to the packaging personnel concerning processes. Evaluated the processes for new and/or existing products to identify opportunities of improvement to prepare and complete the necessary studies or data collection. Carried out process optimization studies and plans to improve products. Prepared Capital Expenditure Report.

Implemented equipment refurbishment projects to improve overall performance. Identified opportunities for process improvement by using statistical tools such as: SPC, FMEA, MSA, DOE, Capabilities Study, C&E, Control Plans, etc.

Developed, evaluated and improved manufacturing processes by working closely with toolmakers and operators, planned workforce utilization, space requirements and work process flow. Designed layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency. Estimated production times, staffing requirements, and related cost to provide information for management decisions. Supervised hourly personnel (operators and toolmakers) and coordinating production schedules.