Operations Manager
7 days ago
Lezo
Position Job Title: Operations ManagerBG and BU: DairyFunction: OperationsLocation: LEZOLine Manager’s Job Title: Plant General ManagerAdvertising Legal Entity: AMCOR FLEXIBLESWork contract Legal Entity: AMCOR FLEXIBLES ESPAÑA SLUContract Length: PermanentJob PurposeLEZO site belongs to our Meat & Dairy Business Unit. The Meat & Dairy Business Unit of Amcor Flexibles EMEA utilizes sophisticated coating, printing, laminating and specialist conversion technologies across a number of European sites, supplying a range of flexible packaging products to a prestigious, food customer base.The Operations Manager within our LEZO site is responsible for managing:Pre-press.Production.Maintenance.Continuous Improvement.Engineering and CAPEX.Warehouse (indoor logistics).Main priorities are:Compliance with company/plant policies e procedures.Alignment with plant objectives and customer requirements.Focus on continuous improvement and innovation.Within Plant Leadership Team, support PGM in the plant management, with a drive for excellence approach.Job Dimensions & ScopeProcess: transformation of raw materials in end productsComplexity: interaction with customers, suppliers, contractors, Amcor corporate (OHSE, R&D, Quality, Sales/Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT) and other AFEMEA plants.Staff: 127 people (8 direct reports)Scope & Geographical spread: Lezo Plant, Amcor plants, Corporate (OHSE, R&D, Quality, Sales/Commercial, Procurement, Supply Chain, IT) and other AFEMEA plants. Principal Accountabilities: Driver of the organization for the management of the safety performance of the plant.Taking an active role in the plant’s safety programs and goals, and spreading safety culture.Promoting Amcor Values within the plantDelivering budget in terms of production volumes, efficiency, waste and all costs components.Promoting, applying, implementing and controlling Capex.Requesting and supporting CI improvement projects.Defining and assigning goals and improvement projects to the CI Manager and line managers focused on competitiveness, efficiency and business continuity.Defining and managing organizational processes and improvements (roles, responsibilities, number of headcounts, shifts, activities), according to company policies and budget.Creating value through best practices sharing with other plants and introduction of new technologiesDefining and verifying the correct KPIs to control processes performance.Leading innovation and changes.Supporting PGM and Plant Leadership Team in the plant management.Supporting PGM and HR in industrial relations and disciplinary issues.Heightening own team performances, knowledge and leadership.Maintaining high level of collaborators’ motivation and engagement.Directs reports of Operations Manager are:Maintenance Manager He/she is responsible to develop and manage preventive and reactive maintenance for machineries, assets and facilities following legal requirements and supplier instructions. He/she coordinate electrician and mechanical supervisors, organizing jobs respecting safety and production priorities.Production Department managers are responsible for:OHSE performances and improvement plans.Compliance with company/plant policies e procedures.Alignment with plant objectives and customer requirements.Growth of team performances and knowledge. Management of changes in production environment.Focus on continuous improvement and innovation.Management in terms of volume, productivity increases, scrap reductions, internal and external quality claims.Value creation through best practices shared with other plants and introduction of new technologies.Management of production and department targets.Qualifications/RequirementsFormal Qualifications and Experience.A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment and supervision.Experience in packaging is an advantage but not a pre-requisite for the role.Experience of successfully managing significant change / transformation projects within a manufacturing environment.First-hand experience of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies e.g. Six Sigma, Kaizen etc.Degree in a science, technology or engineering subject preferred, advanced degree advantageous.Knowledge of:Production machines, tools and related process control equipment.Infrastructure and installations (electric power, gas distribution, HVAC, compressed air,,…).Energy management,Shop floor systems.Safety and environmental regulation (Spain, EU).Use of statistic calculation tools.Basics of finance,Integrated Quality Assurance Systems (EHS, quality).Not a pre-requisite for the role, but convenient:ATEX principles and materials.FDA, BRC or any other food safety and hygiene standard.SAPSpecific Skills And AbilitiesAlways search team working and coordinated management of the dept.Execute promptly the activities established by the action plansCustomer Orientation (final and internal customer)Promote active communication and keep a positive attitude towards problem solving.Have initiative and be adaptable towards internal and external opportunities and threats. Guarantee the application and observance of AF Lezo Mission, Strategy, Style and Values in team management, assuring coherence and exemplarity of the people in their performance.Fluent Spanish, Fluent spoken and written English; other languages advantageous.Change management.Strong leadership & coaching skillsCulturally sensitive.Drive and energy.Hands-on.Analytical and structured.#LI-MK1
