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Senior Manager, Operations

Richmond, Indiana💼 Full-time🗓 2026-09-04 → 2026-09-25

Core

Oversees daily production operations, safety, and efficiency for corrugated and plastic packaging manufacturing sites.

Role type

Senior Manager, Operations

Builds

Packaging products and supply chain solutions for global brands

Domain

Manufacturing (Corrugated and Plastic Packaging)

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work -> physical/clinical work (Note: This is a manufacturing role, so 'physical/clinical work' is the closest fit for 'physical work' in the allowed list, but strictly speaking, the deliverable is the physical product. However, the instruction says 'one of: ...'. Let's re-evaluate. The role produces packaging. The list includes 'product features'. This is a manufacturing role. The output is the physical product. I will map this to 'product features' as it's the only one that fits 'making things', or perhaps the prompt implies software. Wait, the prompt examples are software-heavy. Let's look at the list again: 'production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work'. 'Physical/clinical work' usually implies doctors/nurses. 'Product features' implies software. This is a manufacturing role. The most accurate mapping for a role that 'makes' the product is 'product features' in a broad sense, or perhaps the schema is limited. Let's assume 'product features' covers the creation of the physical goods in this context, or 'infrastructure' if it's about the plant. Actually, the role 'Oversees daily production'. The output is the packaging. I will use 'product features' as the best fit for 'creating the product' among the limited options, or 'physical/clinical work' if interpreted as 'physical work'. Given the strict list, 'physical/clinical work' is likely for healthcare. 'Product features' is for software. This is a tricky schema. Let's look at the responsibilities: 'Develops production schedules', 'Oversees production staff'. It's about the operation. I will select 'product features' as the closest to 'manufacturing output' if forced, but 'physical/clinical work' is explicitly for physical tasks. Let's choose 'product features' as it represents the 'thing' being built/managed, or perhaps the schema is flawed for non-tech roles. I will use 'product features' to represent the tangible output of the manufacturing line.)

Required skills

Operational strategy, safety compliance, production scheduling, capital expenditure planning, continuous improvement, financial planning, facility management, team leadership, stakeholder management, industry networking

Preferred skills

Corrugated operations experience

Technologies

Manufacturing execution systems, ERP systems, scheduling software

Responsibilities

Establish operational strategies for safety, productivity, and profitability; Monitor site capacity and optimize scheduling; Conduct equipment feasibility studies and manage capital expenditure plans; Lead cross-functional continuous improvement initiatives; Manage annual financial planning and forecasting; Ensure facility maintenance and security; Guide staffing, training, and performance management; Interact with stakeholders to resolve order problems and explore new opportunities

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC (Manager level)

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