Manager, Operations

Menasha Packaging

Location: Memphis, TN 37501, US
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Industry: Consumer Packaged Goods Manufacturing
Occupational Category: 51-0000.00 – Production
Posted: Sunday, 23 August 2026
Valid Through: Tuesday, 22 September 2026

Job Description

Menasha Packaging is hiring a Manager, Operations in Memphis, TN. This is a full-time position.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are normal for this position. The incumbent may perform some or all of these duties, however; it is not an exclusive or all-inclusive list. Other duties may be assigned.
  • Establishes operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customer service, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
  • Develop team to solve day-to-day operational issues to reach short- and long-term performance goals while fostering a working environment of urgency, integrity and trust
  • Accountable for assigned site's key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance to departmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met - leverages data driven decision making
  • Lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and develop innovative practices, methods and procedures that add value for the facility
  • Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
  • Accountable for employee and organizational development plans and people management strategies - working closely with direct reports
  • Proactively monitors site capacity and collaborates with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal and external customer on-time-delivery demands
  • Conducts equipment feasibility studies and makes recommendations for investment; works with Finance to prepare capital expenditure plan and is accountable for payback expectations
  • Prepares and manages the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company report
  • Ensures the overall maintenance and security of facilities, grounds, utilities and equipment
  • Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints
  • Administer company policies, practices, and adherence to standard operating procedures, which includes enforcing and maintaining safety, food safety and environmental policies and procedures.
  • Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications
  • Other duties as assigned


Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree desired
  • Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience required
  • Experience leading improvement efforts in production, quality, or profitability
  • Experience with change management/transformation initiatives


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
  • Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
  • Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility
  • Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components
  • Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
  • Ability to lead people and get results through others
  • Ability to build a Continuous Improvement Culture
  • Ability to think ahead and plan over a specific time span
  • Ability to establish high performance teams and a strong team player
  • Ability to regularly flex between hands on tactical and strategic work as necessary.


Physical Requirements & Work Environment

  • Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
  • Frequent walking and standing required
  • Occasional travel required
  • Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.


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Education Requirements

high school

Skills

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Benefits

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