About this opportunity
ALPLA Group lists this Operations Manager opportunity in marked tree, Arkansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
ALPLA's Marked Tree, Arkansas manufacturing site is looking for an Operations Manager.
Build a Career, Not Just a Job
Join ALPLA, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions serving some of the world's most recognized brands, including P&G, Unilever, L'Oréal, PepsiCo, and many more.
As a family-owned company with locations around the world, ALPLA offers stable careers, hands-on training, competitive benefits, and opportunities for growth. Whether you're an experienced manufacturing professional or looking to start a new career, we provide the support and development you need to succeed.
At ALPLA, we invest in our people, promote from within, and foster a culture focused on safety, teamwork, innovation, and continuous improvement. From apprenticeship programs and technical training to leadership development opportunities, ALPLA is committed to helping employees build long-term careers.
What Can You Expect From ALPLA
Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Childcare and dependent care savings programs
Paid vacation and holidays
Company-paid life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement and educational assistance programs
Career growth and advancement opportunities
Employee recognition programs
Hands-on training and professional development
A stable, growing company committed to sustainability
What You Will Enjoy Doing
The Operations Manager is responsible for ensuring the safe, efficient, and profitable operation of the ALPLA production plant. This role provides leadership and direction to the production team, driving operational excellence through effective planning, resource management, and continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Manager ensures compliance with all safety, quality, and regulatory standards while meeting production targets and controlling costs to support overall business objectives.
Overall Plant Safety/OSHA Compliance
P&L Responsibility/Expense control
Group reporting
Budgeting and Investment Planning
Capacity Planning
Customer Service
Human Resources
Warehouse (if applicable)
Quality Assurance
Sales: Maintenance of existing accounts
Policies/Procedures
Machine and Infrastructure Maintenance
Implementation and proper usage of OPEX initiatives
Leading the Team
Recruits (with HR) new employees
Performs disciplinary actions
Assesses training needs of staff and ensures execution of training
Provides an active plant personnel development, training, and acknowledge sharing culture
Performs annual Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics:
Safety Risk Level : Proactively identifies and mitigates safety risks, with documented improvements or action plans implemented quarterly
Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE): Identifies and addresses root causes of downtime to improve OEE performance as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.
Waste Percentage:
Maintains waste levels at or below % of total production (target to be defined by plant standards).
Implements waste reduction initiatives, which contribute to an overall improvement that enables waste levels to be at or below the targets, as defined in the annual Target Declaration process.
Cost Controlling: Supports adherence to department budget by identifying cost-saving opportunities and reducing non-value-added activities
Competencies:
Being Resilient
Drives Engagement
Situational Adaptability
Directs Work
Develops Talent
Nimble Learning
Builds Effective Teams
Customer Focus
What Makes You Great
Required Bachelor Degree in Business/Engineering or related fields or equivalent education/work experience
At least 3 years of related experience required
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong organizational skills
Strong and proven team building capabilities
Basic understanding of corporate finance functions
Fundamental understanding of plastic manufacturing process
Technical aptitude
ALPLA is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: ALPLA is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at ALPLA are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. ALPLA will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.
Immigration sponsorship is not eligible for this role
Worksite address
marked tree, AR, 72365, US
Who can apply
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