Helena Industries, LLC Hiring for Operations Manager Job at Des Moines, IA Full Time

As part of the plant’s executive management team, the Operations Manager will be responsible for managing and directing employees in daily production activities to meet our customer’s requirements and maximize the company’s operational effectiveness. This position is also responsible for producing products of the highest quality meeting all QA standards and ensuring that all work performed is done in a safe, responsible manner by following all safety rules and procedures.

The employee’s primary duty must be the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of Helena or Helena’s customers. This also includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

What your day may look like

• Manages and develops the team in the production area to establish our company culture that supports our R.A.P.I.D.S. core values and trusted resource brand.
• Coordinates activities with other departments including inventory, supply chain, maintenance and SHE regulatory for production campaign planning, production startup, review of SOP, production close out, problem solving and incident investigation.
• Supervises communications with active toll customers concerning production campaigns, plant tours and inspections for all approved outside parties.
• Maintains an understanding of all QA methodology for our products to ensure that all quality requirements, processes and procedures are met.
• Creates and manages training in all phases of production operation including operation of equipment, safety, packaging and line troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Maintains an understanding of all customer and the company’s reporting requirements in OPM and Kronos for labor tracking.
• Ensures that training and accurate timely reporting is performed in all production areas and for labor tracking to batches or activities for accurate product costing.
• Creates budget results for assigned product area to include allocation of resources, risk management, production efficiencies and overall cost management to meet customer and company requirements.
• Responsible for safety performance, regulatory compliance performance, quality performance and production efficiency within assigned areas.
• Analyzes and maintains throughput rates and on-stream time by demonstrating strong analytical ability to achieve maximum operational results.
• Reviews utilization rates by area and product and makes recommendations and improvements to processing as needed.
• Develops and meets plant operation budgets.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.

Education and experience needed for this position

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, engineering or related field is required.
• Five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment is required. Three years of this experience must be in a leadership position.
• A high school diploma and 12 years of manufacturing experience with demonstrated increasing responsibility including five years of leadership experience will be considered.

Other skills that will help you succeed

• Ability to handle simultaneous projects.
• Prioritizes work effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong leadership, problem solving and decision making skills.
• Knowledgeable of contract requirements, quality control requirements, technical data and formula blending.
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing schedule.
• Mechanical aptitude.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and knowledge of Oracle is preferred.
• May be required to pass OSHA respirator physical.
• Must be available to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to travel by various means

Being a leader at Helena

At Helena, we lead by example. Our leaders are expected to demonstrate the same qualities that we value in our employees – integrity, passion and accountability. When you become a leader at Helena, you are not just overseeing a team of people, you are inspiring and empowering those around you to be better each day. And when our leaders do that, success comes naturally.

In this leadership role, you will oversee the Production Associate, Formulator, Crew Leader, Production Supervisor and the Area Manager. This includes carrying out leadership responsibilities such as interviewing, hiring, training and coaching employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees and addressing complaints and resolving problems by following all of Helena’s policies, procedures and applicable laws.

Your work environment and the physical aspects of the job

There are potential hazards associated with any chemical manufacturing business but at Helena Industries safety is our highest priority. We seek out extensive safety measures including engineered solutions and personal protective equipment and put them in place to minimize exposure to anything that could potentially be harmful to our employees.

The work environment for this position is that of a typical plant environment where the noise level is usually moderate to loud. In this position, you will regularly work near moving equipment/mechanical parts and could be exposed to fumes, airborne particles, chemical and biological hazards, vibrations and a risk of electrical shock. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 50 pounds.

Lab and office positions at the plant would only have occasional exposure if they must go out into the plant.

Who we are

Helena Industries has provided formulations and packaging solutions for companies around the world for over 60 years. As one of the largest chemical toll manufacturer’s and service companies in the U.S., we set the bar for the industry in ensuring the safety of our clients’ technology, brand and assets with integrity and pride.

Helena is a special place to be

At Helena, we are family. Our employees take care of each other and support each other at work and in their personal life. Our family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment that allows our employees to be high-performers because they feel comfort and compassion from their leader and team.

Our family-like culture is centered on our employees who embody our core values which we refer to as R.A.P.I.D.S. – Responsive, Attitude, Proactive, Integrity, Dependability and Safety. At Helena Industries, you will find transparent and open communication. We care about our employees and value their opinions. We appreciate that our employees want to understand their contribution to the company’s mission, that they take ownership of their responsibilities and then are trusted to perform.

At Helena Industries, you will find recognition for hard work and positive reinforcement through excellent benefits, competitive pay and daily workplace interactions.

Helena’s commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Helena, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all our employees feel safe, valued and have the opportunity to succeed. We embrace different backgrounds and human experiences because our customers are also diverse. When we all show deep appreciation for each other and our customers it builds trust that strengthens Helena and keeps us competitive.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job responsibilities.

Stay connected to Helena

For the latest job postings and company news, visit us at https://helenaagri.com/careers.

Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

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