Plastics Operations Sr Manager

GOJO Industries
parental leave, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Wooster
1147 Akron Road (Show on map)
Sep 30, 2025
Information about #32383 Plastics Operations Sr Manager Work Location: this role works daily from our Wooster, Ohio campus Shift: first shift *Formulated to Care* For more than 75 years, GOJO, Makers of PURELL has been powered by people who are energized by helping the world experience greater health and well-being. The positive impact of our PURELL hand and surface hygiene solutions is driven by our global community of highly collaborative and talented team members who love to learn, innovate, care for each other, and deliver our Purpose of Saving Lives and Making Life Better. Role Objective Is the leader of our plastics manufacturing division of our Wooster manufacturing facility and responsible for the division's daily manufacturing and quality. Partners with the Wooster Campus Plant Manager to achieve site safety, quality, operations, and cost objectives. Ensures execution of applicable elements of the Supply Chain Strategy. Oversees Shift Supervisors and operators within the plastics manufacturing division. Essential Functions and Responsibilities * Oversees and drives safe, compliant, efficient, and cost effective manufacturing operations * Coordinates with QA, Regulatory, Safety, and Environmental for necessary support the operations needs * Develop and implement strategies to promote efficient and cost effective work practices and monitor and analyze work practices and cost factors within the plant manufacturing team * Develop options and strategies for improved manufacturing, equipment, and business results * Ensures on-time in full (OTIF) and on time line items (OTLI) customer service targets are met for manufactured items * Coordinates activities of GPM operations with other departments to deliver on organizational projects and initiatives * Sets staffing levels and manages to meet financial budget & workforce planning objectives\ * Champions plant staff & supervisor growth & development * Reviews activity, operating, and production reports to determine coaching opportunities * Serves as member of Manufacturing Leadership Team * Performs special projects at the direction of the Manufacturing VP/Plant Manager #LI-Onsite Education and Experience BA/BS degree in Business/Engineering or a related field preferred Minimum three (3) years' supervisory experience in a team-based environment or ten (10) years' supervisory experience in a team-based, process oriented, customer focused, quality conscious, production environment. Lean/Six Sigma process improvement experience strongly desired Plastics manfuacturing experience required Experience driving cultural change and improving team morale strongly desired Supervision/Coordination * Supervises the activities of assigned operations and quality leaders * Coordinates support of engineering, scheduling, and quality control to achieve operational goals * Coordinates support of HROD to achieve workforce planning and workforce development goals * Coordinates support of Finance, Facilities, & Engineering in attainment & implementation of necessary capital * Coordinates with Facilities team to optimize the building and physical assests functionality, appearance, and space utilization. Travel Requirements Overnight Travel - sporadic - required. Travel between campus locations in Northeast Ohio as needed FLSA Status Exempt Compensation & Benefits The expected starting pay for this role is between 83,800.00 - 115,300.00 per year. Within this range, an offer will depend on factors such as level of experience and technical competencies relevant to this specific role, as well as internal equity considerations. In addition to base pay, all GOJO team members are bonus eligible. Click Here for a comprehensive list of benefits we offer including 401(k) match, parental leave, and onsite well-being care. To Apply: To apply for this position, please complete the online application process. You will have an opportunity to include your resume and a cover letter. GOJO is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States. Recruiters, Search Agencies or others referring candidates to GOJO Industries, Inc. without written authorization from GOJO Industries, Inc. Human Resources will not be compensated in any way for their online referral even if GOJO Industries, Inc. hires the candidate. GOJO does not seek or respond to unsolicited resumes for positions that are not listed in the Careers section.