Operations Manager na Seda North America
Seda North America · Mount Pleasant, Estados Unidos Da América · Onsite
- Senior
- Escritório em Mount Pleasant
Ready to Lead the Charge in Sustainable Manufacturing?
We’re not just making paper cups—we’re shaping the future of eco-friendly packaging. As a rapidly growing facility supplying major brands across North America, Seda North America is seeking a passionate and driven Operations Manager to lead our production floor to new heights.
If you thrive in fast-paced environments, know how to turn strategy into action, and want to be part of something that’s scaling fast, this is your moment.
As Operations Manager, you’ll be the heartbeat of our manufacturing operations— You’ll lead a cross-functional team with clarity and purpose, champion lean manufacturing principles, and collaborate closely with senior leadership to align operations with long-term business goals.
But this role is more than metrics and machinery. At Seda, we believe great products come from great people. That’s why we’re proud to be a Certified Great Place to Work® three years running—and you’ll play a key role in continuing that legacy. You’ll be a visible, trusted leader on the production floor, cultivating a culture of safety, respect, and continuous improvement. Your ability to inspire, coach, and connect with your team will be just as critical as your operational expertise.
If you're ready to lead with vision, energize a high-performing team, and deliver results that matter—we want to hear from you.
Explore Seda at: https://www.sedagroup.com/
What You Will Do:
Specific Duties:
• Lead and manage the operations team across all production areas—including Printing, Blanking, Labeling, and Forming—while overseeing labor, budgeting, and cost control to ensure alignment with business and customer requirements.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities in accordance with established goals, policies, and performance standards.
• Drive operational excellence through the implementation of Total Productive Maintenance (TPM), Lean Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives to optimize workflow and maximize return on investment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to define and uphold standards for cost control and waste reduction, while promoting a lean culture and deploying best-in-class manufacturing practices.
• Actively participate in daily and weekly Operations Staff Meetings, providing timely updates on performance, priorities, and progress.
• Foster strong cross-functional collaboration by communicating proactively with Sales, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, HR, Finance, and IT to resolve issues, streamline processes, and enhance overall results.
• Coordinate and maintain internal documentation for manufacturing process changes, particularly in response to new product applications or customer requirements.
• Analyze production data and prepare reports and recommendations by engaging with leadership to support planning, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with Materials Management to schedule production runs and ensure efficient resource allocation across manufacturing areas.
• Utilize project management tools to organize, track, and drive initiatives to completion.
• Oversee Print and Forming operations, engineering, and logistics, ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, Hygiene, Quality, and environmental regulations.
• Ensure production schedules are met consistently and efficiently.
• Develop and manage operational budgets, maintaining financial discipline and cost-effectiveness.
• Uphold GMP, ISO, and internal quality standards to deliver products that meet or exceed customer expectations.
• Play an active role in partnering with recruiter, retaining, and developing top talent across the operations team.
• Lead by example—coaching, mentoring, and cultivating a collaborative, solutions-oriented team culture focused on results and continuous growth.
• Ensure robust safety and environmental programs are in place and effectively managed.
• Serve as backup for the Senior Operations Manager or Shift Supervisors during absences or vacancies, as required by customer agreements.
• Remain flexible and responsive to evolving business needs—additional responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary by management.
What You Will Bring:
• A Master’s degree in Engineering or a Science-related field, with 5–7 years of hands-on production experience in print, packaging, or electromechanical manufacturing. An advanced degree in Business is a strong plus.
• Deep understanding of manufacturing processes, production equipment, workforce planning, and budget management.
• Proven expertise in Lean manufacturing, with a Six Sigma Green or Black Belt and a track record of leading Continuous Improvement (CI) initiatives.
• A personable, team-oriented leadership style with a strong focus on achieving business goals through collaboration and empowerment.
• Exceptional communication skills, paired with the drive and enthusiasm to deliver world-class performance across all levels of the organization.
• Outstanding interpersonal abilities and the capacity to inspire, coach, and motivate a large and diverse workforce.
• Solid financial acumen and a sharp commercial mindset, with the ability to balance operational efficiency and strategic growth
What does Seda Offer?
- Competitive Wages + shift differential
- Great Place to Work Certified
- Exceptional clean, food-safe environment
- On the job training and career growth
- Strong, helpful team culture
- Competitive wages
- 10 Paid Holidays + PTO
- Comprehensive benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision (First of the month following date of hire.)
- Company paid Life and Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending
- 401(K) with company match, (starting Day 1)
- Education Assistance
- Community involvement opportunities
Physical Requirements
- Ability to frequently lift, push and pull up to 50lb weight unassisted
- Stand and walk for a full 8-hour shift
- Comfortable with climbing, balancing, and noisy environments
- Wear all required PPE and follow safety protocols
Ready to make your mark on a team that values your expertise and invests in your future?
Apply today and let’s build something great together!
Seda North America provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetics or protected veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Seda North America complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.
