Converting Operations Manager — Laminating, Coating & Slitting

Lead the Line. Elevate the Output. It’s 7:00 AM in Fairfield, NJ. You’re walking the floor, greeting operators by name, scanning KPIs on the production board, and aligning the day’s plan. A customer rush order just came in, a coater needs a quick changeover, and a new operator is shadowing your best slitter lead. You thrive here—balancing people, process, and product to deliver safe, high-quality results on time. Your Day, At a Glance Set the pace: Build and adjust production schedules to match demand, balance resources, and keep commitments. Optimize the run: Monitor throughput on laminators, coaters, slitters, and sheeters; remove roadblocks and fine-tune changeovers. Champion quality: Partner closely with QA to uphold strict standards, investigate variances, and prevent recurrence. Develop people: Lead, coach, and mentor a diverse production team; cultivate a safe, engaged, and accountable culture. Work cross-functionally: Coordinate with logistics and procurement to ensure materials, inventory, and shipments are synchronized. Drive improvement: Analyze production data to target waste, boost OEE, and embed best practices. Protect the team: Enforce safety protocols and company policies without compromise. What You’ll Bring Bachelor’s degree preferred (Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related) or equivalent hands-on manufacturing leadership experience. Proven success as a Production Manager or similar role in a factory environment. Deep knowledge of production methods and quality control systems. Strong leadership and supervisory skills with clear, confident communication (bilingual Spanish/English a plus and used on the floor). Comfort with data analysis and production management software. Resourceful problem-solver with keen attention to detail and adaptability in a fast-moving setting. Core Proficiencies Leadership / People Management Language: Spanish Manufacturing Instruction (MI) Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) Supervisory Experience Production Optimization Production Planning & Scheduling Inventory Management & Control Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Scheduling Experience Equipment You’ll Oversee Laminators, coaters, slitters, and sheeters If you’re a hands-on leader who loves turning complexity into flow and people into high-performing teams, Fairfield is where you’ll make your mark.

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