Operations Manager - Lawrence Production Center

Hallmark • Lawrence, KS • 2h ago

Description

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JOB OVERVIEW

You'll be at the heart of our production center, helping millions of customers across the world enjoy Hallmark products. As a Production Operations Manager, you'll join a diverse supply chain leadership team and play a key role in driving operational excellence across our facility. You will lead and develop managers and frontline teams, collaborate with cross-functional partners, and champion continuous improvement to achieve quality, cost, and service goals in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

SHIFT DETAILS

This position is a full-time, exempt role supporting a 24/7, multi-shift manufacturing operation. Work schedules may vary based on business needs and operational requirements.

THE RESPONSIBILITIES WE'LL TRUST YOU WITH

You will lead a large, multi-shift production area, directing and coordinating work through your management team to ensure productivity, serviceability, quality, and cost targets are met. Some of your responsibilities include:

Leading all activities within your assigned production area, ensuring goals and objectives are achieved in alignment with plant and company priorities.

Managing and developing exempt leaders and indirectly leading large teams of non-exempt employees across multiple shifts.

Driving lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, using disciplined problem-solving tools such as PDCA, A3, and Kaizen to reduce waste, improve flow, and enhance performance.

Developing and managing area budgets, monitoring costs, throughput, and key performance metrics to ensure operational targets are met.

Championing significant process improvements and technology enhancements to maintain Hallmark's competitive edge in printing and converting operations.

Building a culture of engagement, accountability, and safety while modeling Hallmark's leadership behaviors and values.

Partnering with plant leadership and key business stakeholders to support strategic initiatives and deliver results.

Important things to know:

This job will be located at our facility in Lawrence, KS. (Relocation assistance will not be provided.)

In the production areas there is some noise. Hearing protection is provided by Hallmark.

This role supports a continuous operation; occasional extended hours or weekend work may be required based on business needs.

YOUR AREAS OF KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree required

5-7 years of operational and/or supply chain management experience

Demonstrated experience leading exempt leaders and large production teams

Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)

Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, printing, or production operations

Experience in a manufacturing environment with printing, converting, or packaging processes

Lean manufacturing experience and demonstrated use of continuous improvement tools

SAP experience, particularly SCP and/or MTI

Ability to coach, mentor, and develop leaders in a dynamic, multi-shift operation

WHY YOU'LL LOVE WORKING AT HALLMARK

We want to help you be your best - at work and at home, now and in the future. It's why providing benefits to support you and your family's well-being is one of the most important investments Hallmark makes.

Your Health: Medical, vision, and dental plans; Specialized plan option for people with @type 2 diabetes; Short-term and long-term disability coverage; Life and accident insuranceYour Well-Being: On-site registered nurses who provide health consultations and optional seasonal vaccinations. Health rewards program (earn up to $400 per year).Your Finances: A 401(k) with a 4% company match vested from day one. Health savings (HSA) or Flexible spending (FSA) accounts.Your Life: During your first year, you'll receive 18 days (144 hours) of PTO and 10 paid holidays. Paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and comprehensive fertility benefits for eligible employees.Your Work Environment: Climate-controlled and safety-first environment; On-site café with hot and cold meals; On-site Hallmark store with 50%-75% discounts; Inclusive environment and relaxed dress code, with a few safety rules to follow (close-toed shoes required).Your Career: A career with Hallmark can take you anywhere. Our career paths are shaped by your talents and ambitions, whether you're looking to advance in leadership or explore new opportunities across the company.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

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