About APPLIED Adhesives:

We have you covered.

Nobody knows more about adhesives than APPLIED Adhesives. We are passionate about solving complex challenges with innovative adhesive products and offerings. APPLIED is the industry leader in helping manage costs, reduce waste, and make entire operations run more efficiently. From adhesives, equipment, parts, and service, we have you covered.

With world-class adhesive products, equipment, and parts along with visionary leadership, unparalleled expertise, and an agile, responsive service team, we're not happy simply staying put. Every day, we leverage our technical expertise and passion for problem solving for the benefit of our customers and the future of our company

We have countless victories that we could celebrate, but we're more interested in looking forward than back. We've collected the talent and skills to continue innovating new product solutions and applications in emerging industries. We have the fortitude to not only accept challenges, but to seek them out. And we have the confidence and determination to become the most sought-after adhesive solutions partner.

Come join us!

The Role:

We are seeking a highly skilled Operations Manager to oversee our manufacturing facility in Brooklyn Center, MN. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the plant's operations, including production, quality control, safety, and maintenance.

This is an on-site role, located in Brooklyn Center, MN. Only candidates who live in the Twin Cities, MN. area will be considered.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement process improvements using Lean strategies to improve production efficiency and cost reduction
• Ensure that all production targets are met or exceeded
• Manage and motivate a team of production staff
• Ensure that all products meet or exceed quality standards
• Ensure that all safety regulations are followed
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and customers
• Manage plant maintenance and repair activities
• Ensure that all plant equipment is properly maintained and serviced
• Prepare and manage the plant's budget
• Provide regular reports to senior management on plant performance
• Production and resource planning

You Are Ideal for This Role If You:

• Have strong planning and organization skills
• Are an experienced Manufacturing leader with direct reports
• Is a good communicator and is focused on safety, quality and delivery

Physical Requirements:

• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand
• Constantly operates machinery
• Frequently moves items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• The ability to observe details at close range (within a few feet of the observer)

Experience and Qualifications:

• Proven Manufacturing management experience
• Strong leadership and management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and procedures
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
• Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred, but open to candidates with a HS Diploma and relevant work experience

Why Work for Us:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits
• 401k Match
• Flexible and Team-Oriented work environment
• Generous PTO policy
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career and talent development opportunities as well as opportunities for personal growth

Leading with Integrity, Collaboration, and Passion

In today's dynamic business landscape, these core values serve as the compass guiding our actions and decisions. Whether it's demonstrating leadership, fostering collaboration, igniting passion, upholding integrity, or maintaining a relentless customer focus, these principles shape our mission, vison and values, and drive our commitment to excellence.

Our Core Values:

Leadership

We are the leaders we wish to follow at work and in our communities.

Collaborative

One team delivering exceptional value and service.

Passion

We enthusiastically pursue excellence.

Integrity

We choose to be ethical and trustworthy.

Relentless Customer Focus

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Typical work is in a climate-controlled environment requiring regular use of computer and electronic equipment.

We are an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.