Manager, Operations

About the role

At Forte Opening Solutions, we create pathways to possibilities. We empower our employees to shape the future of our industry. Join a team where craftsmanship meets cutting-edge technology, and where your ideas can open new doors. Together, we build not just products, but a culture of excellence and collaboration.

The Operations Manager creates and fulfills monthly and quarterly production schedules to achieve Planned Revenue, Labor Contribution Margins, On-Time Delivery, and Quality. This position directs all production personnel to ensure customer commitments are met and is responsible for manufacturing operations, implementing lean manufacturing, and maximizing production.

Responsibilities

• Implements strategic programs that improve labor efficiency, on-time delivery, continuous quality improvement, workplace safety, and exceed customer requirements.
• Generates monthly reports to communicate program contributions, lead-times, on-time delivery, continuous improvement efforts, and manufacturing issues and needs.
• Drives a corporate culture that focuses on facts, tangible results, and behaviors.
• Provides input for selection of appropriate manufacturing equipment to ensure cost-efficient solutions within company budget guidelines.
• Maintains manufacturing staff by recruiting, selecting, orienting, and training employees; maintaining a safe and secure work environment; developing personal growth opportunities.
• Accomplishes staff results by communicating job goals and expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures.
• Produces products by establishing production planning systems; maintaining good manufacturing practices, enforcing quality standards, improving products and processes.
• Interfaces closely with Plant GM and Supply Chain Manager to develop purchasing and logistical systems, inventory, and production control requirements.
• Achieves financial objectives by establishing objectives; developing budgets; controlling costs; maximizing use of available assets.
• Provides leadership to ensure product quality meets specifications and criteria for all products shipped from the plant.
• Ensures efficient utilization of plant personnel and equipment to meet productivity and cost-effectiveness goals.
• Leads a trained and motivated workforce capable of implementing and executing the business strategy.
• Works with all functional departments to actively pursue manufacturing excellence programs and fosters a “one Plant” partnership with peers to achieve aligned goals.
• Develops and implements with Plant GM an annual operating plan including capital plan, cost-down projects, production department budget, eliminating non-value, and defining Six Sigma & Kaizen profit improvement programs across the plant.
• Behaves continuously and consistently with desired Forte Mprove values and characteristics.
• Communicates and facilitates meetings effectively.
• Identifies and resolves issues skillfully and in a timely manner.
• Keeps abreast of emerging technology and industry practice.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or Operations.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of related experience in Manufacturing Management preferred.
• Experience, knowledge, or training in Six Sigma Lean Methodologies manufacturing.
• Six Sigma Lean GB certification highly desired or ability to obtain within 12 months.

Skills

• Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to create and drive change and effectively communicate throughout the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Excellent organizational skills, leadership qualities, and computer literacy.
• Ability to supervise is essential for success in this position.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Competent in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, and MS Project.
• Works with integrity and respect, displaying a high degree of tact and diplomacy.
• Familiar with various measuring devices and analyzing information.
• Good understanding of HR and Financial acumen is highly desired.