McWane Ductile Ohio - Poles Operations Manager

About the role

The Operations Manager will be required to work out of the Coshocton, OH facility (this is not a remote position).

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and hold direct reports accountable (3 supervisors, 1 maintenance supervisor, 1 engineer)
• Attend weekly meetings, including quality, safety, maintenance, and others as needed
• Facilitate shift changes, promote collaboration, and bridge gaps between teams and departments across production, engineering, and maintenance
• Manage and improve conversion cost; labor management – hours / manning, line maintenance, component management – inventory / purchasing
• Be a servant leader: provide tools and resources for success, develop team members, coordinate day-to-day operations to achieve goals, foster team cohesion
• Promote quality production and own results: define and adhere to ISO 9001 processes, collaborate with quality manager to implement processes, take corrective action – identify root causes, conduct analysis, develop, and implement action plans
• Own safety procedures: use “near miss” tracking and “non-routine hazards awareness” to keep team members safe, execute existing programs and ensure adherence in daily operations
• Design and implement systems and structures in operations, safety, and inventory – Champion for continuous improvement
• Anticipate day-to-day production needs, coordinate schedules to meet customer commitments, prioritize unforeseen challenges, and solve issues permanently
• Evaluate, modify, and solidify Operator Work Instructions (OWIs) to create consistency, establish process discipline, and increase efficiency and productivity

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing industry
• Experience managing a team of 15+
• Experience working for a company with 100+ employees
• Track record of demonstrated improvements / results
• 4-year degree or equivalent work experience
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Preferred Experience

• 8+ years’ experience as a manufacturing operations manager or similar role
• 5+ years’ experience in manufacturing industry
• Stable, long-term work history (5+ years at one company)
• Experience working in a facility with 200+ people
• Experience working a hard labor industry
• 4-year degree in engineering, operations, business, or related field
• Master’s degree in business administration

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.