** Operations Manager

About the role

The Operations Manager directs the daily operations of the assigned Value Stream(s) or operations to provide adequate resources, on-going work direction and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures. In this role, the Operations Manager will be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of Lean methodologies and will develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all manufacturing, warehouse, shipping and receiving departments
• Set goals and establish metrics for the departments
• Manage department with zero recordable injuries
• Manage quality systems and responsible for all out of box quality within these departments
• Strive for an OTD of 90% or better through scheduling and execution
• Manage productivity levels with the departments
• Supports site lean initiatives; helps ensure that lean enterprise-driven activities support and further the strategic goals of the business
• Continuously improve productivity, flow, Kanban, changeovers, predictive maintenance etc. through the implementation of Lean principles
• Decrease scrap levels and identify all forms of waste for elimination
• Audit processes are developed and implemented to ensure defined processes are effective and maintained.
• Current on contemporary systems and automated techniques and uses such tools to optimize the tracking and flow of materials and information.
• Train staff on safety standards and company policies and regularly emphasize safety and maintain accident/incident free records.
• Provides direction and leadership to the scheduling and inventory control department; manages resources to support schedules, priorities and customers.
• Manage the warehouse activities, including the cycle count process, material storage and cross building deliveries
• Establish stretch goals/metrics for the value stream – define success.
• Actively participate in and lead self-directed Kaizen events
• Lead/support the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans across the value stream.
• Be highly visible to associates and promote hands-on, high involvement approaches to problem solving
• Support new product development by driving the operations requirements
• Review/Ensure success of the day-to-day production activities within the value stream while driving improvements.
• Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and support the production safety programs.
• Lead/support cross functional performance Gemba and drive improvements.
• Drive cross-functional execution and track daily performance using process center communication boards daily ensuring root cause analysis and counter measures are identified.
• Conduct safety investigations as needed
• Perform 5S audits/safety training
• Responsible for developing and monitoring standard work and quality standards
• Perform layered process audits and quality audits
• Conduct OTD analysis and update sales order advisory
• Manage resources of the assigned areas of the value stream.
• Manage assigned resources to or below budgetary levels
• Ensure accuracy and proper management of inventory and build schedules
• Ensure timely disposition of scrap and non-conforming materials
• Execute, manage and coordinate department’s vacation schedule to ensure adequate coverage and completion of departments work products throughout the year
• Provide input and make recommendations for requisitioning, placing, and training of employees assigned to designated production area.
• Develop and deliver complete, fair, accurate and meaningful employee performance reviews
• Responsible for assigned team’s adherence to company policies and procedure.
• Award and discipline as appropriate
• Develop talent via training and career direction discussions.
• Ensure cross training of employees is conducted for development and skills matrix is updated
• Manage timely screening and hiring of new production employees and direct reports.

Requirements

• Leverage lean manufacturing concepts experience (layouts, material, performance to Takt, etc.)
• Scheduling and planning concepts experience including material distribution (stockroom, finished goods inventory, shipping, and receiving)
• Strong computer skills, be organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple projects.
• Ability to lead and coordinate multi-functional team projects.
• Ability to develop leaders.
• Self-motivated and possess excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Must be able to positively motivate employees to drive change.
• Proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of routine database activity, Microsoft Outlook E-mail software, Internet software, Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software, Microsoft Excel Spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word Processing software. ERP /data analytics experience is strongly preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from four-year college or university in Business or Engineering field is preferred.
• 8+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.