Operations Manager -

Headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, MacLean Power Systems (MPS) is a leading manufacturer of mission-critical and engineered components for the electric utility, telecommunications, and civil markets. Established in 1986, MPS has grown substantially and now operates as a standalone company with over 2,000 team members worldwide. We are renowned for our commitment to quality, responsiveness, and safety, and our focus on vertical integration ensures the highest standards across our product lines. We operate seventeen production facilities across North America and continually invest in our manufacturing capabilities.

About the role

Manages manufacturing operations duties and activities for one or more plants or manufacturing facilities.

Responsibilities

• Seek to improve the organization's financial performance and competitive positioning through continuous improvement of production-related processes
• Study the organization's manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for process improvement or efficiency optimization
• Develop a manufacturing plan and production schedule that increases profit while reducing overhead
• Establish quality and safety standards and track vendor or organizational performance
• Modify employee schedules or staffing plans to reduce labor costs while meeting output expectations
• Complete all necessary documents fully and accurately
• Adhere to 5S standards (e.g., maintain cleanliness of work area, etc.)
• Follow all Safety, Environmental, and Quality policies and procedures
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Comprehensive knowledge of the field's concepts and principles
• Perform complex tasks typically following established processes
• Lead and direct the work of other employees and has full authority for personnel decisions
• Primarily focused on administering established policies and procedures; may have some impact on departmental budgeting, strategic planning, and procedural change
• Typically requires a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience

Skills

• Intermediate verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to foster teamwork
• Decision-making skills
• Problem management
• Management skills
• Problem/situation analysis
• Analytical thinking skills
• Planning skills