Operations Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing team in achieving production excellence.

Principle Responsibilities

• Manage a staff of supervisors to ensure timely production and to meet key requirements related to safety, service levels, cost, and quality.
• Develop and implement methods to improve productivity within established payroll and expense budgets.
• Plan and execute strategies that support production objectives through leadership of cross-functional teams.
• Promote employee development through effective verbal and written communications, cross-training skills, and appropriate use of teams to support problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Monitor production, anticipate and solve problems on time, and identify opportunities for improvement to meet production goals.
• Establish and maintain KPI’s to measure plant performance.
• Identify and lead projects and kaizen events supporting continuous improvement of the value stream.
• Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
• Communicate daily with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
• Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
• Recommend and implement improvements to production capability, tooling, and machine replacement through CapEx projects.
• Cook up and facilitate activities that respond to customer and market needs by working with Sales/Marketing.
• Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.
• Set productivity and project goals for each manufacturing supervisor.
• Develop workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
• Ensure staffing levels are maintained based on workload.
• Work closely with the Shipping team to make sure there is communication as to when the product will be ready, to ensure we are shipping promptly.
• Conduct daily meetings with the production supervisors, scheduling, and warehouse to make sure everyone agrees with the daily plan.
• Drive cost reduction/continuous improvement projects.
• Direct training as needed for the team regarding policies, procedures, product, etc.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication, leadership, computer, and a high degree of managerial ability to accomplish objectives while maintaining control of operations and costs.
• Understanding of Lean Principles and Six Sigma application and usage.
• Demonstrated coaching skills, accurately identifying strengths and development needs in others; giving clear, motivating, and constructive feedback; and providing challenging assignments and opportunities for development.
• Proven ability to implement and execute programs in support of corporate strategy.
• Problem solving and analysis, careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives, and consequences.
• Understanding of the manufacturing processes and procedures.
• Ability to influence and shape the decisions of others and to work through issues or conflicts to create.
• Fosters Open Communication by promoting open discussion of ideas, providing others with open access to information, and listening willingly to input and concerns.
• Makes sound decisions in a timely and confident manner.
• Proven interpersonal skills in motivating, problem-solving, counseling, evaluating, and training team members.

Education/Experience

• A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Minimum 3 -5 years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system is required.

Additional Information

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