Operations Manager

About the role

Responsible for overall operations at an assigned plant including, but not limited to, supply management, production scheduling, manufacturing, shipping, warehouse, maintenance, people management, and implementation of change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Manage effective health & safety and all related compliance, quality assurance standards and training and development of assigned staff.
• Develops and manages budget for site operations.
• Builds a safety culture and drives the implementation of safety policies and training in compliance with the company safety program and OSHA regulations to eliminate work-related injuries.
• Sets up a review process to analyze production, quality control, maintenance and operational data to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
• Confers with managers to establish production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain necessary data on customer orders and delivery.
• Plans, monitors and directs production and establish priorities, balancing effective customer service and cost factors and optimizing utilization of people and equipment within a just-in-time environment.
• Develops and implement operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality and safety.
• Oversees the revision of product schedules and priorities as a result of equipment failure or operating problems and consult with Engineering on equipment modification and other continuous improvement efforts.
• Supervises schedules and evaluates the work performance of direct and indirect reports.
• Fosters positive working relationships and responds proactively to performance concerns; discipline; employee complaints, concerns or problems; and other employee relations matters.
• Ensures consistency in the application of Company policies and procedures.
• PARTNERS WITH REGIONAL OPERATIONS LEADERS TO MANAGE THE PROFITABILITY FOR THE PLANT. ACTIVE CHAMPION OF ALL QUALITY AND LEAN INITIATIVES.

Requirements

• 5 - 10 Years' experience in manufacturing, supply chain, materials management, logistics and quality control.
• 5+ Years' experience in Safety and Risk programs.
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.

Qualifications

• Lean Manufacturing experience - green belt preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and compliance.
• Experience with budgeting and financial management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision
• Annual employee contribution to HSA
• 401K with company match
• Paid Time Off / Vacation
• 12 company holidays
• Sick days
• Company paid short- and long-term disability
• Paid parental leave
• Discount programs including Friends and family discounts
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Reimbursement