Operations Manager

Location: Mesa, AZ | Department: 0625

About the role

The Operations Manager will lead the Operations team in Mesa, AZ that includes: Cable manufacturing, SiO2 Operations, Assembly Operations, Purchasing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance. This is a Senior Management position responsible for continuing an operation that supports excellent customer service, on time delivery and unquestioned product quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Assembly, SiO2, Cable Manufacturing, Materials/Planning and Supply Chain
• Supervise the Operations team that includes Production Supervisors, Planners, and Maintenance
• Develop a strong and effective Operations team
• Provide positive and objective coaching/mentorship of team members
• Implement an optimal organizational structure to grow and support the growing business in Mesa
• Focus on results: drive the team to achieve OTD, quality and financial metrics including revenue and profitability targets
• Participate in establishing Operations goals and objectives. Monitor progress
• Strive for superior customer service (on-time delivery and responsiveness)
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement through rigorous root cause analysis, improvement initiatives and the application of Lean tools and techniques
• Plan and recommend necessary resources to ensure success, including capital equipment, team members, appropriate facilities, effective infrastructure and materials
• Promote environmental, health and safety philosophies and processes that reduce workplace injuries
• Emphasize and reinforce TMS Core Values, EHS/Quality policies and Safety procedures

Requirements

Minimum 7 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for growing a customer-focused business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering strongly preferred.
• MBA preferred.

Skills

• Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, teach, train and motivate others.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth industry; willing to be hands-on and take initiative.
• Excellent project management and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing.
• Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office Suite.
• Solid communication skills.
• Strong orientation towards customer focus and teamwork.
• Travel up to 15%.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• HSA and FSA
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 401(k) plan with automatic 3% company contribution and 50% company match on the first 8% of employee contributions

Schedule

• 1st Shift
• FLSA: Salaried Exempt