Operations Manager - Forge

Essential Functions

• Establishes operations standards for safety, on-time delivery, quality, cost control, and waste reduction.
• Establishes manufacturing policies in Lean Manufacturing techniques, material usage, shipping and receiving, capacity planning, production scheduling, safety, customer satisfaction, employee relations and performance measures.
• Directs implementation and execution of manufacturing policies and continuous improvement practices throughout departments.
• Oversees the implementation of manufacturing schedules, manpower and facilities requirements, and safety programs.
• Provides leadership for problem resolution to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
• Directs and oversees the department’s operations budget to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements.

Qualifications

• Competencies:
  • Demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
  • The ability to organize and manage multiple priorities.
  • Manufacturing systems development and deployment.
  • Problem analysis and problem resolution at both a strategic and functional level.
  • Employee training and development.
  • Strong customer orientation.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
  • High-performance teams and a strong team player.
  • Commitment to company values.
  • Change management.
  • Organizational development.
  • Computer proficiency.

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Engineering or related field.
• Technical skills in Lean Manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma, Kaizen, Process Improvement, and production scheduling.
• 5-7 years management experience in the metals industry, preferably within a union environment.

Additional Notes

• Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.