Senior Operations Manager

About the role

Oversees the daily production operations and other assigned areas. Monitors operations for efficiency and safety, ensuring that all applicable regulatory requirements are met/followed. Develops production schedules to meet internal goals as well as expectations of customers. Oversees production staff, including hiring/training of personnel.

Essential Job Functions

• Establishes operational strategies to assure company objectives in the areas of safety, productivity, quality, customerservice, sales, human capital, cost and profitability
• Accountable for assigned site’s key performance metrics including machine and labor efficiencies and provides guidance todepartmental leaders to ensure scorecard objectives are met
• Proactively monitors site capacity and collaborates with other sites on scheduling optimization to meet internal andexternal customer on-time-delivery demands
• Collaborates with cross-functional leaders to set continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
• Prepares and manages the annual financial plan and monitors performance through forecasting and/or other company reports
• Ensures the overall maintenance and security of facilities, grounds, utilities and equipment
• Provides guidance on staffing, training, employee relations and performance management to develop and enhance the Operations function, working closely with direct reports
• Interacts with key stakeholders to provide technical support, explore new business opportunities, and/or resolve order problems or complaints
• Maintains industry, professional and technical knowledge by networking, attending industry events, and reviewing professional publications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Knowledge of methods, accepted practices, considerations and regulatory requirements associated with safety and protection of workers, environment and site
• Knowledge of the processes, tools and operational considerations for effective and efficient movement of goods and materials throughout the manufacturing cycle
• Knowledge of day-to-day and strategic issues, operational requirements and management of a manufacturing facility
• Knowledge of the existing and planned approaches and methods for manufacturing products or product components
• Knowledge of and ability to use and influence organization's policies, standards and procedures guiding manufacturing processes
• Ability to lead people and get results through others
• Ability to think ahead and plan over a specific time span
• Ability to establish high performance teams and a strong team player

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Primarily works in a production and/or warehouse setting with time also spent in an office setting
• Frequent walking and standing required
• Occasional travel required
• Occasional lifting up to 25 lbs.