Manager, Operations Product Execution

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Product Execution Manager will manage the team of Operations Project Managers and will be responsible for managing overall execution of product lines for projects which includes setting up production strategy for backlogged and forecasted projects, review project performance and guide team on execution issues. Product Execution Manager will Coordinate with engineering, purchasing, operations project managers, quality, and project managers to ensure project requirements are met and shall be responsible for overall project performance related to cost, quality, schedule, and safety in a project-oriented environment.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop Production / Project Execution Plan for the assigned product / project to meet delivery schedule.
• Develop labor forecast planning & developing manufacturing strategy for the projects.
• Direct and coordinate operations across all TAS manufacturing facilities to ensure completion of projects within budget and in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Develops and publishes project performance related to KPI or metrics.
• Track and report progress to the manufacturing and project schedules & budgets and communicates progress. Alerts management of cost and labor overruns.  Makes recommendations and implements solutions to mitigate risk related to the same.
• Work closely with the Master Scheduler on internal, customer and vendor schedules to ensure that execution plans are in alignment.
• Coordinates Engineering, Purchasing, Planning, Quality Control and Project Managers to ensure project requirements are communicated and met.
• Hires, trains, develops, and appraises staff effectively. 
• Addresses employee performance issues in a timely manner and in accordance with company policies, consulting with Human resources as appropriate.
• Develops and implements standard work procedures to continually improve overall department productivity. Trains and informs employees of new work methods and procedures.
• Identifies, recommends, and prioritizes the acquisition of tools and other capital equipment to improve overall efficiency of the department. 
• Any other duties as assigned by TAS.

JOB SKILLS:

• Familiarity with project performance metrics such as Earned Value Analysis (EVA), Cost Performance Index (CPI) and Schedule Performance Index (SPI).
• Committed to excellence and high standards; must be willing to foster a positive environment.
• Strong organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work multiple projects simultaneously and function in a fast-paced environment.
• A self-starter that can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate and work effectively and professionally with superiors and peers as well as with individuals both inside and outside the company.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Word, Outlook & knowledge of Primavera / MS Project usage.

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• Bachelor’s / master’s degree in industrial or mechanical Engineering from an accredited four-year engineering program.
• A substitution of military leadership and/or technical work experience will be considered in lieu of an engineering degree.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• 10+ years of experience as an Industrial / Manufacturing Engineer, Operations Manager, or other related role in a heavy/industrial manufacturing environment.
• 3+ years’ experience in a supervisory level manufacturing or operations position
• Experience in developing & monitoring Labor Budgets, ETC / EAC for the projects.
• Proficiency in ERP systems
• Experience in building and working with bills of material and monitoring work orders in an MRP system.
• High proficiency in Blueprint reading and P&ID interpretation.
• Experience with Lean (or other waste elimination processes), ISO 9001 (or other QMS).

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Six Sigma Green Belt Certification

• Some heavy lifting and considerable moving of equipment required.
• Lifting of objects up to 50lbs.
• Regularly exposed to dust, odors, oil, fumes, and noise.
• Exposed to a combination of normal office type environments and shop environments.
• Safety glasses required while performing tasks.
• Ability to work in a non-temperature-controlled environment.
• Steel-toe boots required in manufacturing facility.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Join a team driven to excel in all that we do!  When you join TAS, you join a Houston-headquartered private company with a solid reputation built on outstanding value, integrity, and customer focus.  We offer our customers and employees the best of both worlds:  a small company feel with the resources, talent, process, and international reach of a large company.

TAS delivers innovative packaged modular systems that are engineered and manufactured in one of our Houston, TX facilities and utilized in data centers, power, and commercial/industrial utility system applications.  TAS has successfully delivered and commissioned over 520 packages to over 33 countries.  The company is headquartered in Houston, TX and has five ISO 9001 certified manufacturing facilities in Houston, encompassing 1.3M sq. feet with proximity to major shipping ports and interstate highways.  TAS manages all logistics and transportation facilitating accelerated construction at customer’s facilities.

TAS’ fastest growing business is the data center market.  By applying deep expertise in cooling, thermodynamics, and power, TAS has developed an entire product line that revolutionizes data center delivery. 

With our tremendous market potential, advanced technological systems, entrepreneurial culture as well as a talented and productive workforce, we continue to set and exceed aggressive market penetration and financial goals.  More information is available on the company website at: www.tas.com.

IMPORTANT NOTICE: TAS has implemented a non-smoking hiring policy effective January 1, 2012, under which Individuals considered for employment will need to pass a drug test which includes a nicotine panel.    

The above declarations are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job described, nor are they intended to be such a listing of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Rather, they are intended only to describe the general nature of the job.

Applications and resumes will be kept on file for a limited time and the Company is under no duty or obligation to contact applicants if they are not selected for the job applied for or if other jobs become available in the future. Applicants that desire to apply for a job that becomes available at the Company in the future, should submit a new employment application or resume.

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.