Operations Manager

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager will oversee all daily, multi-shift operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed. Develop processes that will maximize safety, quality, productivity and employee engagement. The Operations Manager will drive continuous improvement and optimization of all processes.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day-to-day operations to exceed our customers’ expectations
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Be responsible for production output, product quality and on-time shipping
• Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
• Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
• Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
• Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop staff
• Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
• Commit to plant safety procedures
• Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Address, investigate and resolve employees’ issues
• Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts
• Other duties as assigned

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Willingness to cover multiple shifts as needed
• Proven managerial experience.
• Adequate knowledge of business and management principles (budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, and inventory processes
• Computer literacy
• Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
• Strong team building, decision-making and people management skills
• Knowledge of Logistics and Distribution processes is a plus
• Ability to read, write and speak English competently

Environmental Conditions: Manufacturing operations with dust, noise and temperature extremes.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person