OPERATIONS MANAGER II

Join the largest manufacturer of tile and natural stone in the United States and watch your career stand out with Dal-Tile, a subsidiary of Mohawk Industries.
Our close-knit team of dedicated professionals has made us the success we are today. In exchange for their hard work, we support our people with a family-friendly work environment, a commitment to promoting from within, unique benefits that go beyond just medical and dental, and a belief that every employee deserves a productive life outside of work. If this sounds outstanding to you, take the first step forward and explore a career with Dal-Tile.
Recruiting Profile
Dal-Tile is currently seeking an exceptional Operations Manager to join our TEAM! As the Operations Manager, we need someone who is ready to provide a variety of support such as direct and coordinate the overall floor tile manufacturing operation while ensuring quantity, quality, safety, and cost control are met.
Primary Objective
Directs and coordinates the overall quarry tile manufacturing operation at the production site to ensure all objectives (quantity, quality, safety, cost control, etc.) are met.
Major Function and Scope
Directs daily plant operation and oversees daily production/staff meetings.
Ensures safe and healthful working conditions for associates and ensures an organized work environment.
Establishes, maintains, and analyzes budgets, records, and other controls to continually minimize costs consistent with efficient operations.
Conducts reviews of quality system.
Recommends and implements approved capital projects.
Implements production processes for new products.
Ensures appropriate training of organization as needed.
Ensures continuous and efficient production in desired quantities and in a timely manner to meet logistic schedules.
Monitors and conducts reviews of quality system.
Oversees scheduling that meets production objectives in coordination with other areas.
Establishes improvements in each department to improve safety, quality and production to reflect best practices.
Ensures appropriate training of organization as needs are identified.
Coaches and reviews performance of exempt level direct reports.
Supervise personnel responsible for manufacturing, scheduling and processing functions.
Directly responsible for analyzing, evaluating, and improving the performance of these functions while monitoring cost productivity.
Develops and directs subordinate departmental managers into a highly motivated group to meet assigned objectives and maximize profits.
Resolves problems, which arise between the interrelated departments providing services to production.
Conducts formal and informal training sessions with his or her subordinates to motivate improvement in their performance.
Establishes operating procedures to control variable conditions, which may arise in various departments.
Directs the investigation of major production problems and expedites corrective action to minimize adverse effects on production and quality levels.
Experience and Knowledge Required
Bachelor's degree in Management, Business, Ceramics or related field is highly preferred or 7+ years of Operations Management experience in a manufacturing environment is required.
Knowledge of ceramic industry and ISO quality standards is preferred.
Knowledge of general business practices and basic cost accounting principles.
3 years of manufacturing operations and supervisory experience.
Competencies
Core competencies include strong communications and listening skills, strong organizational skills, ability to delegate, and ability to organize, analyze and interpret data. Ability to plan, schedule, relate ideas and coordinate priorities. Ability to train, motivate, and coach employees. Good computer skills in word processing and spreadsheets.
Other Pertinent Job Information
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to type or answer phones. The associate may walk, stand, talk or hear. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
We offer competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, career opportunities, and an environment of creativity and growth. Examples include: Company Match on 401k, Employee Purchase Discount, and Tuition Reimbursement.
Dal-Tile is a proud supporter of our U.S. military, veterans and their families - Thank You for Your Service!
Active military, transitioning service members and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply.
Mohawk Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veteran committed to an inclusive workplace and a proud Drugs Don't Work participant.