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We are seeking an Operations Manager for our Dixon Insulfoam Plant. The Operations Manager has general management responsibility for the overall manufacturing processes as well as the physical facility. This includes strategic planning for the manufacturing responsibilities including product quality, cost management, plant safety, and employee relations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
WORKING CONDITIONS
BENEFITS AND PERKS
Requirements
We are seeking an Operations Manager for our Dixon Insulfoam Plant. The Operations Manager has general management responsibility for the overall manufacturing processes as well as the physical facility. This includes strategic planning for the manufacturing responsibilities including product quality, cost management, plant safety, and employee relations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop a manufacturing team to provide exceptional customer service at the lowest possible cost while maintaining a safe work environment. Specific duties include management of employee development/training, plant scheduling, interviewing, hiring/firing, customer contact, root cause analysis, financial tracking, safety implementation, supplier evaluation, and process improvement.
- Oversight and leadership of the Lean Manufacturing journey in the plant. This includes leveraging the Carlisle Operating System (COS) to drive daily, incremental improvement in all aspects of the site. Additionally, strong emphasis on employee engagement, capacity improvement, visual management, and advanced manufacturing techniques are required for success in this role.
- Responsibility for inventory control to include all raw materials, supplies, and finished goods.
- Creating an environment for success among supervisory and production employees. It is pertinent that the Operations Manager convey an attitude that is positive and confident. He/she must direct their staff to achieve their highest level of performance while treating them with respect and dignity.
- Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders in their managerial skills to align with overall company goals.
- Collaborate and interact with cross functional departments and at various levels within the organization to achieve facility and company goals.
- Manage the buildings and grounds such that good manufacturing practices are adhered to and a professional appearance is maintained.
- Continuously monitors compliance with all environmental permits pertaining to the manufacturing process and facility.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Fast paced manufacturing environment where workers are exposed to both ambient/outside temperatures and dust; working with mechanical parts and pinch points; exposure to increased noise levels.
- Hours worked: 8-10 hours/shift, varies on shift schedule and business volume.
- Flexible to the possibility of overtime and weekend hours when required.
BENEFITS AND PERKS
- Paid vacation and sick time with 11 paid holidays.
- Medical, Dental, Vision, Paid Family Leave, Long and Short-term benefits
- Retirement fund with company match
- Ongoing training and growth opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement up to 90%
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree engineering, business administration or related field preferred
- Five to seven (5-7) supervisory/management experience, with at least four (4) years in at least manufacturing specifically.
- Prior experience in operations research/process flow and scheduling department work
- Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
- Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong communication skills and proven ability to lead people and get results from others.
- Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing and 5s.
- Understand fundamentals of coaching, counseling, and feedback.
- Strong problem analysis and resolution skills.
- Comprehension/understanding of reading, speaking, and math skills.
- Ability to measure performance of standards and goals.
- Efficient problem-solving skills and ability to work in stressful work situations.
- ISO9001/14001 experience
