Operations Manager

The Operations Site Leader will manage overall manufacturing staff, processes, and equipment to include production operations, customer service, and supply chain. They will lead the manufacturing site functions within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements and standards. They will be fully accountable for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost, and delivery requirements are met. This individual will also be responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated, and flexible team by building working relationships and ensuring that Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements are adhered to. They will implement and manage continuous improvement.

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES AND JOB DUTIES:

General & Task Management

Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets that meet quality and delivery expectations while minimizing costs.

Ensure the required best-working practices are maintained at all times and drive process improvements.

Responsible for plant production, financial performance, staffing, material supply, customer service, and facility management.

Ensure daily attainment of productivity & delivery and adherence to all applicable processes, procedures, and policies.

Perform root cause analysis and resolve problems

Identify and deploy the technical skill sets, resource levels and systems to deliver projects, including the engagement of external resources as required.

Ensure that the site operates in accordance with any health, safety and environmental policies and procedures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of staff and visitors.

Develop and execute CAPEX plan.

Manage local and strategic projects as assigned.

People Management

Manage, coach and develop a high performing manufacturing team that meets agreed objectives, and which delivers best practice results, added value and continuous improvements.

Set department objectives/KPIs and review and assess ongoing performance of direct reports.

Report on achievement of targets (labor, overhead and PIP’s) and identify any actions required.

Manage and lead the team by ensuring adequate staffing levels, managing PTO allowances, recruitment, training, development, appraisal, attendance, disciplinary issues, and daily supervision to maximize efficient productivity.

Motivate and coach the team to operational success.

Provide technical expertise to the team.

Monitor the completion of tasks and ensure good performance and record on appropriate systems.

Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them.

All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

Bachelor's Degree preferred

10+ years of manufacturing plant experience

5+ years of manufacturing plant leadership experience

Demonstrated experience in leading team for results.

Technically savvy – interested and fluent in engineering and technology applicable to the work environment.

Strong Communication skills (verbal, written, instructional etc.)