Description

The Operations Manager position directs and manages all plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, maintenance, quality and other production-related activities.

Primary Responsibilities

• Direct and manage plant operations for production, maintenance, quality and shipping and receiving
• Coordinate plant activities through the planning with departmental managers to insure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner
• Develop and control profits, plans, and budget
• Implement cost effective systems of control over capital, operating expenditures, manpower, wages and salaries
• Manage capital asset maintenance
• Establish and monitor overall plant performance for production and quality standards
• Control and minimize labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses
• Maintain existing plant facilities and equipment; replace, or make adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary
• Provide leadership and training to accomplish the company goals and objectives
• Implement and maintain preventative maintenance programs
• Incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel
• Provide direction, development and leadership to production supervisors
• Support and participate in EHS objectives

Years of Experience

• 10 years manufacturing experience

Degree Preferred

• BS Engineering

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications

• Extensive plant operation experience as a Production Supervisor, Area Manager, or Plant Manager
• Manufacturing process engineering experience
• Facility construction experience
• Launch experience including new plant start up
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Able to interface effectively with product development, manufacturing locations, and equipment and tooling suppliers
• Climate experience with HVAC, A/C lines and heat exchangers preferred

Special Requirements (i.e.: Overtime, Travel, etc.)

• Position may require travel potentially including worldwide
• MBA preferred