Production Operations Manager

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About the role Job Summary
The Operations / Manufacturing / Production Manager is responsible for managing day-to-day production or service center activities, ensuring efficiency, quality, and safety in manufacturing or service processes. This role supervises teams, coordinates resources, and supports continuous improvement efforts.
This job profile is intended for People Managers of 4+ junior to experienced expert-level roles.

SUMMARY:  Responsible for managing all activities relating to TAS (replacement) manufacturing including QESH performance, production KPI’s and financial performance.  Establish and continuously pursue a culture of excellence.  Select, assign, and train subordinate personnel.  Coordinate preventive and unplanned maintenance of manufacturing equipment, provide technical support, and participate as required in shop production activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Establish a “Safety First” culture by leading the implementation and ensuring compliance with Sulzer, industry, and regulatory safety policies.
• Collaborate with QESH in the development of safety and quality policies and procedures
• Leverage SAP capabilities and best practices to reduce waste in operations
• Work closely with sales and Mexico operations as needed to achieve targets in sales and on-time delivery
• Collaborate with TAS estimating and drafting to ensure complete understanding of project specifications
• Manage safety stock of raw materials and semi-finished goods required for production
• Establish and track agreed upon operational KPI’s: shop hours, on time delivery, project progress, cost of goods sold
• Establish and maintain effective and visible project progress tracking
• Develop and implement operations procedures within the policy/operational framework established by management
• Defines or recommends spending requirements for consideration in the preparation of the operating budget for the department
• Manage planned and unplanned maintenance activities of manufacturing equipment

SECONDARY FUNCTIONS

• Identify opportunities for process improvement of operational methods and procedures, especially as required to improve efficiency, productivity, or to reduce operating costs
• Coordinate with other department heads to resolve production issues or other support related issues

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:  

• Select, assign, and train subordinate personnel
• Develop personal objectives and monitor related performance
• Imitate associated HR actions as needed

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree in Engineering Technology or a related discipline or 5 years of related managing experiences
• 10+ years of related production experience, including at least 3 years in manufacturing management
• ISO/LEAN certifications/training a plus
• Experience at a company producing tower internals (trays/packing/etc.) a plus
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus
• Ability to work in and manage fast paced environment with several projects executing simultaneously
• Technical skill and proficiency in production operations, especially related to the management of manufacturing
• Usage of ERP system relating to manufacturing, SAP preferred. Oracle, MS Dynamics, EPICOR would be acceptable
• Written and verbal communication skills, as required in working and interacting effectively with all levels of personnel
• Analytical and problem-solving skill, as required in developing and implementing production methods and associated procedures in manufacturing operations
• Ability to read blueprints and mechanical drawings
• Computer skills, as required in working with word processing, database, and spreadsheet applications
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and understanding metal fabrication operations

TRAVEL: This position may require business travel to various Sulzer locations for meetings

What we offer you

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.
 

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