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Operations Manager

The Operations Manager provides full leadership and accountability for all plant operations, including safety, production, quality, maintenance, engineering, environmental compliance, and cost performance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an attitude of extreme ownership over all plant operations, safety and performance.
• Develop, establish, and administer short- and long-term manufacturing and operating plans to meet established goals and objectives.
• Participate with the development and administration of plans for Maintenance, Plant Engineering and Environmental.
• Coordinate and expedite manufacturing operations including such matters as production scheduling, engineering, procurement, production operations, tooling and maintenance.
• Employ proper motivating techniques and delegate appropriate authority to department managers to accomplish goals and objectives.
• Maintain conformance with budget, and proper utilization of personnel, equipment, and facilities.
• Counsel, coach and develop supervisors and nonexempt associates.
• Ensure that all departments follow established guidelines for safety, production, quality, and environmental quality.
• Optimize production schedules and meet quality and cost standards.
• Oversee and direct the preparation of operating budgets for plant departments.
• Maintain an adequate workforce to fulfill production requirements.
• Participate in the interview process for management positions as necessary.
• Coach associates to eliminate hazardous conditions and work practices.
• Maintain awareness of improved operational methods, production processes, or equipment which improve quality and productivity and reduce waste.
• Oversee installation or modification of equipment via Plant Engineering and Maintenance responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in business administration or engineering or equivalent preferred
• 5-10 years of Operations Leadership experience
• Previous metals manufacturing industry experience
• Excellent root cause/corrective action and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Excel