Operation Manager

Our client is a manufacturer of specialty engineering materials used in multiple different industries. They are currently seeking an Operations Manager for their plant in Cleveland OH.

As an Operations Manager job duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Plan, organize & direct the Manufacturing department
• Work with team leaders to develop/implement plans to efficiently use materials, labor & equipment to meet production targets
• Organize/facilitate as needed production shutdown/start-up for maintenance purposes
• Achieve project or dept. objectives within agreed time, cost, & quality parameters
• Identify/resolve safety concerns or issues, including accident/incident reporting, investigation & resolution
• Set goals and expectations to operation personnel
• Train, develop, and grow the Operation Dept into a World Class operation

• B.S. Chemical or Mechanical Engineering preferred with experience in the chemical industry
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience. Ideally 7-10 years of manufacturing experience with 3 years of direct management/leadership
• Firm understanding of KPI’s and delivering results
• Experience in developing and planning forecast and execute operating budgets
• Results driven leader
• Strategic thinker, planner, able to drive continuous improvement and achieve results
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, organizational, motivational, and communication skills which can be demonstrated in an everyday work environment
• Possess high professional ethics, dependability, good judgment and ability to take decisive action
• Proficiency in use of personal computers including MS Outlook, Excel (pivot tables, formula, conditional formatting etc), & Word
• Six Sigma or Lean manufacturing experience would be ideal

Candidates must be either a US citizen or US green card holder only

Salary Range:
Up to $150,000/year + 15% yearly target bonus potential