Operations Manager

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Fergus Falls, MNtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
R53557

Deciding on your next employer is not a decision to be made lightly. But if you want to work on the front lines of development, shaping the field as you go, keep reading to see what we have to offer!

Our winning team is built by continuous investment in skills development, leadership and well-being. As a global company, we offer many career paths to suit individual needs and aspirations.

Apply your expertise in new ways to continue on the path of growth as an
** Operations Manager
** in our
** Fergus Fall, MN location.
** The Operations Manager will be part of the Fergus Falls operations leadership team and be a critical part in the success of the Fergus Falls factory.
** Expectations
* *** To excel in the role, you should:
*** Plan, direct, and monitor all production activities within our operation in Fergus Falls, to maximize the use of the organization's resources and meet established production specifications and schedules; volume, cost, and wastage targets; and quality standards.
* Liaise with functional or operational area managers and supervisors to understand current and future product needs and develop plans, cost estimates, and schedules for integrating these needs into existing manufacturing activities.
* Develop and implement manufacturing schedules and procedures and allocate labor and capital resources to maximize productivity, as well as drive procurement of parts and components
* Responsible for continuous improvement and LEAN; analyzing production, maintenance and malfunction records to identify problems and recommend solutions, and to shape a culture of continuous improvement.
* Lead, direct, evaluate, and develop engineers and supervisors who are responsible for various production activities such as assembly, machine operation, processing, quality assurance, or packaging.
* Manage, train, and mentor the plant management team consisting of e.g. production managers/supervisors, production planners, purchasers and financial controllers.
* Responsible for the Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality aspects of the operation.
* Collaborate and contribute in general management topics concerning the entire Fergus Falls site
** To succeed in this role, you will need**:
* Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred). Bachelor’s degree required.
* 5+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably operations and in a supervisory or managerial role.
* Strong knowledge of electromechanical assembly processes and safety standards.
* Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Excellent people, leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
** We offer
** We offer a challenging work environment that values innovation and suits development-minded people who enjoy working in a fast-paced and dynamic setting. Includes a generous wage and benefits package that includes a pension plan and 401k with company match.

Please note that any offer of employment is contingent upon a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
** Additional Information
** Delivering competitive technologies and services is what we do best.  At Valmet, we continue to push forward and develop ourselves, concentrating on technology, services, sustainability, local presence, and our people.

To be included in the recruiting process, please apply directly with us online.*#Li-Onsite
**** When everything works together
**** Valmet is where the best talent from a wide variety of backgrounds comes together.  With 19,000 professionals around the world, we are the leading global developer and supplier of technologies, automation and services for the pulp, paper and energy industries.  

Our commitment to moving our customer’s performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, service know-how – and above all, teamwork.
** Join the team!
* Valmet is a global technology leader serving process industries. We work together with our customers throughout the entire lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions.

Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of over 19,000 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative  2024, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.4 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.
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