Operations Manager in California MP

Operations Manager in California, USA

Family owned and operated since 1990, the company has been manufacturing & delivering quality products to our customers for over 30 years. We are expert injection molders of plastic for custom-made designs. The company capabilities range from high-precision medical molding to large projects utilizing structural foam injection molding. We custom mold parts across a wide range of industries, including medical, electronic, consumer, aviation, and automotive.

The company is looking for an Operations Manager with proven experience to oversee and lead the company's production & molding efforts. As part of this role, the individual will be responsible for managing the company's production across three shifts of a 24/5 operation. The individual should possess expert technical knowledge related to plastic injection molded processing, including processing on small and large tonnage machines.

Responsibilities

Molding:
• Oversee & execute a data-driven scientific molding process, troubleshooting processing issues and improving cycle times.
• Ensure molding processes are current and documented.
• Manage the production team to ensure quality and cycle targets are met.
• Lead new project implementation on the production floor from initial part processing to final assembly and packaging.
• Provide technical leadership for the production department, implementing process, material, and equipment improvements.
• Implement in-process controls to maintain product quality.
• Develop and mentor the process technician leads on each shift.
• Provide technical support and team player attitude with all departments.

Production:
• Plans the production schedule of the company. Meets customer promise date requirements, quality, and production goals.
• Manage employee performance via training, goal setting, and holding employees accountable for reaching performance standards.
• Coordinate the issuing of tool repairs and maintenance work orders.
• Prepare and validate production report, ensuring production targets are met and resolve production issues when targets are missed.
• Execute KPI goals, including downtime, scrap rates, and OEE.
• Recommend capital improvements to the operation that are value added, improving efficiency, quality, safety, or reduction in variable/fixed plant costs.
• Develop, implement, and maintain methods, operation sequences, and processes related to molding parts, subcomponents, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies.
• Implement automation solutions to reduce waste
• Drive Lean/ Continuous Improvement efforts

Job Information

• Starting Salary:
  Starting salary +/- $125K USD per year, based on experience.
• Bonus: 10% - 15% of yearly salary, based on performance (production, scrap, automation, equipment efficiency, employee retention).
• Workweek: M-F 7-4
• This is a salaried Senior position. Schedule will overlap with the different shifts, and it is performance based for the correct operation of a 24-hour facility. This role is responsible and accountable for production.

• Requirements:
  • 7+ years of plastic injection molding experience, ability to work with a wide range of injection molding machinery and equipment.
  • RJG/equivalent expertise.
  • Program robots & other automation equipment.
  • Implement automation solutions to improve operational efficiencies.
  • Strong experience and intimate knowledge of ERP systems, preferably IQMS.
  • Hands-on, self-starter who is flexible, highly adaptable, and able to work at a fast pace.
  • Passionate individual with a Growth Mindset.
  • Direct experience working in automotive plastic injection molding preferred
  • Fluency in both English and Spanish preferred (English fluency mandatory)
  • Molding experience in automotive industry highly preferred.
  • Ability to supervise between 30-50 people.
• Criminal Background Check:
  Yes, applicants must be able to pass a Mexican and/or US CBC before departure from place of employment, arranged by the recruitment company.
• Drug Test? No pre-employment DT required.
• English Level Requirement:
  Bilingual in English and Spanish (C1).

TRANSPORTATION EXPENSES TO PLACE OF EMPLOYMENT

• Paid flight to Business
  
  Location:
  
  Yes, relocation provided. Which airport are the workers arriving at? Oakland, San Francisco or Sacramento

WORKPLACE TRANSPORTATION

• Not provided by employer

HOUSING

• Housing benefit is not provided. Selected worker must secure own housing prior to arrival.

JOB INCENTIVES - BENEFITS

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Vacation Time
• 401K + 401K matching