Manufacturing Operations Manager - Truss Manufacturing Plant

Position: MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER - TRUSS MANUFACTURING PLANT
Role

Summary:

The Truss Manager is responsible for the success and profitability of the Plant. This will include achieving and maintaining production goals and department objectives while working with the sales team to meet demand.

Scope of the Position:

This position is responsible for the overall success of a Truss plant of approximately 75+ employees. Reporting directly to the Truss Manager will be the Production Supervisor, Dispatcher, and Administrative Assistant.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities expected of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

Ensure the facility is staffed with qualified and engaged personnel

Train and coach staff to hit their maximum potential

Develop, review, coordinate daily production plans and problem solve when necessary to ensure smooth production

Develop strategies to improve the overall operational performance of the plant and yard operations

Work with customers and sales team to develop and maintain good standing relationships with high quality customer service

Fiscal responsibility for the profitability of the plant

Budgetary responsibility

Manage dispatch/delivery department to ensure delivery schedules are met while adhering to all DOT and safety regulations

Provide and maintain appropriate department lead times as set/approved by management

Coordinate with Maintenance department of any corrective actions or equipment maintenance issues

Coordinate with purchasing department to resolve any inventory issues. Clearly communicate needs/volume and provide timely inventories

Track and communicate key performance indicators to management

Ensure plant remains in good standing with Truss Plate Institute (TPI) and Structural Building Components Association (SBCA)
Ensure facility housekeeping meets 5S and TPI standards

Ensure overall product quality meets TPI standards

Ensure that plant adheres to all local, state, and federal agencies requirements including OSHA and ADEMPosition

Qualifications:

Strong analytical, problem solving, communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

Ability to work independently with minimal direction

Ability to provide clear task assignments, create a shared understanding of strategic direction, promote a sense of purpose and inspire motivation

Possess a strong customer orientation

Strong leadership skills with the ability to develop teams

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in management or operations or trade degree in related field preferred7+ years manufacturing leadership experience; truss plant management experience a plus Mitek Truss Software experience preferred

Lean Manufacturing experience preferred

Physical Requirements:

Physical Work Requirements - Light: exerting up to 15 lbs. of force occasionally

Sit/Stand frequently

Occasional automotive travel to job sites and work locations

You will be expected to follow any other job related instructions and to perform other job related duties as requested by management.
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