Operations Manager

Overview

The Operations Manager is responsible for managing the daily operations of the Florida Manufacturing location (EOFL) — reviewing financial statements and other performance data to measure productivity and goal achievement, and to determine areas needing cost reduction and program improvement. This role sits at the intersection of Manufacturing, Sales, Supply Chain, and Quality, and requires proven, demonstrated experience building trust and alignment across those groups — this is not a developmental role for someone building cross-functional or strategic skills for the first time.

The position will collaborate strongly with Sales and Business Lines on opportunities that result in products made in Florida, with the subsequent production planning, and will support the VP of Operations with near and long-term capacity planning.

• Accountable for all operational areas:
• • Staffing and management
  • Employee development, training and conflict resolution
  • Inventory levels, turnaround time and On-Time Delivery
  • Department budgets
  • Equipment and supply purchases
  • Product quality
• Support the VP of Operations, drawing on prior experience in long-range capacity planning, forecasts, and annual plans, and in evaluating and reporting progress on plans and KPI's — candidates should bring a demonstrated record in this area
• Establish and implement factory policies, goals (KPI’s), objectives and procedures
• Collaborate with other factories on scheduling prioritization, best practices and cross-site processes
• Develop leadership and managerial skills of managers/supervisors through active coaching and structured development
• Work with Sales and Business Lines to properly identify customer requirements and capability enhancements, serving as a credible, trusted partner to both functions.
• Lead engagements with key customers regarding high level quality related topics
• Accountable for Continuous Improvement (CI) program within factory and coordinating those initiatives with corporate CI Team
• Accountable for 6S program within factory
• Analyze data and trends using appropriate statistical analysis tools
• Work with Supply Chain in qualifying and auditing suppliers new to EOFL
• Interface with department heads throughout the organization
• Comply with federal, state, and company policies, procedures, and regulations

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Effective leadership skills, with proven ability to build trust and alignment across departments in a matrixed manufacturing environment — not reliant on formal authority alone.
• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills, including demonstrated comfort operating at all levels — shop floor, executive planning, and customer-facing settings.
• Demonstrated, hands-on experience translating operational and financial data into strategic recommendations; candidates should already have this track record rather than be seeking to build it in this role.
• Change-management experience — introducing new processes or systems in ways that earn genuine adoption.
• Knowledge of Military Specifications is desired.
• Working knowledge of Six Sigma, Lean Principles and other statistical analysis Quality Tools.
• Experience in ISO-9001 Certification in a Manufacturing Environment.
• Experience in problem solving and quality improvement processes and teams (e.g., 8D, A3, DMAIC).
• Knowledge of testing and inspection methods/equipment desired.
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