Operations Manager

JOB PURPOSE or JOB SUMMARY

The Operations Manager will provide overall management leadership and responsibility for the day-to-day operations of the Omaha, NE facility, including financial, operations, growth, safety, community interaction and the business objectives. Drive the effective execution of the annual operating plan (AOP) for the location.

Contributes to a positive working culture, builds strong relationships, and lives out the values of integrity, collaboration, and accountability.

• Day-to-day operations management including planning, execution, scheduling, housekeeping, maintenance, safety, and process improvements.
• Direct management of the purchasing, planning, production and assembly departments to ensure efficient business execution, favorable materials price management, and efficient logistics.
• Control/manage operating costs for respective operations and departments.
• Be bold, engaging, inspiring and urgent leader who knows how to evaluate, energize, and motivate a team.
• Encourages and promotes individual differences to enhance discussions, decisions, and results.
• Actively seek colleagues’ input in decision-making.
• Operate with a strong sense of ownership and commitment. Will have a strategic view of the business but will focus on the Company’s immediate growth requirements and initiatives.
• Metrics-driven, solutions-oriented and financially savvy. Makes decisions based on facts and data.
• Eager to connect with others personally and emotionally; knows how to engage others through their own emotions and personal experiences.
• Sets new and stretching goals for self or team with relevant metrics to achieve beyond what is expected.
• Execute the performance evaluation process and ensure that it is completed properly and timely throughout operation

An individual in this position must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

• Knowledge of and/or experience with fluid power, automation, and electronic controls
• Excellent relationship-building skills; communicates effectively with all levels of internal and external stakeholders.
• High level of initiative and ability to multitask
• Minimum of 10 years of experience, including 2 years in Industrial distribution with 2 years of P&L responsibility
• Prior supervisory experience, including exposure to facility oversight; multi-site management a plus
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in manufacturing or assembly of engineered products

The mental and physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an individual to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; talk or hear; and use hands to handle, or touch objects or controls.
• The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.
• On occasion, the employee may be required to stoop, bend, or reach above the shoulders.
• The employee must occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this position.

• Office hours average 40 per week; may require additional hours including evening and weekends depending on business needs.
• Work typically performed in an indoor office setting.

• Business expenses and monthly car allowance covered including business mileage reimbursement
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account with employer contribution
• Health savings account with employer contribution
• Life insurance
• Pet insurance
• Employer-paid short-term disability and long-term disability
• 401(k) matching
• Identity theft protection
• Internal Company Wellness Program with ability to earn discount off employee rate
• Paid time off (PTO) and Birthday PTO
• Employee Assistance Program
• Vision insurance
• Tuition reimbursement

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.