Operations Manager

Position Summary:

As an Operations Manager, you will be responsible to manage day-to-day planning, operation and problem solving with a team of production members to meet required service level components, standards and targets in assigned areas. The ideal candidate is a diligent worker who can complete tasks successfully with little to no guidance.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In performing functions, duties or tasks, employees are required to know and follow safe work practices, and to be aware of Company policies and procedures related to job safety, including safety rules and regulations.

All functions, duties or tasks are to be carried out in an honest, ethical and professional manner, and to be performed in conformance with applicable Company policies and procedures. In the event of uncertainty or lack of knowledge of Company policies and procedures, employees are required to request clarification or explanations from superiors or authorized company representatives.

• Manage 20+ direct reports, across two shifts and five departments.
• Manage saw, forge, grinding, and shipping department budgets and pipeline projects.
• Provide leadership to employees and ensure they have the proper tools to perform their job safely and efficiently.
• Drive safety, quality, dispatch adherence and productivity requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
• Ensure that all machines are functioning properly for production and call maintenance if the equipment requires repair.
• Ensure that the products are made according to procedure and specifications.
• Engage the team in identifying and implementing continuous improvement projects in the areas of safety, quality, cost, and customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for the safe manufacture of products, safety in the areas of responsibility, and maintaining a safe, injury free work environment.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and company safety policies.
• Ensure that all employees work in a safe manner and that each employee is properly trained in all safety procedures. Ensure good housekeeping practices are consistently followed.
• Provide employee coaching and development. Resolve employee issues through problem resolution.
• Adhere to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions, and complete corrective actions in a timely manner.
• Ensure participation and adherence to Safety and Quality improvement initiatives, such as 6S, Zero Defects, etc.
• Plan, organize and supervise operations in accordance with production schedules and requirements in the most cost-effective manner.
• Develop plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees.
• Maintain awareness of policies and procedures and assure compliance by assigned employees.
• Manage performance measures in areas of responsibility.
• Ensure throughput and target earned hours are attained and budget criteria is met or exceeded.
• Review variable costs, productivity, earned standard hours and throughput daily and implement effective corrective actions when targets are not achieved.
• Work with employees to effectively resolve workplace issues, provide necessary feedback on employee performance and behavior.
• Conduct formal performance appraisals and recommend/approve pay increases, transfers, promotions, corrective counseling and terminations in accordance with Company policies and procedures and local, state and federal laws.
• Interview and recommend for hire of new employees.
• Be aware of and manage hiring process with consideration for affirmative action goals and EEO requirements.
• Develop, train, and involve employees in maintaining and improving departmental safety, efficiency, productivity, quality, cooperation and morale.
• Maintain adequate staffing to meet required production schedules.
• Effectively cooperate with other departments to attain departmental, company and corporate goals.
• Continuously stay informed of technological advancements and process improvements which may…