Operations Manager, Shapes

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Allied Mineral Products is among the fastest-growing, refractory manufacturers in the world. We are conveniently located in Columbus, Ohio, and we are seeking skilled, experienced professionals to help us continue to provide the highest quality refractory products in the world.

Allied Mineral Products is committed to providing a benefit package to attract and retain qualified staff members including:
Health Care, Disability/Life Insurance, Employee Stock Ownership Plan, Profit Sharing, Paid Vacations, and Additional Benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Position: Operations Manager, Shapes Location: Pell City, AL Job :1110 # of Openings:1 Operations Manager, Shapes Allied Mineral Products is a leading manufacturer of monolithic refractories worldwide, headquartered in Columbus, Ohio. We are looking for an experienced and dynamic leader to take on the role of Operations Manager, Shapes at our precast refractory manufacturing facility located at our Pell City, Alabama manufacturing facility.

The successful candidate will be tasked with managing daily operations, optimizing efficiency, productivity, and quality across all shapes manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include ensuring compliance with safety regulations, production planning, strategic and capital investment planning, and employee management. The ideal candidate will drive innovation and excellence, elevating our operations to new heights.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Safety Compliance
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  Promote and enforce safety protocols within the plant, ensuring a safe working environment for all employees.
• Operational Management
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  Oversee and manage the daily operations of the manufacturing plant, ensuring timely production and delivery of precast refractory products, monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) and for assessing productivity levels and operational efficiency.
• Organizational Change Management: Inspire, lead, and manage change initiatives within the plant, ensuring smooth transitions and minimal disruptions to operations. Facilitate communication and training to help employees adapt to new processes and technologies.
• Innovation:Introduce new ideas, methods, and technologies to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of processes and internal operations. Collaborate with supervisors, engineering, maintenance and cross-functional teams to develop and implement innovative solutions and continuous improvement of existing systems.
• Apply Engineering Mindset to Manufacturing:Apply engineering principles to daily operational tasks, creating structured, quantitative controls and methodologies in the manufacturing process.
  
  Regularly apply analytical tools to problem identification, solution determination and success measures.
• Quality Control
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  Maintain adherence to our stringent quality control measures to ensure that all products meet the highest standards of excellence.
• Resource Allocation
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  Efficiently manage resources including materials, equipment, and human resources to optimize production and minimize costs.
• Employee Management
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  Lead and motivate a team of employees, providing training and development opportunities to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Cost Control
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  Monitor and control operational costs, implementing cost-saving strategies without compromising on quality or efficiency.
• ERP System Health
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  Utilize and maintain ERP system as it relates to scheduling, inventory control, shipping, and process controls.
• Reporting
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  Prepare and present regular reports on plant performance, including production metrics, operational issues, and improvement initiatives.
• Capital Investment & Strategic Planning
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  Develop and submit…