Operations Manager

Req
Region:
Americas
Country: USA
State/Province:
Texas
City:
Richardson

Functional Area: OPS - Operations
Career Stream: SUP - Operations Support
Role: Consultant 2
SAP Short Name: CO2
Job Title: Operations Support Consultant 2
Job Code: CO2-OPS-SUP
Job Level: Band 11
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Advanced expertise in one or more areas of specialization; applies expertise cross-functionally. Work is guided by broad site objectives and corporate policy. Incumbents oversee very complex, or multiple complex projects, including cross-functional projects where a high degree of judgment and independence are required in developing solutions and resolving unusual problem situations. Incumbents have decision-making authority and autonomy to deliver on goals of department/function, as applicable.

Influences others cross-functionally to ensure department or functional goals met, and resolves conflicts in an effective manner. Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve goals results in critical delay in Business Unit schedules and/or operation. May lead a regional functional area or project team with significant impact on company results, or may be an expert in their field, providing ideas, opinions and advice to others.

Acts independently to determine new methods and procedures. Builds cross-functional relationships where persuasive skills, negotiation skills, and considerable tact are required to gain support. Interfaces with senior managers on issues related to the area of expertise. Maintains positive relationships with key customers, suppliers, etc., who have a significant impact on the success of the organization. May represent the organization in public speaking venues and/or community events.

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• This position typically relates to areas in WCM, Global Process & Change Management, Six Sigma programs or the design, deployment and support of various operational support applications such as Shop Floor Control Systems / Operating Models / Maintenance Management Systems / etc.
• Leads the re-engineering and implementation of large scale global business processes (eg. New Customer Introduction, New Product Introduction, and Product Transfers).
• Interfaces with senior business executives around the world to identify and document the broad areas of opportunity and then marshal support, resources and commitment to effectively lead the improvement teams through the stages of Mobilization, Diagnosis, Redesign and Transition (including implementation and sustenance).
• Interfaces with Customers.
• Assignments will typically be divided into a large number of smaller projects from development to deployment in any number of areas.
• Responsible for the business results of the changes as well as the typical project measurements of cost, schedule and quality.

• Advanced knowledge in business process modeling, business process re-engineering, change management, facilitation in consensus environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Excellent communication and analytical skills
• Strong project management skills
• Strong presentation skills

• Duties of this position are performed in a manufacturing environment with occasional exposure to elements such as noise, dust, chemicals, operating machinery, temperature extremes, etc.
• Duties may require periodic sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Above demands are carried out within the local existing Health and Safety guidelines

• Ten plus years of relevant experience

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational Requirements may vary by Geography

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an Equal Opportunity…