Operations Manager - Taunton, MA

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Operations Manager - Taunton, MA (5371)

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About Woodgrain:

Woodgrain is one of the top millwork operations in the world, with locations throughout the United States and Chile. With 70 years of quality manufacturing craftsmanship and service, Woodgrain is a top producer of mouldings, doors, and windows, as well as a premier distributor of specialty building products. Woodgrain Inc. is headquartered in Fruitland, Idaho with six divisions and over 45 manufacturing and warehouse facilities in the United States and South America.

Since 1954, Woodgrain is proud to be family owned and operated.

Summary:

The position reports directly to the General Manager of the branch. This role is responsible for the successful execution of warehousing, production and delivery activities. The position requires the ability to develop, implement, control and adjust branch plans to implement the company's growth strategy while simultaneously leading team to achieve operational goals and efficiency targets for the branch.

The focus and scope of this job is to ensure that the branch:

• Successfully execute the company's strategic plan in a comprehensive and systematic manner. The Operations Manager should be focused on driving the company's growth strategy.
• Develops, implements, and executes coordinated strategies and tactical plans to improve the operational and financial performance of the distribution center; and
• Achieves operating results that align with the company's strategic goals.
• Demonstrates a safety-first culture - meeting or exceeding improvement targets.

Personal initiative, coupled with a sense of competitive drive, and the ability to stay focused on results despite changing conditions, is the key to achieving the performance objectives of this job. Because the business environment changes rapidly, the work involves innovation and creativity in planning and problem solving. Sound decision-making is required to implement practical, timely solutions.

Self-assurance and the confidence to purposely drive toward results while leading and engaging the commitment of others is essential. A leadership style that is firm and goal-oriented, and yet motivates, trains, and engages others in an enthusiastic way is important. The emphasis on building rapport and relationships with individuals and groups requires an outgoing, poised and persuasive communication style.

Because the pace of the work is faster than average, the ability to thoroughly assess and analyze information to make sound decisions is critical. The scope of the job requires a strong leader who can quickly build trust and associate engagement. An effective Operations Manager is skilled at communicating the company's vision and goals as well as the importance of each associate's role in contributing to company success.

The job requires the ability to act independently with a high degree of commitment, urgency, and confidence. Dedication and commitment and the pursuit of high standards of achievement are expected in this position. As the company is in the midst of strategic change, the position requires an individual that flexible, resilient and who is excited by the opportunities that growth brings.

• Effective and efficient management of Production, Warehouse and Delivery operations.
  • Ensures a safe work environment for all employees.
  • Oversees and develops plans for efficient use of materials, machines, and employees by analyzing and adjusting daily, weekly and monthly to the volume of business in the branch.
  • Ensures the accuracy of the inventory on site at the Branch.
• Generates, analyzes and takes action on all IT systems and other reports related to the production, warehouse and delivery.
• Serves as the final reviewer of the quality of work produced by the Interior and Exterior door shops to meet the expectations of our customers before shipment.
• Ensures as all new employees are fully trained on and capable in all aspects of their job. Cross trains where appropriate.
• Protects the assets of the company by implementing appropriate security and process controls.
• Operations Planning
  • Proactively drives continuous improvement.
    • Achieves year-over-year improvements in productivity and waste reduction.
    • Engages associates in developing a comprehensive improvement plans, directs and delegates…