Technical Operations Manager Manufacturing, Warwick, Rhode

This position is responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary for the efficient and timely production of products. Manage production budget and cost reporting requirements. Responsible for people management and compliance.

Lead the manufacturing, machine shop, maintenance and facilities functions within budget and output targets to meet customer requirements. Full accountability for ensuring safety, customer quality, cost, quantity, and delivery requirements are met. Responsible for developing an enthusiastic, motivated and flexible production team by building working relationships ensuring that health, safety and environmental requirements are adhered to. Manage and mentor the team on best practices and establish standard policies and procedures.

Implement and manage continuous improvement by highlighting deficiencies and recommending changes in training, work practices and processes.

• Oversee Daily Operations :
  
  Managetheday-to-dayactivitiesoftheorganizationtoensuresmoothandefficientoperations.
• Resource Management
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  Allocateresourceseffectivelytooptimizeworkflowsandenhanceproductivity.
• Process Improvement
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  Identifyareasforimprovementinoperationalprocessesandimplementbestpracticestoincreaseefficiencyandquality.
• Team Leadership
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  Superviseandmentorteammembers,fosteringacollaborativeandproductiveworkenvironment.
• Strategic Planning
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  Developandimplementoperationalstrategiesthatalignwiththecompany'sgoalsandobjectives.
• Compliance and Standards
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  Ensurecompliancewithindustryregulationsandinternalpolicies,maintaininghighstandardsofqualityandsafety.
• Budget Management
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  Prepareandmanagebudgets,analyzingfinancialreportstoidentifyareasforcostreductionandefficiencyimprovements.
• Cross-Department Collaboration
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  Liaisewithotherdepartmentstofacilitatecommunicationandensurealignmentonoperationalgoals.

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations, machine shop and facilities and maintenance areas. Contribute to the creation and implementation of best practice manufacturing vision, strategy, policies, processes and procedures to aid and improve operational performance.
• Responsible for plant production, financial performance, and maintaining the orderly and efficient operation of production activities.
• Assist with developing annual budgets and preparing a forecast for capital expenditure proposals as required. Monitor and manage the completion of production projects as required.
• Effectively and efficiently manage the production of the required daily/weekly/monthly targets in line with customer specifications meeting quality and delivery expectations. Minimize costs where possible and ensure the required best work practices are maintained at all times.
• Review processing schedules or production orders to make decisions concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, and work procedures considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
• Review production orders and ensure the target productivity level is achieved on a daily basis and update the production plan daily. Prepare reports using production data and create presentations for management and other stakeholders.
• Approve expenditures as required for supplies, materials, or human resources ensuring that materials, labor, and equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.
• Set and monitor quality standards of products.
• Review operations and confer with technical staff and others to resolve production or processing problems.
• Drive process improvements on Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) by appropriate data analysis.
• Coordinate or recommend equipment maintenance, modification or procurement of new machines.
• Identify and deploy internal/external technical resources and systems to deliver projects.
• Stay current on manufacturing processes, machinery, automation, and technological advances using current literature and other resources.
• Adhere to EHS and IATF 16949 Policies and Procedures.
• Handle confidential information with complete security.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned by the manager.

• Ability to effectively work with cross-functional team members.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Highly competent in problem solving, team building, planning and decision making.
• Strong business acumen.
• Knowledge of Lean Principles and Six Sigma methodology.

• Manage, coach, motivate and develop a high performing manufacturing team that meets agreed objectives, and delivers best practice results and added value continuous improvements.
• Communicate KPIs to direct reports based on the strategic annual plan. Develop, set and monitor department objectives and KPIs for each production area.
• Report on achievement of targets and identify any actions required.
• Review and assess ongoing performance of staff members. Provide continuous feedback and perform annual reviews of direct reports.
• Manage and lead the team ensuring adequate staffing levels, training and development, and addressing…