Operations Manager Job Worcester area,Massachusetts USA,Manufacturing / Production

Back-End Operations Manager -- Heavy Manufacturing -- Competitive Salary + Bonus Salary Expectations:

30% Bonus

Keys to this role:

Heavy manufacturing environment with responsibility for CNC Machining, Heat Treat, NDT, Inspection, Outside Services and Shipping/Receiving
Leadership role responsible for the full back-end manufacturing operation
Must have strong CNC machining and/or heavy manufacturing experience
5+ years of manufacturing leadership experience with a proven track record of improving profitability and operational performance
Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement background
Experience managing throughput, productivity, labor/variable costs and operational KPIs
P&L and financial performance experience required
Strong experience driving production schedules and customer ship plans
Must be comfortable managing multiple departments and holding leaders accountable
U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Resident status required

Primary

Duties & Responsibilities:

Provide leadership and direction across all back-end manufacturing functions, including CNC Machining, Heat Treat, NDT, Inspection, Outside Services and Shipping/Receiving
Ensure the operation consistently achieves daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly safety, quality, delivery, productivity and financial targets
Own the execution of the production ship plan to ensure customer commitments are consistently achieved
Drive department productivity, operational efficiency, throughput and cost reduction initiatives
Develop and execute strategies to reduce overall manufacturing costs while improving operational performance
Lead safety initiatives designed to prevent accidents, improve employee safety and reduce DART rates
Identify operational constraints and develop corrective action plans to eliminate bottlenecks and improve flow
Monitor manufacturing performance and establish action plans to address gaps in productivity, quality, delivery and cost
Ensure consistent quality standards and manufacturing procedures are followed throughout the production process
Identify opportunities to improve processing and manufacturing methodologies through Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
Lead pipeline projects and initiatives designed to improve throughput, capacity, efficiency and profitability
Partner with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Planning and other functional teams to resolve operational issues and improve overall plant performance
Establish clear performance expectations and hold direct reports accountable for achieving operational objectives
Develop and execute strategic operating plans supporting daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly business objectives
Analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify trends, opportunities and areas requiring corrective action
Manage operating expenses and variable costs while ensuring production requirements are met
Utilize P&L and other financial performance measurements to drive operational decision-making
Promote a positive employee-relations environment through open communication, employee involvement and leadership development
Develop and coach manufacturing leaders to improve accountability, performance and team effectiveness
Ensure appropriate staffing and resources are available to meet production requirements
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, cost and employee engagement
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Qualifications:

Required

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business or related field; advanced degree preferred
Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
Proven track record of improving manufacturing productivity, profitability and operational performance
Experience leading multiple manufacturing departments and functions
Strong understanding of CNC machining and/or other complex manufacturing processes
Experience managing production throughput, capacity, productivity, cost and delivery performance
Demonstrated experience using P&L and other financial performance metrics to manage a manufacturing operation
Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
Strategic planning and analytical problem-solving skills
Demonstrated ability to identify operational constraints and implement effective corrective actions
Proven ability to lead, develop and hold direct reports accountable
Excellent communication, interpersonal and team-building skills
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple…