Plant Ops Manager

BBB | Better Business Bureau•Sparta, TN

15h•Onsite

About The Position

Supervises shop employees in a manufacturing environment. Implements lean manufacturing methodologies throughout their area. Plans and assigns work to employees. Implements policies and procedures. Recommends improvements in production methods, equipment, operating procedures and working conditions. Mentors and develops employees.

Requirements

Five+ years of related supervisory experience within a fast-paced manufacturing environment (automotive preferred.)
Experience using ERP (SAP preferred)
Knowledgeable and proven ability to work within Excel, Outlook, Word
Ability to operate any other software required within the department
Strong communication skills and comfortable talking in small and large groups
Leadership: a demonstrated strong ability to lead people and get results through others.
Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
Supervision, including employee hiring and retention, performance review and discipline.
Proven track record in employee management and conflict management
Employee training and development.
Measurement of performance to goals and standards.
Ability to present effectively in front of small groups.
Ability to justify investments by detailing a return on investment.
An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost and employee relations.
Computer literacy.
Attention to detail.
Problem analysis and resolution.
Inventory management.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
An ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong team player.

Responsibilities

Ensure a safe working environment for all employees and ensure employees are following safety protocols at all times
Active role and permanent position on the safety committee, complete corrective actions and conduct monthly trainings on time
Keep JHA documents up to date with identified risks and required PPE
Daily communication touching on any open safety topics including recordables and near misses.
Track part rejections
Perform investigations and implement corrective actions to prevent reoccurrence
Review and analyze processes and procedures to identify risks of poor quality
Develop new written procedures where a current procedure doesn't exist or is ineffective at reducing poor quality
Develop quality gates to prevent poor quality from making it to the internal or external customer
Understand internal and external customer expectations and develop a process and procedures to meet expectations
Keep clear and open communication with customers
Set daily/ weekly/ monthly targets for production lines
Is responsible for all other duties as assigned
Monitor/Track/Report progress of KPIs for all employees to the individuals and management, identify gaps and solution's
Create growth plans for employees where applicable
Enforce process and procedures
Document when employees fail to follow process and procedures
Ensure employee development and discipline is consistent with company standards driving consistency and high expectations.
Provide feedback to and supports onboarding for all new hires
Full understanding of inventory transactions and how their department affects accuracy. Implement written procedures to insure their departments advance inventory accuracy
Full understanding of revenue and gross margin targets and how their department contributes – owning targets and action plans meeting targets.
Implement and document 5S within the department
Hold department to company standard for cleaning
Stepping into production and supporting to eliminate bottlenecks
Meet customer deadlines
Meet department efficiency targets
Other duties as assigned