Manager, Operations Manufacturing

Living Spaces•La Mirada, CA

5d•$98,400 - $131,200

About The Position

The Operations Manager helps define and drive business transformation by streamlining operations and developing solutions that simplify business processes and support strategic objectives. The role develops and deploys tools, methods, and processes—including Lean Management Systems—to improve growth and efficiency throughout manufacturing. The position oversees daily manufacturing operations and coordinates the people and resources needed to meet manufacturing goals. It leads company-wide Lean and continuous-improvement initiatives, supports manufacturing teams through coaching and training, and collaborates across departments to set and achieve measurable objectives. The role also oversees production processes and company physical assets, tracks project metrics and schedules, and leads company and department OKRs as required. The role directly manages production team members and provides strategic guidance, delegates responsibilities, and supervises direct reports. It develops and implements business plans and communicates company policies and legal guidelines. The stated compensation range is $98,400 to $131,200. Benefits listed are subject to eligibility requirements and, in some cases, full-time status.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent from a four-year college in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field; an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
At least 10 years of progressive operational leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma techniques.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing, operations, and quality.
At least 5 years of experience leading continuous-improvement efforts and delivering results in business processes or operations.
Solid background implementing Lean continuous improvement that improves quality, lead time, and productivity.
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products, including Outlook and Excel.
Experience managing and overseeing production team members.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience in furniture manufacturing operations.
Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or APICS certification.

Responsibilities

Oversee daily operations by managing, planning, directing, and coordinating work activities and resources needed to meet manufacturing goals.
Drive company-wide Lean initiatives to improve operational effectiveness, including quality, lead-time reduction, and customer satisfaction.
Identify and implement continuous-improvement activities that produce savings and process improvements in manufacturing.
Provide leadership for large populations of non-exempt employees and exempt direct reports, optimizing resources in support of company goals and customer service.
Support the Manufacturing Management Team in deploying programs across manufacturing departments to increase efficiency and productivity.
Coach, mentor, and train employees in improvement tools, including Lean Thinking, 5S, and Lean and waste-elimination approaches.
Collaborate with peers and department managers to define goals, objectives, and metrics; review and amend actions as appropriate and focus on timely achievement.
Prepare and track project metrics and schedules.
Perform root-cause analysis and propose or implement process improvements to increase manufacturing output and optimize production.
Ensure company physical assets—including buildings, equipment, and inventory—are controlled, maintained, protected, and utilized appropriately.
Assist in developing Lean training classes and implement policies and procedures to improve manufacturing operations.
Work cross-functionally with direct and support departments to advance best practices and improvement initiatives.
Lead company and department OKRs (objectives and key results) as required.
Develop and execute company business strategies to attain board and shareholder goals.
Provide strategic advice to direct reports concerning the market and the company's future.
Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans.
Communicate company policies and legal guidelines throughout the company and ensure they are followed.
Communicate with and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities.
Delegate responsibilities and supervise direct reports, providing guidance and motivation to support performance.

Benefits

Medical insurance (full-time only, subject to eligibility requirements).
Dental insurance (full-time only, subject to eligibility requirements).
Vision insurance (full-time only, subject to eligibility requirements).
401(k) with company match (full- and part-time, subject to eligibility requirements).
Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law).
Paid sick leave (full- and part-time).
Flexible or health spending account (eligible full-time only).
Employee Assistance Program (full- and part-time).
Holiday pay (full-time only).
Life insurance (full-time only).
Overtime pay for eligible non-exempt team members.
Expense reimbursement as required by applicable law and company policy.
Team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPIs for eligible Retail, Guest Services, and Distribution Center team members.