Manufacturing Operations Manager - Atlanta

Gaylor Electric•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

The Production Innovation Center Manager is accountable for the productive and efficient management of Innovation Center operations. The role oversees manufacturing, performance, assembly, and quality of materials for field installation, as well as development, process design, and implementation of cost controls. The manager investigates and implements leading-edge processes and develops strategies to improve productivity and efficiency, ensuring the Innovation Center operates smoothly, quickly, efficiently, and safely. The position is also accountable for delivering manufacturing projects within budget and achieving targeted labor hours in alignment with the company’s business plan. The manager leads manufacturing staff and operations, coordinates resources and project logistics, monitors project progress and financials, and collaborates with operational and corporate teams. The role also develops and implements compliant processes, supports field teams with cost-saving manufacturing ideas, and teaches and develops high school students, interns, and apprentices.

Requirements

Five or more years of leadership experience.
Able to clearly convey progress to customers and accurately understand and fulfill requests.
Proficient in Spectrum for invoice approvals, billed job costs, reports, project history, and purchase order history review.
Cultivate new business relationships and maintain existing client relationships.
Maintain appropriate records, files, and documentation.
High-level interpersonal relationship skills.
Proficiency in communication and organizational skills, and strong computer literacy, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Spectrum.
Use Gaylor Values to carry out job responsibilities.
Work scheduled hours and additional hours when needed on short notice.
Work well with others as a team member.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in industrial or manufacturing management, business, or equivalent experience.
Six Sigma or Lean management experience.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the manufacturing center and its operations.
Manage department resources, craft headcount and hours, labor schedules, subcontract labor, equipment and chemical storage, purchasing, inventory control, deliveries, and material logistics.
Meet company, state, and federal safe operating standards for vehicles, chemicals, and manufacturing, and keep the facility clean.
Promote incident-free safe work practices and ensure performance of safety audits.
Work directly with operations teams and field management staff.
Interact with customers, owners and their representatives, architects, engineers, trade contractors, vendors, drivers, and others associated with construction projects.
Collaborate with Innovation Center and corporate leaders to assess resource requirements.
Work with project teams to strategize resource use and remove obstacles.
Conduct monthly Innovation Center reviews with corporate.
Develop and implement processes that meet safety and regulatory requirements.
Oversee implementation of new Innovation Center methods or processes and create procedures that improve efficiency.
Initiate, attend, coordinate, or conduct meetings as required to meet project objectives.
Apply general trade knowledge to electrical work, both technically and procedurally.
Establish consistent methods of scheduling, delegation, and monitoring.
Monitor and communicate overall project progress.
Track monthly financials of the prefabrication center.
Take field calls and assist project supervisors and managers with cost-saving manufacturing ideas.
Develop an “as-is” process map covering manufacturing-to-field touchpoints, stakeholder input, and value-added versus non-value-added activities.
Develop a “to-be” process map that supports growth targets and provides direction and structure for improvement projects.
Oversee design, layouts, and ordering of materials to produce products in line with project schedules.
Review and comprehend project documents and drawings to accurately produce construction products.
Monitor assigned projects and subcontractor estimates and actual status, field personnel alignment, scheduling, and payable and receivable balances to support weekly action plans.
Manage the selection, development, measurement, motivation, and cooperation of manufacturing staff.
Take disciplinary action toward subordinates consistent with company policies and procedures.
Manage on-site safety and assigned manufacturing construction projects and field personnel.
Cultivate cooperative working relationships with managers, supervisors, and customers or clients.
Document project and work situations accurately and promptly, both in writing and verbally.
Lead, motivate, coach, and develop employees’ technical skills, and provide accurate, unbiased performance appraisals.
Teach and develop high school students, interns, and apprentices.
Oversee employee payroll and time allocation.
Create and implement best practices for project logistical plans.
Embed measures of success and communicate expected accountability.