Operations Manager - Manufacturing

JCB North America•Pooler, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing plans for process upgrades, factory development, new product introductions and monitoring adhering to budgets and production schedules. This position is also responsible for providing leadership to department managers throughout the manufacturing area.

Requirements

Must pass any drug screens, background checks and any pre-employments tests as applicable.
5-10 years of manufacturing experience with some knowledge of each department or equivalent experience.
7-10 years of experience in a supervisory/department manager role

Nice To Haves

15-20 years of manufacturing experience with some knowledge of each department in a related industry
10 years of experience in a supervisory/department manager role
Experience with world-class organizations or Tier One Suppliers
Ability to develop and implement strategies
Conversant in quality processes driven toward achieving goals
Adept in matrix, multi-cultural organization
Solid analytical skills with a practical balance of shop floor experience
Knowledge of manufacturing equipment and processes
Highly motivated self-starter
Effective organizational and communication skills
Detail oriented and self-directed
Ability to delegate work
Creative problem-solving skills
Multi-task while maintaining a sense of urgency
Flexibility with work activities
Ability to give direction well either verbal or written

Responsibilities

Plan, monitor and control spending
Assist New Product/Projects Manager in studying the feasibility of new projects
Plan and maintain time schedule
Allocate priorities to tasks and reschedule work or tasks as needed
Monitor and report progress
Manage all assigned manufacturing areas
Implement any necessary training programs for department managers
Establish and discipline within each team to follow standards to build products
Promote safety awareness, quality culture and customer focus
Ensure that Continuous Improvement Tools and Techniques are utilized to improve operations.
Promote using Problem Solving Tools and Techniques in an effort to assist Manufacturing in the elimination of defects and inventory areas
Other duties as assigned