Operations Manager

MAT Holdings, Inc•Springfield, MN

18d•$90,000 - $110,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead our manufacturing team in achieving production excellence. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing a team of supervisors to ensure the timely production of our products while adhering to safety, quality, and cost standards. This role involves developing and implementing strategies to enhance productivity, establish key performance indicators, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. The Operations Manager will promote a strong safety culture, monitor production processes, and proactively address challenges to meet operational goals. This position requires effective communication with upper management and collaboration with cross-functional teams, including sales and shipping, to ensure alignment with market demands and production schedules. The successful candidate will have a proven track record in facility operations, budgeting, and leadership within a manufacturing environment, alongside a strong understanding of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.

Requirements

Minimum 3 -5 years of experience managing in a manufacturing environment
Excellent analytical skills
Knowledge of SAP or a similar ERP system is required.

Nice To Haves

A bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage a staff of supervisors to ensure timely production and to meet key requirements related to safety, service levels, cost, and quality.
Develop and implement methods to improve productivity within established payroll and expense budgets.
Plan and execute strategies that support production objectives through leadership of cross-functional teams
Promote employee development through effective verbal and written communications, cross-training skills, and appropriate use of teams to support problem solving and continuous improvement.
Monitor production, anticipate and solve problems on time, and identify opportunities for improvement to meet production goals.
Establish and maintain KPI’s to measure plant performance.
Identify and lead projects and kaizen events supporting continuous improvement of the value stream.
Cultivate and promote a strong safety culture and follow all safety policies, procedures, and regulations.
Identify and communicate workplace hazards and correct or seek assistance in correcting unsafe actions or conditions.
Communicate daily with upper management regarding problems or issues impacting production.
Evaluate machine resources to ensure continued production and minimal downtime.
Recommend and implement improvements to production capability, tooling, and machine replacement through CapEx projects.
Coordinate and facilitate activities that respond to customer and market needs by working with Sales/Marketing.
Establish a balance between increased productivity and reduced costs of manufacturing operations.
Set productivity and project goals for each manufacturing supervisor.
Develop workflow policies and procedures that improve efficiency without compromising safety or quality.
Ensure staffing levels are maintained based on workload.
Oversee the Production Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and ensure that implementation dates are met.
Work closely with the Shipping team to make sure there is communication as to when the product will be ready, to ensure we are shipping promptly.
Conduct daily meetings with the production supervisors, scheduling, and warehouse to make sure everyone agrees with the daily plan.
Drive cost reduction/continuous improvement projects.
Direct training as needed for the team regarding policies, procedures, product, etc.