Operations Manager - 2nd Shift

Birmingham Fastener & Supply • Birmingham, AL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Operations Manager is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the facility through demonstrated leadership skills and a track record of continuous improvement in all manufacturing core competencies including safety, quality, growth, and productivity. This position will involve providing leadership and guidance to both skilled and unskilled labor forces, detailed record keeping, analyzing data/information, having the ability to work independently or in a team environment, public speaking, critical thinking, and using good judgment in decision making.

Requirements

• Ability to maintain positive relations within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate, present facts and provide recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.
• Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision as well as independently or in a team environment.
• Continuously focus on process improvement and proactively anticipates needs and present solutions.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism while under pressure and in the face of adversity
• Work under critical deadlines and heavy workloads to support the critical functions of the company.
• Ability to prioritize and work with accuracy under stress.
• Must have a solid working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook applications.
• Must possess an active, unexpired driver’s license and a clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in fasteners or steel products.
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience as a operations manager.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001

Nice To Haves

• B.S. degree is preferred but a combination of higher education and experience will be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills is a plus

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all employees observe and maintain a safe working environment.
• Develop and communicate the vision and strategy for the plant to position it for the future.
• Establish, communicate, support, motivate, measure, and evaluate results for all goals and objectives essential for all aspects of plant operations.
• Lead the organization to develop and follow plant metrics that enable the business unit to efficiently monitor progress leading to the attainment of site objectives and a continuous improvement culture.
• Evaluate, manage, and ultimately be responsible for meeting plant targets on operational costs, equipment/process efficiencies (labor, energy, etc.), and departmental productivity.
• Ensure facility assets are appropriately maintained through planning and implementation of maintenance programs and procedures
• Manage overall spending against budget including manpower, capital, and maintenance budgets.
• Prepare and submit the timely delivery of activity and monthly reports that keep the Vice President of Manufacturing and others in the company informed about the status of plant activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed