Operations Manager

Smiths Group•Abbeville, SC

35d

About The Position

Flexible Technologies, Inc. is a forward-thinking manufacturing organization dedicated to excellence in custom engineering and quality manufacturing. With a focus on outstanding customer service, we cater to various sectors including floorcare, industrial, and medical. Job Summary: Responsible to the Plant Manager for the direction and management of Medical manufacturing and HSE Programs. Directs and coordinates activities so that approved products are manufactured on schedule within quality and cost objectives. Liaisons with customers on quality issues and growth opportunities.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related discipline preferred
Experience: 10+ years in a similar position
Skills: Strong customer orientation
Ability to lead people and get results through others
Strategic planning
Process improvement and change management
Manufacturing systems development and deployment
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and analysis

Responsibilities

Oversees Medical manufacturing, HSE programs and site security to drive business results.
Manages areas of responsibility to ensure minimum costs, on time delivery and prepare the Medical division to meet future growth.
Works closely with Flex-Tek HSE Divisional Director to implement HSE improvement strategies.
Implement Smiths Minimal Technical standards, HSE policies, and Cardinal Behaviors.
Monitor leading Indicators and other objectives and use statistical data to identify trends.
Assist, and at times oversee, and stay current with remediation activities at applicable facilities.
Employ outside or internal resources to assist with HSE programs when necessary. This may include HSE audits, incident investigation, workplace improvements, or remediation activities.
Work with regulatory agencies to resolve issues or seek assistance/guidance.
Be the liaison for Loss Prevention programs and following through on corrections.
Be a Prism Super-User
Works closely with engineering to obtain new or revised standards, improved methods and workstation layouts.
Oversees Medical inventory control and related transactions as related to operations.
Reviews operations and plans to meet requirements for sales planning and to ascertain manufacturing or outsourcing requirements to meet new or existing markets.
Ensures through subordinates that standards for product quality, equipment and operator performance are maintained, and that cost-effective technology is used to maximize production.
Ensures fixed assets are preserved.
Develops, monitors and reports on operating costs within functional areas.
Provides appropriate notice of cost and labor overruns.
Implements solutions to problems related to same.
Assures good employee relations and consistent, equitable disciplinary actions.
Establishes challenging targets for improvement in safety, quality, cost, delivery and employee relations.
Effectively manages budget and cost expenses.
Stays current on information and technology affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
Maintains compliance with state and federal regulations