Operations Manager

Superior Essex•Fort Wayne, IN

24d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the general guidance of the VP of Operations, the Operations Manager oversees daily plant operations, including manufacturing, quality, engineering, and maintenance. This role coordinates production activities, monitors and controls operating costs, develops employees, and drives continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, quality, and productivity. The Operations Manager leads manufacturing operations at the Active location and collaborates closely with other departments to meet production goals, optimize resources, and support overall business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelors Degreen in Production Management, Industrial Management, or Engineering preferred; or equitable experience in Industrial Management
Experience with production management, machining, fabricating, quality, processing, assembly, data processing, direct labor standards, personnel management, and labor relations.
Must be able to adapt to demanding and changing production schedules and resolve complex manufacturing issues using sound technical judgement and problem-solving skills.
Must be able to work in a fast-paced industrial environment, spending considerable amount of time on the production floor exposed to usual shop conditions including some noise, oil, dirt and/or fumes.
Must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn and effectively use company-specific software and business systems.

Nice To Haves

Occasional travel to other Essex locations may be involved.

Responsibilities

Work directly with hourly associates, manufacturing supervisor and engineering supervisor to provide our customers with products that meet their specifications through continual improvements.
Continuously train and improve subordinate supervisors by providing guidance, assisting in more complex issues, administering company policies, enforcing safety, and housekeeping regulations.
Handle grievances beyond the scope and/or capabilities of subordinate and take immediate action on employee complaints to ensure high morale, keeping leadership informed.
Direct and coordinate operations, resolve difficulties in maintaining production output, and ensure that product quality and accuracy standards are maintained at all times.
Prepare monthly forecasts, budgets, CAPEX and other reports as needed. Submit reports and make recommendations to the VP of Operations and other members of leadership for improving the general operation of the plant.
Participate in equipment and plant layout planning, machine and equipment changes or replacements, engineering process improvements, and other changes used to improve quality, reduce materials handling, and facilitate workflow.
Review scrap and rework reports to take appropriate corrective action to ensure conformance to quality specifications.
Keep informed on long range production plans, production orders released, work backlogs, changes in schedules, engineering changes, expenses and costs. Review various reports on status of production, individual, group, and departmental productivity, supply, material and utilities costs, direct and indirect labor costs, and take corrective action on deficiencies as required.
Work with sales and business development teams to close opportunities that drive additional business.
Continuously develop your own professional and technical competence, maintaining awareness of advances in manufacturing management, labor relations, new materials, products, machines, equipment, instruments, methods and processes.
Perform other related duties as directed by the VP of Operations.