Operations Manager

ELEMET GROUP INC•Aitkin, MN

22h•$85,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

The mission of the Operations Manager is to ensure that all areas of the production process and maintenance of equipment and facilities come together to deliver quality products. Elemet Group provides solutions to solve our customers’ manufacturing and fabrication challenges. Across our four separate locations, we have access to state-of-the-art equipment and highly skilled specialists in CNC metal spinning, robotic welding, automated machining, assembly, powder coating, e-coating, and 2-axis and 5-axis water jet cutting and provide our customers with vertically integrated solutions. Our core values of Teamwork, Integrity, Driven, Innovation, and Fun guide our daily business decisions, foster a strong sense of community, and reinforce our commitment to a positive workplace culture. Elemet Group participates in E-Verify, a federal program that checks the employment eligibility of all new hires. Elemet Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Requirements

Educational background shall preferably be a 4-year degree in Business Management, Operations Management, or equivalent
5-7 years previous operations management experience, including forecasting and scheduling
Participate in training and development opportunities to ensure that professional competence is maintained.
Understanding or hands-on experience in metal fabrication, machining, and welding
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to analyze problems and strategize for better solutions
Ability to give clear direction, think proactively and have a high sense of accountability
Strong computer skills - must include Excel and demonstrated skills in database management and recordkeeping.
OSHA 10 Certification preferred
Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working at a computer
Ability to stand for up to 10 hours
Walking and bending periodically
Must be able to lift 15-20 pounds occasionally
Engaging in repetitive movements of wrists, hands, and fingers - typing and/or writing
Receiving and responding to oral communication

Responsibilities

Lead, manage, and hold team accountable to organizations’ policies and procedures
Ensure that communication between departments is ongoing and utilized to maintain an environment of continuous improvement
Support the company in production planning and making sure the business is adequately resourced
Identifying any skills gaps in the organization and work with Human Resources to develop and maintain a recruiting/development program to support this
Educate, develop, and motivate production team to achieve desired production results
Anticipate and determine cause of delays in production and take appropriate action to meet shipping schedules
Provide a leadership support function to teams and motivate employees to achieve production goals
Manage all operations budgets
Collaborate with Quality Manager on the plant’s total quality program
Coordinate tooling, fixtures, and attachments for machining
Ensure the highest level of quality is maintained throughout the manufacturing
Implement any new policies and procedures relating to the production process
Analyze and discuss hiring needs with Human Resources
Work with recruiting team, conduct interviews, and onboard new hires
Provide on-the-job training and identify functional areas where cross-training is needed
Address daily payroll activities including, but not limited to, attendance tracking, timecard approval and managing PTO requests
Ensure that key performance indicators are in place and production targets are met
Implement any new policies and procedures relating to the production process
Drive continuous improvement and on-time delivery throughout the supply chain process
Oversee and support the safety of the production floor
Provide support to all levels of the organization, in all operational departments
Write and deliver performance reviews and appropriate merit increases
Lead each day by example of Elemet Group core values and continuously search for new ways to build and maintain a strong and cohesive team