Operations Manager

Dodge Industrial • Compton, CA

13d • $107,000 - $118,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

The individual will be responsible for product line P&L and will achieve key operating metrics on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. This role is responsible for achieving both KPI and CPI results through problem solving and decision making on the factory floor.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from a four-year college or university and three to five years related manufacturing experience and/or training, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures and governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Must have knowledge of Data Base Software, Manufacturing Software, Spreadsheet Software and Word Processing software.
• Must be either a US citizen, lawful permanent resident ('green card' holders) or have refugee or asylee status due to ITAR and EAR compliance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in Aerospace manufacturing.
• Experienced with CNC machines and equipment.
• Familiarity with earned hours, overhead rates, and factor costs.
• Green Belt or Black Belt certification.

Responsibilities

• Exercises direct supervision over departmental supervisors to achieve schedules, quality, and efficiency on a line-item basis.
• Plans production schedule for the designated manufacturing area in an effort to meet sales order book. Works with production control to ensure parts, process sheets and raw materials are available.
• Accountable for maintaining discipline in accordance with company policy and for maintaining health and safety regulations.
• Participates in the decision-making process for improvements to reduce scrap and overall costs. Recommends suggestions that would improve the efficiency and quality of products.
• Mentors supervisors to improve their skills and develops operator training matrix to improve quality and efficiency.
• Follows and administers budgets determined by Plant Management. Prepares reports outlining progress as it pertains to departmental budget guidelines.
• Utilizes the annual evaluation process as a communication tool with employees for goal setting and development programs.

Benefits

• Some travel may be required to visit customers or suppliers.
• This is an exempt position, and hours will vary depending on business needs; some Saturdays will be required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager