Operations Manager
About The Position
The Operations Manager oversees 24/7 plant production and ensures that required quality and regulatory standards are met. The role helps develop processes and major goals that support safety, quality, productivity, stewardship, and broader functional objectives. It promotes an entrepreneurial, empowered, urgent, and collaborative operating environment focused on customer needs and just-in-time performance. The manager drives plant operations across functions that may include finance, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, materials, quality assurance and control, human resources, and information systems. In conjunction with the General Manager, the role coordinates plant activities with departmental managers to achieve manufacturing objectives and broader business goals. The position leads 20–30 salaried employees, along with strategic partners and suppliers, and requires accessibility around the clock and on holidays as needed.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent manufacturing qualification.
- At least 7 years of manufacturing experience, including 5 years of operations leadership.
- Experience in change management, process improvement, and optimization.
- Ability to lead in a trust-building manner and a passion for developing oneself and others.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels, from the shop floor to executive leadership.
- Willingness to be accessible 24/7 and on holidays to support the facility as needed.
- High drive and commitment to meeting success criteria.
- Willingness to challenge the status quo and consider different solutions.
- Ability to hold oneself and others accountable.
- Ability to work under uncertain and dynamic conditions while providing stability to the team.
- Willingness to take on tasks of any size as needed.
- Strong ability to build trust and a strong team environment.
Responsibilities
- Foster strong communication, collaboration, and a willingness to challenge the status quo.
- Lead employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development to accomplish company goals and objectives.
- Promote an open, high-trust, learning environment.
- Drive overall plant operations, potentially including finance, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering, materials, quality assurance and control, human resources, and information systems.
- Help develop a culture of clear metrics, leading indicators, ownership, and accountability.
- Help align each function’s objectives with strategic business goals, including safety, quality, reliability, productivity, and people development.
- Observe daily 24/7 operations to ensure facility performance meets business objectives for safety, quality, productivity, and people development.
- Coordinate plant activities with departmental managers, in conjunction with the General Manager, to accomplish manufacturing objectives and support overall business success.
- Understand and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
- Ensure technical objectives are met and resolve roadblocks or issues quickly.
- Lead 20–30 salaried employees, strategic partners, and suppliers.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
