Operations Manager

Trelleborg•Village of Pawling, NY

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Operations Manager will oversee the day-to-day operations of manufacturing team(s), ensuring that product, process, and personnel issues are addressed appropriately and promptly. This role involves analyzing and enhancing operational procedures using Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies to boost efficiency and productivity. The manager will collaborate with other team members and management to achieve corporate objectives related to Safety, Quality, On-Time Delivery, Lead Time, and Profitability. Key performance indicators (KPIs) will be monitored, with root cause analysis and corrective actions implemented as needed. Responsibilities also include hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising employees to maintain high morale and productivity, ensuring conformance with ISO and NUPIC procedures, and maintaining all personnel training records. A critical aspect of this role is maintaining 100% compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, fostering a "zero-incident" workplace culture.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Minimum of 3 years’ management experience in a manufacturing/fabrication business
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, bilingual a plus (Spanish)
Ability to communicate clearly by conveying and receiving ideas, information and direction effectively
Ability to demonstrate adequate job knowledge to deliver world-class performance
Ability to challenge oneself to consistently meet all goals and deadlines
Willingness to strive for excellence by producing work that is free of errors and mistakes
Experience with ISO 9001 standard practices
Knowledge of efficiency frameworks such as Daily Visual Management, Kaizen
Experience in root cause analysis, corrective action implementation
Strong analytical skills and critical thinking
Computer literate, experience with ERP systems
Exceptional communication skills, both written and verbal
Exceptional organizational skills
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR (U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident, Political Asylee or Refugee).

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

Supervision of the day-to-day operation of the manufacturing team(s), ensuring that product, process and personnel problems are dealt with appropriately and in a timely fashion.
Analyzing and enhancing operational procedures to increase efficiency and productivity through Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen methodologies.
Work with other team members and management to accomplish corporate goals of: Safety, Quality, On Time Delivery, Lead Time, and Profitability.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify root cause and take corrective actions when necessary.
Hiring, training, mentoring, and supervising employees to maintain high morale and productivity.
Maintain conformance with ISO and NUPIC procedures. Maintain all training records for personnel.
Maintain 100% compliance with OSHA and environmental regulations, promoting a "zero-incident" workplace culture.