Operations Manager - R&IC Pilot Plant

Carlisle Construction Materials • Carlisle, PA

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About The Position

The Operations Manager has general management responsibility of the Research & Development Pilot Plant as well as the facility maintenance of the R&D labs. This includes strategic planning for the Pilot Plant capabilities and responsibilities including plant safety, maintenance & engineering, materials control and employee relations. The Operations Manager will manage a team of 15 – 20 personnel through the start-up of the R&IC Pilot Plant and be responsible for maintaining the existing and future lab R&D lab spaces.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business administration or related field
• 7+ years supervisory/management experience
• Prior experience in operations or engineering team management and capital equipment project execution.
• Experience using SAP and Microsoft Office
• Prior experience with Lean Manufacturing and

Nice To Haves

• Four (4) years of experience in the manufacturing industry
• ISO9001/14001 experience
• Project management experience

Responsibilities

• Develop a team to provide exceptional maintenance and engineering support while maintaining a safe work environment. Specific duties include management of employees, safety implementation, development/training, plant scheduling, recruiting/terminations, customer contact, supplier evaluation, and process
• Oversight and leadership of the Lean journey in the pilot plant. This includes leveraging the Carlisle Operating System (COS) to determine priorities, ensure equipment availability and manage material flows. Additionally, strong emphasis on employee engagement, capability improvement, visual management, and advanced SMED techniques are required for success in this role.
• Oversee inventory control to include all raw materials, supplies, and finished
• Creating an environment for success among supervisory and technical employees. It is pertinent that the Operations Manager convey an attitude that is positive and confident; coaching their staff to achieve their highest level of performance while treating them with respect and
• Coach and develop supervisors and team leaders in their managerial skills to align with overall company goals.
• Collaborate and interact with cross functional departments and at various levels within the organization to achieve facility, department and company goals.
• Manage the R&IC buildings and grounds to ensure a professional appearance is maintained.
• Continuously monitor compliance with all environmental permits pertaining to the manufacturing process and facility.
• Expectation to understand, participate in, and support company COS initiatives, with focus on developing a lean mindset.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees