Operations Manager

HDT Global•Mansfield, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The role of the Operations Manager is to direct and manage plant operations with overall responsibilities for production, staffing, safety, maintenance, quality, and other production-related activities.

Requirements

Min. 7 years plant/general management in a manufacturing environment
Background in manufacturing methods, process improvement programs/procedures is required
Experience in Lean manufacturing environments
Working knowledge of budgets and financial statements
Ability to maintain a safe work environment
Applicants must be U.S. Persons or must be eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or U.S. Department of Commerce.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred, equivalent experience and education

Responsibilities

Coordinates plant activities through planning with departmental managers to ensure the total manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.
Directs and manages plant operations and staffing for production and shipping/receiving as required.
Develops and controls production staffing plans to meet facility goals.
Promotes and supports Quality Management System process and documentation.
Establishes and monitors overall plant performance measurements for production.
Implements and measures labor efficiency improvements.
Controls and minimizes labor overtime, premium freight and repair expenses.
Maintains existing plant facilities and equipment: replaces, or makes adjustments to plant facilities and equipment when necessary.
Promotes and ensures compliance with Safety programs throughout the facility. Partners with HDT safety professionals to ensure compliance with applicable federal and state safety/health regulations (OSHA, environmental, etc.).
Provides direction, development and leadership to production supervisors.