Operations Manager

all O'Neal Industries' Affiliates•Monroe Twp, NJ

About The Position

TW Metals, LLC is a leading global distributor of Specialty Metals to companies such as Boeing, GE, McMaster, and Eaton. TW Metals stocks and processes Tube, Pipe, Bar, Extrusions, Sheet and Plate in stainless, aluminum, nickel, titanium, carbon and carbon alloy. As a global organization, we have over 30 stocking locations in North America, Europe, Mexico, and Asia. TW Metals stands for integrity, respect for the individual, commitment, customer satisfaction and continuous improvement. This family-owned company embraces opportunity and growth for our employees. Directs and coordinates all operating, production/processing, receiving, and shipping activities for a specialty metals processing center. Other duties may be assigned in addition to those listed below. Maintains safe operations by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures. Establishes and implements quality standards, methods, facilities, policies and procedures by studying product requirements. Determines equipment and facility budgets. Confers with management to establish and implement production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain information necessary to complete required processing; ensures that shipment of customer orders meet delivery dates/lead times. Maintains lead times at levels required by customers. Coordinates activities with the other regions. Works with select customers to identify and meet their needs. Develops operations production plan by coordinating requirements with sales, purchasing, and traffic functions. Completes production plan by establishing priorities, scheduling activities and employees, monitoring progress, and resolving problems. Coordinates processing activities with sales, purchasing, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment. Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data. Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems. Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements, conferring with manufacturers, contracting for special maintenance services, maintaining equipment inventories, evaluating new equipment and techniques. Fosters a culture/environment of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP). Designs and provides employee training/development programs. Coordinates with the Regional General and Branch Manager to ensure that adequate security measures are established in each location. Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality. Complies with legal requirements by enforcing policies and procedures, i.e., OSHA and EPA compliance.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to work in a “team” environment and must be hands-on.
Full engagement of all employees, change agent, problem solver, closer/doer, self-starter, clear on expectations, responsible and accountable.
Customer driven, “one company” concept (what we do is by company, how we do it is by location), goal/results oriented, team based-decentralized, fast/delegated down decision making, open communications, measurement of all key processes and accountability.
BS Degree in Manufacturing, with previous metals service center experience performing the duties and responsibilities listed above.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to freely determine ratios.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to communicate clearly.
Ability to effectively problem solve while maintaining a skillful, professional demeanor.
Effective communication skills which include verbal and written
Must have experience with Microsoft Office

Responsibilities

Directs and coordinates all operating, production/processing, receiving, and shipping activities for a specialty metals processing center.
Maintains safe operations by establishing and enforcing policies and procedures.
Establishes and implements quality standards, methods, facilities, policies and procedures by studying product requirements.
Determines equipment and facility budgets.
Confers with management to establish and implement production and quality control standards, develop budget and cost controls, and obtain information necessary to complete required processing; ensures that shipment of customer orders meet delivery dates/lead times.
Maintains lead times at levels required by customers.
Coordinates activities with the other regions.
Works with select customers to identify and meet their needs.
Develops operations production plan by coordinating requirements with sales, purchasing, and traffic functions.
Completes production plan by establishing priorities, scheduling activities and employees, monitoring progress, and resolving problems.
Coordinates processing activities with sales, purchasing, maintenance, and quality control activities to obtain optimum production and utilization of human resources, machines, and equipment.
Compiles, stores, and retrieves production data.
Reviews and analyzes production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to determine causes of nonconformity with product specifications and operating or production problems.
Ensures operation of equipment by establishing preventive maintenance requirements, conferring with manufacturers, contracting for special maintenance services, maintaining equipment inventories, evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Fosters a culture/environment of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP).
Designs and provides employee training/development programs.
Coordinates with the Regional General and Branch Manager to ensure that adequate security measures are established in each location.
Develops and implements operating methods and procedures designed to eliminate operating problems and improve product quality.
Complies with legal requirements by enforcing policies and procedures, i.e., OSHA and EPA compliance.