Operations Manager

ASSA ABLOY • Phoenix, AZ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

ASSA ABLOY is looking for an Operations Manager for their brand-new Grand Canyon Service Center. This hands-on role utilizes cross-functional leadership, technical knowledge, and communication skills to ensure customers receive a quality product while meeting on-time performance goals. The ideal candidate continually strives to improve operational efficiencies and overall performance with the Production Team. This role plays an integral part in the day-to-day operation and overall success of the facility. Reporting directly to the Service Center Manager, this individual will play a key role in leading the Operations team as it relates to the manufacturing, quality, and distribution of products while ensuring a safe environment for all employees.

Requirements

• High School diploma required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a manufacturing supervision or management level role with a demonstrated track record of leading people and improving the overall employee experience.
• Experience in LEAN Manufacturing techniques, Kaizen and Process Improvement.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize projects under tight time deadlines minimizing disruptions, improving product quality, and maximizing operational output.
• Previous experience with workforce planning and production scheduling.
• Excellent communication and computer skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Operations, Engineering or a related field preferred.
• Previous experience working in a custom engineered, metal forming, or fabrication environment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand engineering drawings is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan, direct, oversee, and manage the daily operations of the manufacturing floor ensuring that products are delivered with on-target results and on-time delivery to our customers.
• Ensure that daily and weekly production targets are achieved.
• Support frontline supervisors by developing and following up on action plans and help to create actionable solutions.
• Lead initiatives for employee involvement and engagement.
• Manage employee performance to develop a strong and effective team.
• Oversee production planning to optimize the production schedule as required.
• Promote environmental, health, and safety philosophies and processes.
• Advance a culture of continuous improvement.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with the key business partners outside of production.
• Other projects or duties as assigned by management.
• Participate in creating a safe and harmonious working environment.
• Assure compliance with federal, state, local and corporate policies, regulations, AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation, Sick Time, and paid Company Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-term Disability, Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with company contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement, Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition, well-being, and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees