Integrated Power Services Careers - Operations Manager

Integrated Power Services•Jacksonville, FL

41d

About The Position

IPS is built on a foundation of strong leadership, guided by our shared values of safety, accountability, integrity, teamwork, entrepreneurial spirit, and customer focus. As a leader at IPS, you'll shape strategic initiatives, inspire teams, and influence the future of our organization. We are looking for servant leaders who are action-oriented and committed to delivering an unmatched customer and employee experience. Your leadership will drive transformative projects, redefine industry standards, and leave a legacy. At IPS, you'll find a platform for high-potential growth, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact. If you're ready to lead with vision and inspire innovation, apply now and become a key player in our journey to redefine success! The Operations Manager is responsible for driving continuous improvement and Customer satisfaction by managing the deployment of the operational framework at IPS. Lead and/or support Continuous Improvement Process Solution (CIPS), including customer satisfaction, quality, safety, productivity, and employee relations in an Electric Motor and Generator repair facility. The Operations Manager will be responsible for the management of supervisors, Leads, technicians, equipment, and materials to achieve both daily and long-term production goals. This is a highly visible, high-impact position where a successful candidate will have the opportunity to play a decisive role in the future success and growth of the organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, or Manufacturing Management preferred
10+ years of total production or maintenance management experience or equivalent
Experience with union workers
Knowledge of machining and mechanical repair of rotating electrical components
Generator and/or motor repair or related product lines preferred
MS Office Suite and production MRP system experience
Exposure to continuous improvement operating cultures (Lean, 6S, Safety, High Engagement Work Systems) preferred

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Industrial Technology, or Manufacturing Management preferred
Generator and/or motor repair or related product lines preferred
Exposure to continuous improvement operating cultures (Lean, 6S, Safety, High Engagement Work Systems) preferred

Responsibilities

Direct the hourly workers to work safely and actively participate in all site-specific safety audits, incident reports, training, JHAs, LOTOs, housekeeping, and inspection activities
Encourage, support, and enable shop staff through servant leadership while listening to and taking input from the skilled workforce and fostering teamwork - building a OneIPS culture between Management and hourly employees
Be an effective communicator who possesses the experience and people skills to keep the team focused on the customer and continuous improvement in the processes, skills, and team performance that differentiates IPS from the competition
Plan, direct, and coordinate hourly labor requirements on the shop floor to support the incoming teardowns, inspections, production repair jobs ,and field service jobs
Participate in the day-to-day management and own the labor component to participate in planning the labor to support the production schedule ,taking into consideration overtime, rush job,s and vacation schedules
Be cross-trained in the other functions of the management team duties, and is responsible for labor, consumable supplies, and cost control
Develop and evaluate project-specific work plans and customer communication reporting requirements
Assist in coordinating customer job inspection visits to ensure work is being safely performed to schedule and specification
Ensure that all customer requirements, such as inspections, data collectio,n and delivery of material,s are being met
Assist customersin performing service center certification audits
Lead the continuing development of the Quality Program by adding support and development of documentation, work instructions, and process standards where neede,d and improving existing processes
Support quality focus on jobs deemed high risk due to their complexity, infrequency, or skill set of the team
Lead the effort to enhance Key Customer Facing Metrics: (Quality, Time to Quote, Approval to Ship, and Ship to Invoice) as well as Key IPS Metrics: (Safety, Margin Performance vs. Work Plans, Labor Utilization, Direct and Indirect Costs)