Operations Manager

Magna International•Duncan, SC

About The Position

The Operations Manager ensures assigned plant operations demonstrate world-class performance and provides strategic leadership, management, and technical expertise to the organization and operations team. The role plans, develops, directs, implements, and maintains plant strategies and objectives, translating moderate- to long-term goals into short-term plans. It manages operational financial matters, budgets, expenses, costs, and cost-saving efforts, while researching and recommending processes, systems, policies, and procedures for future improvement. The position leads cross-functional operations leadership teams and supports managers and staff in meeting business objectives, developing employee skills, and building a team-based organization. The role oversees safety, quality, productivity, and regulatory compliance; addresses workplace safety incidents and reporting; and supports environmental programs, including ISO 14001. It may also investigate and decide unsettled grievances with Human Resources support, perform project work, and handle other duties in support of business objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field and eight years of manufacturing leadership experience, or equivalent.
High degree of knowledge in manufacturing, operations, process design, systems, and quality.
Demonstrated leadership skills to lead and manage operations toward long-term departmental and organizational goals.
Demonstrated employee relationship and management skills to support, develop, and lead a cohesive operations team.
Strong communication skills to work with internal and external contacts at all organizational levels, represent the company professionally, and present concepts and strategies to customers and management.
Compelling commitment to the values underlying Magna management systems.
Demonstrated project and program management skills and proven financial capabilities to maintain program quality, cost, and timing.
Working knowledge of English.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs. as needed; stand, walk, bend, and sit for extended periods; maintain proper vision requirements and alertness to surroundings.

Responsibilities

Ensure assigned plant operations demonstrate world-class performance and provide strategic, management, and technical leadership.
Plan, develop, direct, implement, and maintain plant strategies and objectives; translate longer-term goals into short-term plans and lead managers in implementation.
Manage the financial aspects of operations and understand their effect on financial performance.
Develop, review, and maintain budgets and expenses for materials, equipment, travel, human capital, and other needs; monitor and control costs and promote cost savings and VA/VE efforts.
Research and recommend new processes, systems, policies, and procedures.
Develop and manage cross-functional operations leadership teams to meet business objectives; monitor productivity and recommend changes where appropriate.
Provide leadership and support to staff, assist with employee skill development, and develop a team-based organization focused on goals and objectives.
Perform project work and other duties in support of business objectives, and prepare and distribute communications as necessary.
Ensure facilities comply with safety regulations; direct, promote, and review safety, quality, and productivity programs; conduct workplace inspections and monitor compliance with health and safety policies and procedures.
Investigate and make decisions regarding unsettled grievances, with Human Resources support, through the Open Door Process.
Notify EHS immediately of accidents or incidents and hold managers and supervisors accountable for complete incident reports submitted within 24 hours.
Lead achievement of the division’s lost-time and overall incident-rate goals.
Ensure managers and supervisors correct unsafe acts and conditions, follow incident-reporting and EHS processes, and place work orders as needed.
Ensure managers and supervisors properly train new employees, including on safety.
Coach and counsel supervisors on performance concerns and recognize strong performance, including in safety, quality, leadership, and performance metrics; ensure employee performance reviews address safety concerns and accomplishments.
Ensure daily shift meetings include safety talks.
Protect the health and safety of employees, visitors, and the public; support proactive EHS initiatives, communicate workplace hazards and protective procedures, cooperate with OSHA inspectors, prevent discrimination against employees exercising OSHA rights, and ensure appropriate personal protective equipment is used.
Understand and support environmental programs, including ISO 14001, and ensure conformance with environmental management system procedures, including emergency response requirements.