Plant Operations Manager
About The Position
The Plant Operations Manager is responsible for managing all production employees, operations, and processes within the division. The Operations Manager oversees all aspects of the plant operations, including safety, human capital, along with equipment facilities and maintenance while maximizing equipment usage and increasing labor productivity. This person is responsible for the creation and implementation of new employee orientation, training programs and recommended compensation changes for production staff. The Operations Manager will utilize LEAN manufacturing principles to drive process improvement and recommend new equipment/capital expenses. The Operations Manager will partner with the Plant Manager and other department managers to ensure timely product shipment according to customer specifications.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing, or commensurate experience
- 5+ years of senior level leadership experience in metals/steel industry
- 3+ years of direct oversight of hourly employees
- LEAN Manufacturing experience required
- Experience with creating & updating SOPs for equipment and processes
- Prior experience with vendor management & equipment maintenance
- Ability to mentor employees and foster an inclusive culture
- Knowledge of inventory management, customer service, budgets, and quality control
- Skilled at reengineering operations, creating policies, and implementing new strategies
- Skilled at communicating with all employees
- Ability to train employees on various safety, quality, inventory, and other operations items
Nice To Haves
- fabrication experience a huge plus
- Six Sigma or other certification preferred
Responsibilities
- Managing all production employees, operations, and processes within the division.
- Overseeing all aspects of plant operations, including safety, human capital, equipment facilities, and maintenance.
- Maximizing equipment usage and increasing labor productivity.
- Creating and implementing new employee orientation and training programs.
- Recommending compensation changes for production staff.
- Utilizing LEAN manufacturing principles to drive process improvement.
- Recommending new equipment/capital expenses.
- Partnering with the Plant Manager and other department managers to ensure timely product shipment according to customer specifications.
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision benefits
- paid holidays
- vacation
- a 401(k) match
- tuition reimbursement
- various opportunities to earn cash bonuses
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
