Plant Operations Manager

Geokon • Brattleboro, VT

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Join us at GEOKON Inc (est. 1979), a proud 100% ESOP company and The World Leader in Vibrating Wire Technology®, in the manufacturing of instrumentation and data logger used in civil, mining and structural engineering projects throughout the world. We continuously seek new and experienced talent to assist us in not only creating and implementing great products that our customers need, but also, to maintain and grow our fantastic culture built on integrity and respect. If our goals and values resonate with you, we would love to connect! The Plant Operations Manager has full operational responsibility and accountability for the oversight and management of the entire day-to-day machine shop operations and related support areas. Working with the VP of Operations as well as other Parent Company Leadership. The Plant Manager will set strategic goals for the teams, crafting initiatives and policies to enhance operational efficiency, setting budgets, incorporating Lean processes, and leveraging new technologies. The Plant Operations Manager will also train, mentor, and supervise employees to perform their tasks effectively.

Requirements

• Excellent leadership and organizational abilities with previous experience in a leadership role within a machining/manufacturing/fabrication environment is required.
• Ability to motivate, develop, coach, and retain efficient production and support teams a must.
• Excellent computer proficiency (MS Office Suite – Word, Excel, Teams, and Outlook)
• Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service, both internally and externally.
• Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices, as well as able to work with teams.
• Ability to read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Ability to interpret specifications, schematics, job orders, and company policies and procedures for employees
• Ability to inspect materials, products, and/or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Mechanically inclined individual with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent analytical, problem solving, interpersonal, time management and documentation skills
• Ability to multi-task and must be organized

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree (in Engineering, Business, or related field) with 5 years of Operation Management experience- Preferred
• Understanding of business operations and functions, such as HR, Finance, Sales, and Marketing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers
• Familiarity with Purchasing of raw materials and Industrial Engineering functions as well as plant layout efficiencies.
• Understanding of CNC and Swiss Screw equipment and programming.
• Previous experience in Machining and Maintenance operations.

Responsibilities

• Review and maintain purchase orders to ensure shipment schedule is being met by monitoring the performance of the manufacturing team.
• Oversee the Production Planner and the planning and establishment of work schedules, assignments, and production processes to meet the Customer schedule.
• Oversee Inventory Planning and Forecasting – Determine the optimal quantity of inventory to be stocked based on factors such as historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand forecasting.
• Procurement and Supplier Management – Manage relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely procurement of inventory items, negotiating favorable terms, and pricing, and maintaining a reliable supply chain to meet demand.
• Working with the Senior Leadership team, solicit new Customers.
• Manage the customer relationship from planning, sourcing, making, and delivering products to the Customer’s specification.
• Meet with current and new Customers to review performance metrics.
• Working with the Manager, Quality & Inventory and Parent Company’s QA Manager, manage monitoring and enforcing quality control along with tracking programs to meet quality objectives, ensure that parts are being made according to the correct procedure, including ISO.
• Work with the identified teams to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments and to create solutions to complex problems.
• Supervise, coach, mentor, and motivate employees.
• Direct management and leadership of the company employees.
• Coordinate and/or conduct employee training in equipment operations and work procedures to ensure that all work is performed correctly and efficiently.
• Review the performance and evaluation of employees.

Benefits

• 100% Employee-Owned Company
• Employee Stock Ownership
• Dynamic and supportive culture built on innovation, integrity and respect
• Flexible work schedules
• Educational Reimbursement
• Wellness Reimbursement
• Generous Time Off Policy including 11 paid holidays and up to 24 hours of volunteer time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree