Operations Manager

POSITION INFO:

POSITION TITLE: Manufacturing Operations Manager
DEPARTMENT/CATEGORY: Manufacturing
REPORTS TO: Plant Manager 
LOCATION: Stuarts Draft, Virginia

The position is responsible for providing strong leadership skills to plan, organize and execute production plans while driving continuous improvements in safety, quality, delivery and costs.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Champion continuous improvement in plant safety and insures operations are performed safely and the maintenance of equipment for safety, quality and efficient operation.
•    Insures staffing levels are maintained by department in order to meet customer demand.
•    Work with the department leaders in the plant in reviewing recommendations regarding employment, performance ratings, promotions, salary recommendations, transfers and terminations.
•    Guiding and advising direct reports in more complex phases of their work.
•    Assisting the annual and monthly sales and operation plan and insuring that cost controls are maintained.
•    Plan, schedule and coordinate department activities to fulfill sales orders, meet inventory requirements, and deliver manufactured products on time.
•    Indirectly supervise all direct and indirect manufacturing employees through department Managers and Supervisors 
•    Insuring sufficient raw materials to meet production requirements.
•    Coordinating tooling and machine changes for the manufacture of new products.

EXPERIENCE:

Candidates must have a thorough knowledge of all manufacturing methods, techniques, and related equipment. Knowledge of production scheduling and shop operations and have strong leadership skills, with excellent oral & written communication. 3-5 years Lean manufacturing background.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's degree required with 5 to 10 years of progressive manufacturing experience and responsibilities preferred.

TRAINING AND SKILLS:

This position requires that the person be a highly organized, self-motivated individual who can work independently. Computer literate, particularly in shop floor control, production planning, and inventory control applications. Must be able to read and interpret drawings and specifications. Other skills required include: project management; change management; industrial engineering knowledge; quality process awareness; verbal and written communication skills; analytical skills; strong customer orientation; time management; and commitment to company values.