Operations Manager (Heat Treat & Special Processing)

Operations Manager (Heat Treat & Special Processing)

The Operations Manager, is responsible for directing the functions and activities of our Operations organization. The Operations Manager, will develop strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual metrics. Duties involve directing the business unit operations on a daily basis to ensure execution of the company business plan while simultaneously implementing Continuous Improvement initiatives that will deliver long term benefits.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities :

• Champion of safety and compliance throughout organization.
• Lead and manage the Operations organization by implementing profitable programs and processes to optimize manufacturing work flow.
• Drives daily performance and high impact projects that meet or exceed Safety, Quality, Schedule and Cost performance objectives. When misses occur, develops a credible recovery plan with the team.
• Responsible for : developing people; process improvement; cost controls, quality monitoring and improvements; new product development and implementation; and customer service optimization.
• Manage Key Performance Indicators and Reporting on daily performance.
• Champion and initiate Continuous Improvement projects to increase Revenue per Square Foot and Revenue per Employee.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Identify new opportunities to impact business and operations goals positively. Manages these projects to rapid completion.
• Direct and coordinate manufacturing activities based on policies, objectives and programs spanning manufacturing functions.
• Ensure Company policies and procedures are understood and consistently followed by others.
• Determine performance and product quality and direct accountability for that performance.
• Brief and communicate with customers, suppliers and corporate executives with high intensity and professionalism.
• Build, develop and manage manufacturing leadership team capable of carrying out needed manufacturing strategies and improving employee relations.
• Implement effective problem resolution process to facilitate faster improvements and improved working relationships.
• Establish strong partnering relationships with cross-functional management (EHS, Engineering, Sales, Quality, Finance, HR, etc.) to ensure alignment of company objectives and effective cross-functional processes.
• Create and maintain a regular cadence of performance feedback with direct reports. Collaboratively create development plans and coach individuals in achieving them.
• Create an energizing work environment that supports the Company's high performance culture while ensuring an efficient and flexible organization.

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