Job Description
Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Operations Manager to lead a high-performance production team within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for personnel development, operational performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement initiatives that ensure safe, efficient, and compliant processing operations.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Workforce Development
- Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate, coach, discipline, promote, and, when needed, terminate personnel.
- Partner with departmental managers, supervisors, and HR on employee-related decisions.
- Foster a culture of clear communication, accountability, teamwork, and adherence to company policies.
Production & Operational Excellence
Assist in defining and executing short- and long-term objectives for safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement.Direct daily processing operations, ensuring alignment with established procedures and production requirements.Oversee workflow management to achieve accurate, timely completion of work orders.Process Control & Quality Assurance
Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Manufacturing Procedures (SMPs).Establish and optimize processing profiles to enhance product quality and equipment efficiency.Review production documentation, quality plans, material instructions, chemistry results, and related technical data.Collect, analyze, and verify in-process and final product data for compliance with specifications.Lead or support continuous improvement activities targeting process capability, equipment reliability, and overall operational stability.Champion 6S programs to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient production environment.Cost, Productivity & Performance Management
Develop and manage budgets to meet cost-control targets and support operational objectives.Initiate or support cost-reduction, waste-elimination, and profit-improvement initiatives.Ensure achievement of productivity, yield, throughput, and delivery-performance goals.Prepare weekly and monthly reports on performance metrics, project progress, maintenance activities, and training.Engineering, Maintenance & Reliability Support
Lead engineering projects involving capacity expansion, new technologies, and equipment / process improvements.Maintain an effective preventive maintenance program and support troubleshooting for unplanned downtime.Ensure availability of critical spare parts, consumables, and external maintenance or service resources.Safety, Compliance & Professional Conduct
Promote and maintain a safe, complaint, and hazard-free work environment.Enforce all safety standards and proactively identify and mitigate risks.Model integrity, professionalism, and ethical conduct in all operations.Engage in continuous professional development through courses, seminars, and industry resources.Qualifications
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.Demonstrated leadership capability in a technical or production setting.Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret technical data and drive process improvements.Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and cross-functional initiatives.Individuals who would be successful in this role
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