Insight Global's client, a custom small part manufacturer is looking to hire an Operations Manager. As an Operations Manager, you will play a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of our manufacturing facility. You will lead a team up to 50 employees, driving continuous improvement in operating efficiencies, safety, and quality standards. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the plant's safety, quality, efficiency, and profitability. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES
• Direct day to day manufacturing to achieve established production goals.
• Lead an operations team to continuously improve operating efficiencies and directly manage the Production Manager.
• Lead operator training and compliance program.
• Lead safety initiatives to achieve established goals.
• Work closely with the Engineering Manager, Second Operations Manager and Quality Manager to maximize plant safety, quality, efficiency and profitability.
• Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with company quality policy and other plant quality certifications.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
• Work independently to supervise and direct associates in assigned team.
• Conduct daily meetings with team to review goals and shift change instructions.
• Work independently to meet delivery schedules; seeks help when additional resources are required.
• Develop key interdepartmental relationships with engineering, quality assurance, sales and customers to effectively expedite orders to satisfy the company's commitment to 100% customer satisfaction.
• Prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously and complete within required timelines.
• Read, understand, and develop operational reports, schedules, and other reports.
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
- Bachelor's in Chemistry, Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or a related field. - 3-5+ years of experience in an operations or management role within electroplating, surface finishing, or a related chemical processing industry OR relevant internships/co-op experience.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and analytical skills