Site Operations Manager - Washington DC Area
DESCRIPTION:
The Site Operations Manager will oversee manufacturing, purchasing, inventory control and manufacturing engineering/planning. Recommend manufacturing policies and programs to guide the product lines in maintaining and improving the competitive position and profitability of the operations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develop and implement strategic plans and objectives for the organization that are in line with the company's business goals.
- Ensure that the site's strategic plan is aligned with and supports the mission, vision, and overall business plan
- Collaborate with the management team to create long-term company strategy.
- Communicate and explain the strategic objectives to various stakeholders with the company.
- Measure the effectiveness of the implemented strategies and necessary adjustments as required
- Lead and manage the implementation of new business initiatives and strategic projects.
- Identify and address issues and risks that could affect the achievement of strategic objectives.
- Maintain and support the site performance measurement system through the tiers of leadership from plant/shop floor to the senior leadership team.
- Maintain safe working conditions for all in the area and ensure that production activities do not adversely affect the local community or environment and achieves compliance with external regulations and corporate EHS systems.
- Identify opportunities, develop, and execute improvement plans to achieve the site targets.
- Provide leadership on problem root cause analysis, identifying actions, and timely resolution.
- Coordinate, review, and approve all proposal activities associated within the assigned business areas.
- Coordinate, review, and approve all material and labor estimates for new and recurring programs within the assigned business areas.
- Work with other departments to review all design documents involving manufacturing and procurement to ensure the program's execution is successful and profitable.
- Review and approve all Engineering Release Authorization documents within the assigned business areas.
- Monitor, review, and evaluate the performance of budgets for all assigned programs. Implement corrective action to achieve satisfactory performance to budgets, as necessary.
- Develop EAC's / ETC's for the necessary programs and report the findings to the Program Office and Program Finance Office.
- Serve as a focal point for all necessary activities between departments.
- Communicate all necessary information to the Operations departments so that plan(s) can be timely executed within established direction.
- Assist in the resolution of unresolved Engineering issues affecting efficient manufacturing operations.
- Assist in the resolution of unresolved vendor issues.
- Assist in the development of yearly capital equipment planning.
- Participate and present to Senior Management the status of assigned programs during monthly reviews.
- Monitor all planned deliveries for timeliness and assures customer satisfaction through the delivery of a quality product.
- Perform those administrative activities necessary for the effective management of the product lines including product line goals and objectives, and planning, organizing, integrating, and measuring the work performed within the organization.
- Review and evaluate cost effectiveness, consistency, quality, accuracy, and performance to standards and take actions necessary to correct discrepancies.
- Ensure compliance with all contract security requirements.
BACKGROUND PROFILE:
- Four-year college degree, or equivalent, in technical field (preferably industrial engineering) and/or business administration.
- Minimum of twelve years' experience in management in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects with geographically diverse teams.
- Proven ability to work independently and influence, with and without direct authority, production associates, staff associates, site management, and senior business management.
- Excellent analytical and communication skills, and a history of accomplishing problem resolution.
- Familiarity with personal computer software.
- Capable of performing responsibilities under prominent levels of stress.
- Ability to set priorities and handle multiple assignments under minimal supervision.