Operations Manager

Job Title: Operations Manager-Mechanical Products

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Vice President of Operations

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Responsible for all procurement, production, assembly and logistics activities within the Mechanical BU. The Operations Manager will manage in such a manner as to achieve to meet or exceed planned production and required delivery schedules, meet productivity and efficiency margins, produce 100% correct product and conduct all of the above in accordance with Company and Corporate policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Reviews master production schedule, customer backlog status and production levels, and confers with upper management, marketing, engineering, finance, and other manufacturing staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, production schedules, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
• Manages supply chain by approving suppliers, tracking performance, and negotiating and approving any agreements with suppliers.
• Keeps close coordination and communication with the production, purchasing, materials, engineering, marketing, and financial departments to attain objectives on Company goals.
• Prepares production schedules and ensures material availability.
• Confers with production personnel to resolve problems affecting production schedules, including the purchase of parts and/or planning/scheduling issues; monitors work procedures and schedules, and expedites workflow.
• Develops and maintains an effective production control, purchasing, materials, and traffic organization through selection, training, and motivation of all personnel in departmental areas. Directs subordinates in the management of their assigned responsibilities, to ensure that they meet objectives and attain satisfactory operation and performance.
• Responsible for the creation and continuous update of the master schedule that satisfies customer demand, maintains stability in terms of material and capacity requirements and minimizes Raw, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Continuously monitors the impact of "Customer Delivery Performance" and "Final Assembly On-time Performance" on inventory levels and schedule attainment, and implements any necessary changes to the schedule required to balance customer requirements and plant efficiencies.
• Act as a focal point between Marketing/Sales, Manufacturing, and Materials Management to coordinate the Customer Orders, Internal Work Orders and "8020" inventory levels to balance major business objective with customer satisfaction.
• Utilize MAPICS software to develop and distribute reports to identify issues and problems that could result in missed sales opportunities, unachievable on-time internal work order completion, and inventory discrepancies.
• Assess the impact to capacity, inventory levels, purchase order activity and problem inventory levels that result from any proposed major change to the master schedule, utilizing the Infor / MAPICS MRP tool.
• May assist in process development and the implementation of production procedures to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce manufacturing systems costs. Measures progress by established standards of performance.
• Directs Mechanical operations personnel to ensure processes, procedures, and methods per quality standards are met and maintained. Maintains communication channels and supports morale within the plant operations. Administers all policies and procedures within Company guidelines, consistently within all departments.
• Participates in the monthly sales and operation planning activity, identifies potential problems that effect a stable MPS, addresses firm lead time polices and presents manufacturing and customer performance reports. Prepares and monitors shipping/dollar forecast.
• Complies with and conducts business in accordance with the letter, spirit, and intent of all relevant laws and regulations, policies, work procedures, instructions; wherefore, refrains from any illegal, dishonest, unethical conduct. Maintains communications with all employees, vendors, customers and others in a cooperative and professional manner, while treating them in with dignity, respect and courtesy.
• Performs other related duties as required and may be assigned.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manages the activities of persons within the Materials group. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Provides superior leadership and support for the Materials group and the Company.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be an experienced, effective leader, a team player, with strong management skills.
• Must like data, and possess the ability to analyze and manage with the data.
• Must be a 'hands-on' type individual, with the ability to interface on the shop floor, along with senior leadership and vendors---all equally well.
• Must be able to develop and align business plans with quantifiable requirements, placing the requirements into action,
• Must be able to mentor and develop a good team, to extract the best performance possible.
• Must exhibit the following attributes; 1) Proven leadership, 2) Strong oral and written communication, 3) Strong mentor, 4) Empowerment, and 5) Effective resource management.

ESSENTIAL EDUCATION, SKILLS, and/or EXPERIENCE

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, or related field.
• Work Experience: Eight (8) or more years' related experience in materials, production planning, and/or training.
• Or, equivalent combination of education and experience.

In addition this position requires:

• Strong problem solving and decision making skills.
• Excellent computer skills with a high level of proficiency in Excel and in MRP/ERP systems.
• Affiliation with APICS, CPIM, or CRM is highly desired.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills.
• This position must meet "US Person" Export Control Requirements as defined by 22 CFR "US Person means a person who is a lawful permanent resident as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20) or who is a protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)." Or a successful foreign person candidate must be eligible to obtain any required export authorizations."

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending