Operations Manager

Provide leadership in all manufacturing aspects of the company operation, including safety, quality control and delivery, lean implementation and process improvement, new product integration, development and management of key functional KPI’s.

Responsibilities:

Direct the operations function focusing on the day-to-day and medium-term performance of the production, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Equipment Maintenance groups
Serve as a member of the Site Leadership Team that defines and executes the overall strategy
Coordinate and prioritize facility resources to meet the requirements of the operations, application engineering, technology development, and testing organizations
Give direct supervision to the operations organization through the site manager(s)
Work with managers, peers, and indirect reports in resolving day-to-day issues and conducting the normal course of business
Maintain and utilize a factory capacity model to make decisions/recommendations on capital expenditures, staffing requirements, and material needs
Responsible for securing current supplies of raw materials and for identifying and developing sources to reduce risks
Allocation of resources (personnel, time, assets), prioritization of work and projects and conflict management
Prepare and makes presentations to customers, management, staff
Routinely meet with key vendors/suppliers, consultants, and business partners to represent business interests
Make decisions for system changes, technologies and process to enhance manufacturing capabilities and efficiencies
Participate in Lean activities
Maintain all housekeeping items and follow all housekeeping procedures
Lead by example on safety procedures and maintain a safe work environment
Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Engineering Related Field
8 or more years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment 
Thorough understanding of practices, theories, and principles involved in operations (i.e., manufacturing technology, quality systems, process control, equipment design and engineering, supply chain management systems, budget setting, lean manufacturing tools, etc.)
Moderate to broad understanding of practices, theories, and principles involved in business, and finance
Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills (metric driven)
Strong written and oral communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills (managerial and diplomacy)
Ability to work with all levels of the organization
Proficient using Microsoft Office software