OPERATIONS MANAGER

Job Description

One of my best clients is experiencing strong growth and seeking an Operations Manager. Who would you see as valuable in this role? Perhaps yourself?

A bit about the company :

They develop, manufacture, and sell high-quality products. Worldwide, they have around 750 employees. The local op has around 75 employees and a turnover of $25m annually.

Their site here has been growing significantly. To grow further, the organization, processes, and layout need to be adjusted, and subsequent leadership needs to support a retirement in play.

Looking for an energetic Operations Manager to take over responsibility for our growing manufacturing operations. The successful candidate can implement and maintain a robust, flexible planning and lean production process, continuously improving productivity and quality.

All this is done while delegating authority to key supervisors in purchasing, production, logistics, and quality and directing and coordinating operations at the manufacturing plant.

Responsibilities and Duties

Oversee all daily plant operations, from planning and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

Increase production output, efficiency, and flexibility while improving quality.

Ensure the production schedule is followed and aligned with the shipment plan.

Optimize inventory levels without compromising on-time deliveries

Make sure partnerships are established with key suppliers, guaranteeing the availability and good quality of raw materials and purchased components

Use KPIs to track performance against agreed targets

Allocate resources effectively and thoroughly utilize assets to produce optimal results

Develop staff in lean production techniques (VSM, SMED, Standard Work, TPM) and use lean tools to exceed the efficiency and flexibility targets.

Define plant strategy in alignment with corporate strategy to provide a clear sense of direction and focus.

Qualifications and skills

BS in Operations Management / Engineering and a Six Sigma Green Belt

Pragmatic, dynamic, hands-on, and down-to-earth

Proven track record as an operations manager with experience using an ERP system

Experience in a metal processing and assembly plant

Knowledgeable about safety, lean manufacturing, quality, productivity, demand creation and inventory

Ability to create accountability and to lead by example

Strong team-building, decision-making, and people management skills

This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunity for advancement. Join a top-tier company today!

Let me know if it would make sense to hear more!

Resumes may be confidentially sent to don.alspaugh@gogpac.com

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.