If you love choregraphing all the parts of a manufacturing orchestra to deliver as promised, then this will be your DREAM JOB!
This is an exceptional opportunity for an Operations Manager to join a machining / foundry operation that is part of a growing $4.
5B diversified global manufacturing company with 18,000 employees. You will coordinate a team of 100-135 with 3 direct reports in the production of quality pressure-poured steel components to meet the company’s sales requirements.
We want an Operations Leader who :
- Will partner with the General Manager in planning, organizing and directing the manufacturing operations with optimum cost-effectiveness,
- Has a broad background and a keen understanding of the manufacturing process.
- Possesses the leadership skills needed to motivate and direct all the hourly employees.
You will get :
- A cost of living that is 13% below the US average
- A great family environment in one of the Midwest’s best kept secrets
- Kansas City famous for Jazz, BBQ, Bioscience and Big Tech!
- Very affordable housing
- Great schools that have a very low student / teacher ratio
- Close proximity to professional sports, restaurants and entertainment.
- Close to nationally known universities
- A Corporate relo package
But wait! There is more!!! This well-run operation is an employee-owned ESOP that gives employees a share of the company, individual employees will directly benefit from the success of the company!
- There is a strong salary / with a 15% bonus compensation package
- ESOP program provides 10% of your salary in stock every year
- The company puts 1% of your salary into your 401k whether you contribute or not
- The company also matches 100% of your contributions into your 401k
- There is an extensive corporate relocation program for this role to Kansas City
- Very generous benefits are offered for this key role that includes : Medical, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, EAP, Educational Reimbursement, Employer Retirement Account, Travel Accident Insurance Prescription / Drug, great 401K Match, Vacation, and a Flexible Spending Account
DUTIES
- Receives operating cost analysis from the Plant Controller
- Lean Manager to further the concepts of Lean manufacturing
- Working with the Purchasing Department in testing of new materials and vendors regarding the usage of their products
- Responsible for compliance to Griffin quality standards and productivity / WIP objectives.
- Responsible for ensuring safe workplace conditions within established safety policies and procedures.
- Responsible for maintaining operations within cost and budget restrictions and ensuring continuous improvements.
- Work with Quality Manager to ensure adherence to AAR and Griffin quality standards and / or specification
- Plan, organize and direct the manufacturing facility and act on their behalf in the absence of the General Manager.
- Plan and schedule manpower requirements to meet labor objectives.
- Handle employee issues (either formal or informal) to promote good employee relations and equitable solutions for the Company.
This includes personnel problems, and disciplinary actions.
Select, develop and motivate a competent supervisory staff to assure a safe, efficient, cost-effective production operation.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field.
- 5+ years of Manufacturing Operations Leadership experience leading multiple departments / shifts
- Must be able to demonstrate a past history of developing and implementing operations metrics to drive results
- Experience with budget management / development
- Previous experience in foundry, casting, steel industry operations
- Can demonstrate a track record of cost-saving, inventory turns improvement, and implementation of planning approaches (JIT, Kanban, and Lean Manufacturing)
- Ability to motivate co-workers, and colleagues, and develop a positive attitude on the shop floor.
- Experience making high-impact decisions in a fast-paced environment.
- Possesses strong change management skills.
- Skilled using advanced spreadsheet tools, word-processing, and manufacturing-control software applications are required.
- Motivated to keep schedules and / or responses to customers as needed.
- Professional training / certifications are a plus. i.e.Green Belt, Black Belt, or Lean
- Advanced education is a plus