Operations Manager

Ultimate Staffing is currently seeking an experienced Operations Manager is responsible for our client in the Duluth, GA area.

This role will be the First Line Personnel Management responsibilities including Safety, Environmental, Maintenance, Quality, Asset Performance Management, and Inventory Management.

• The Operations Manager will oversee operations, maintenance, and general labor staff.
• Direct Hire opportunity fully onsite in Duluth, GA
• Salary ranges $90K-$100K
• Weekend on call maybe required

Duties :

• Develop, cultivate and enforce our Safety culture by ensuring all established safety procedures and protocols in the Plant are adhered to include Near Miss Reporting, High Risk Task Reporting, Incident investigation, and root cause analysis.
• Coach the importance of company safety processes, and how they benefit from a safe working environment Continuously
• Ensure monthly Safety Compliance and Training is completed to adhere to the RMR Safety Management System.
• Utilize Performance excellence in Leadership, analysis, strategic planning, customer / supplier focus, workforce focus, operations focus, and importance of results.
• Create a daily production plan that ensures maximum production efficiency to ensure the total plant objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Utilize Daily Management System to track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics, and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
• Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
• Manage and minimize labor overtime, premium freight, and repair expense to achieve daily efficiency goals
• Continuously monitor operating budget and works with appropriate organizational personnel to deviations / abnormalities from annual budgets
• Keep all necessary business licenses and occupancy permits up to date, as well as fire suppression system inspections, and any other licenses needed to operate the facility
• Partner with Human Resources to ensure that plant employees get requested information and / or concerns addressed by HR
• Perform other job-related duties as required or assigned.

Required Skills :

• Knowledge of compliance with all regulatory bodies and standards (including OSHA, EPA, etc.)
• Knowledge of how to identify problem areas and to understand what success looks like
• Understanding of Scale Operation and fundamentals.
• Understanding the impacts to production and how to teach and coach others through the variation of operation.
• Ability to operate with the supplier / customer's best interest in mind.
• Maintain knowledge of customer's material specifications and document all material rejections by customers
• Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PPT, and Outlook)
• Familiarity with plant office functions and and Office Manager responsibilities
• Detailed knowledge of how to properly operate a baler, forklift, skid steer, wheel loader, and if applicable
• High School Diploma OR GED required; Bachelor's Degree and / or progressive high-level supervisory training in recycling and / or manufacturing industries preferred
• 4+ years' experience leading operations management or supervisory experience required
• Maintenance Experience and Strong Mechanical aptitude, OSHA training, Material Handling experience preferred
• Previous Operations Manager experience in the recycling industry preferred Lean Six Sigma or continuous improvement experience desirable
• Advanced understanding of Safety / OSHA regulation and programs
• Advanced knowledge of recycling plant operations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status.

We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.

For unincorporated Los Angeles county , to the extent our customers require a background check for certain positions, the Company faces a significant risk to its business operations and business reputation unless a review of criminal history is conducted for those specific job positions.