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Operations Manager-Augusta

Operations Manager-Augusta

Morgan Advanced MaterialsAugusta, GA, US
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Thermal Ceramics Division Manager

Morgan Advanced Materials is a business rich in history and innovation. Founded in the UK in 1856, we have grown into a global organization with 70 sites in 18 countries. Our model to serve our customers where they need us has led to a diversified product range using our unparalleled expertise in ceramic and carbon materials, which we exploit to solve difficult problems for our customers across a diverse range of markets.

The Thermal Ceramics division designs, manufactures and installs a broad range of thermal insulation products that significantly reduce energy consumption and emissions in a variety of high temperature processing applications. Our product offering is extensive and covers application needs from Industrial to Commercial markets.

Key Figures : Revenue 1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Major Responsibilities :

  • Execute strategic plans to achieve profitable growth above market rates and support overall regional objectives
  • Manage an integrated manufacturing operation including Production, Process Engineering, and Health Safety Environmental & Quality
  • Apply continuous improvement philosophies to increase production efficiency and quality at the lowest possible cost
  • Develop and recommend long range plans in conjunction with direct reports providing talent development and growth opportunities
  • Actively lead team in customer and vendor relations including new product development and sales
  • Responsible to ensure that safety, quality system, legislative requirements and environmental policies and procedures are adhered to within organizational and federal and state policies, laws and regulations
  • Review plans of objectives periodically and change direction as conditions warrant
  • Integrate safety, quality, production, engineering and sales to achieve all goals and objectives for the Augusta facility

Essential Functions :

  • Develop and administer manufacturing policies and procedures directed at improving efficiency and reducing costs in production, maintenance and service; review and approve / reject suggestions and recommendations proposed by subordinate managers. Make recommendation to leadership for the adoption of new or revised policies, procedures and processes.
  • Manage, direct and coordinate manufacturing functions to improve operations that continuously meet quality standards and customer requirements. Develop and coordinate activities and plans with other departments to accomplish objectives.
  • Establish and maintain communication lines, both verbal and written, with superiors, peers, and subordinates.
  • Recommend annual budget based on comprehensive study of past experiences and forecasts, and in conjunction with subordinate managers. Devise methods to control allocated monies for optimum utilization.
  • Endorse and implement safety programs throughout the manufacturing section.
  • Interpret and enforce company policy and procedures.
  • Manage and direct the administration of the labor agreement; review cases involving grievance matters, discharges and disciplinary action.
  • Provides leadership for employee relations through effective communications, coaching, training and development.
  • Provide guidance and direction for the Operations Department
  • Coaches, develop and mentor members of the operations team

    • Additional Requirements :

  • Manage multiple responsibilities and locations, good time management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written, for managing people and teamwork.
  • Basic computer skills required for e-mail, spreadsheets, word processing and data base management.
  • Complete all projects and tasks accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Must be able to work with subordinates, peers and superiors in all departments and outside the company.
  • Follow the company's safety, sexual harassment, discrimination and general employee policies.
  • Occasionally perform tasks not described above in order to meet the requirements of this position.

    • Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Manufacturing Discipline
  • Minimum of ten years progressive manufacturing or engineering experience
  • Ability to create vision and communicate vision to operations team to meet safety, quality, cost, and production objectives
  • Proven ability to mentor and develop direct reports

    • Morgan Advanced Materials is an EEO / AA / M / W / D / V Employer Ind-1

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