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Operations Manager

DwyerOmega, West Middleton, WI, United States


Description
The Operations Manager directs the daily operations of the assigned Value Stream(s) or operations to provide adequate resources, ongoing work direction and problem solving to ensure business goals are met under the guidelines of the company policies and procedures. In this role, the Operations Manager will be a change agent and drive out waste throughout the manufacturing operation through the deployment of Lean methodologies and will develop and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Type
Full-time

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Lead and manage all manufacturing, warehouse, shipping and receiving departments

Set goals and establish metrics for the departments

Manage department with zero recordable injuries

Manage quality systems and be responsible for all out of box quality within these departments

Strive for an OTD of 90 % or better through scheduling and execution

Manage productivity levels within the departments

Supports site lean initiatives; helps ensure that lean enterprise‑driven activities support and further the strategic goals of the business

Continuously improve productivity, flow, Kanban, changeovers, predictive maintenance, etc. through the implementation of Lean principles

Decrease scrap levels and identify all forms of waste for elimination

Audit processes are developed and implemented to ensure defined processes are effective and maintained

Current on contemporary systems and automated techniques and uses such tools to optimize the tracking and flow of materials and information

Train staff on safety standards and company policies and regularly emphasize safety and maintain accident/incident free records

Provides direction and leadership to the scheduling and inventory control department; manages resources to support schedules, priorities and customers

Manage the warehouse activities, including the cycle count process, material storage and cross‑building deliveries

Actively participate in and lead self‑directed Kaizen events

Lead/support the development of current and future state value stream maps and continuous improvement plans, as well as the implementation of those plans across the value stream

Be highly visible to associates and promote hands‑on, high involvement approaches to problem solving

Support new product development by driving the operations requirements

Review/ensure success of the day‑to‑day production activities within the value stream while driving improvements

Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and support the production safety programs

Lead/support cross functional performance Gemba and drive improvements

Drive cross‑functional execution and track daily performance using process centre communication boards daily, ensuring root cause analysis and counter‑measures are identified

Conduct safety investigations as needed

Perform 5S audits/safety training

Responsible for developing and monitoring standard work and quality standards

Perform layered process audits and quality audits

Conduct OTD analysis and update sales order advisory

Manage assigned resources to or below budgetary levels

Ensure accuracy and proper management of inventory and build schedules

Ensure timely disposition of scrap and non‑conforming materials

Execute, manage and coordinate department’s vacation schedule to ensure adequate coverage and completion of department work products throughout the year

Provide input and make recommendations for requisitioning, placing, and training of employees assigned to designated production area

Responsible for assigned team’s adherence to company policies and procedure

Award and discipline as appropriate

Develop talent via training and career direction discussions

Find opportunities for leaders’ growth

Ensure cross training of employees is conducted for development and skills matrix is updated

Manage timely screening and hiring of new production employees and direct reports

Requirements

Lean manufacturing concepts experience (layouts, material, performance to Takt, etc.)

Scheduling and planning concepts experience including material distribution (stockroom, finished goods inventory, shipping, and receiving)

Must have strong computer skills, be organized, detail‑oriented, and able to manage multiple projects

Ability to lead and coordinate multi‑functional team projects

Ability to develop leaders

Must be self‑motivated and possess excellent multi‑tasking abilities

Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. Must be able to positively motivate employees to drive change.

Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have proficient personal computer skills, including knowledge of routine database activity, Microsoft Outlook e‑mail software, internet software, Microsoft PowerPoint presentation software, Microsoft Excel spreadsheet software and Microsoft Word processing software. ERP / data analytics experience is strongly preferred.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) from a four‑year college or university in Business or Engineering field is preferred

8+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment

Salary Description
110,000 - 150,000

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