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Operations Manager-Wessels

National Machinery LLC, Tiffin, OH, United States


At National Machinery we take pride in our skilled workforce and are continuously seeking eager individuals to join our innovative team. National Machinery is a world-class middle market company that designs and manufactures cold forming machinery. It takes many dedicated positions to make our global company excel as an industry leader in the metal forming market. If you are interested in pursuing a career with a company that is well capitalized and privately held by an ownership group that is focused on long term growth, please consider applying. EEO/M/F/D/V

OPERATIONS MANAGER: WESSELS. Salary On Site Position
The Operations Manager at Wessels plays a vital role in guiding the operation in Tiffin, OH. This position expertly oversees the entire operation, ensuring excellence in Quality Control, Fabrication, Purchasing, Inventory Management, Material Handling, and Shipping and Receiving. Additionally, the Operations Manager will manage day-to-day functions related to Facilities, Maintenance, and Human Resources

Plan, organize and coordinate production and validation schedules across multiple shifts to meet safety, quality, delivery, and cost goals

Communicate and present at all levels within the organization and can work cross functionally between all departments including Sales, Engineering, Planning, Purchasing, Quality, Shipping & Receiving

Oversee inventory stock levels to maintain continuous throughput, work closely with Wessels purchasing to secure components and materials to meet schedules setting stock levels and replenishment targets

Implement and sustain measures to motivate employees, progress production methods, improve equipment performance, achieve product quality and efficiency

Perform employee evaluations and assess performance for training opportunities

Responsible for the tracking and budgeting of departmental expenses, capital expenditures and labor budgets.

Ensures that all processes and procedures comply with ASME standards

Oversee workflow and workloads to meet specifications and schedules

Promote continuous improvements throughout the department

Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

BS, BBA or relevant field of study with 5 years of manufacturing management experience

Experience managing teams

Experience in forecasting, EOQ, min/max levels, kanban

Review and analyze KPI’s in relationship to strategic organizational goals

Experience with personnel performance evaluations and budgeting

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Excellent organizational and leadership skills

Strong knowledge of ERP software, Microsoft Office products, Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Must have strong communications skills capable of effectively communicating with customers, both internal and external

Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement practices

Understanding of quality standards and health & safety regulations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Willingness to learn new skills, software and practices

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

MBA in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management

Fabrication / Welding, Manufacturing or Production background

Knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel codes and requirements

Lean Six Sigma Certification

OSHA 10 hr. Certification

BAAN (Visual) or IFS ERP experience

Microsoft PowerBI

Practical knowledge and experience of machining, fabrication, and assembly

Experience in successful Team Building

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Office and Shop environment

Steel-toed safety shoes and safety glasses required

Periodic travel to Wessels facility, vendors or trade shows

BENEFITS

401k Match

3 Personal No-Pay Days

Health, Dental and Vision Plans Available

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