LB Foster

Manager, Operations

LB Foster$88K — $105K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, or equivalent experience
  • 7 years of supervisory experience in manufacturing
  • Proficient organizational and decision-making abilities
  • Strong understanding of accounting practices
  • Knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Responsibilities

  • Manage operating budgets and expenses to meet AOP targets
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives in safety, quality, and operational efficiency
  • Develop customer-centric procedures and systems for timely delivery
  • Oversee HR processes including hiring, training, and policy compliance
  • Facilitate safety training and promote preventive behavior
  • Provide ongoing training for staff in leadership and operational functions
  • Ensure compliance with environmental and safety regulations

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement
  • Emphasis on safety and environmental responsibility
  • Supportive team-oriented culture
  • Focus on continuous improvement and innovation
Full Job Description
Responsible for managing and overseeing overall yard and weld train operations including finance, manufacturing, engineering, materials, maintenance, safety and quality while making recommendations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency of operations.

Responsibilities (Essential Functions):

  • Manage departmental and facility operating budgets, expenses and systems to meet or exceed the AOP targets.
  • Lead in continual improvement process of safety/environmental, quality, manufacturing, equipment upgrades, and plant administrative functions and personnel policies.
  • Facilitate and lead the development of procedures and systems specific to meeting customer needs and satisfaction, timeliness and delivery of goods and services.
  • Oversee the hourly EE status of hiring, firing, training, transfers, and incentives, and HR policy.
  • Facilitate and lead safety training, investigations, and positive preventative behavior.
  • Provide both direct and indirect [continual] training for staff - leadership training, function training and career training.
  • Ensure 100% compliance in environmental and safety regulations


Experience, Education, & License Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
  • 7 years of experience in manufacturing supervisory role.
  • Strong organizational skills, decision making skills, interpersonal skills
  • Understanding of general accounting practice.
  • The ability to demonstrate knowledge of Lean principles, Six-sigma and manufacturing best practices.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office.


Competencies:

  • Core Competencies:
  • Teamwork/facilitates collaboration
  • Communication
  • Customer focus
  • Integrity & trust
  • Continuous improvement/innovation management
  • Strategic agility
  • Accountability/drive for results
  • Planning & organizing/project management
  • Critical thinking/learning agility
  • Global business & technology acumen
  • Change management
  • Day-to-day management


About LB Foster

LB Foster is a manufacturing company that produces a range of industrial products, including rail products, construction products, and tubular products. The company was founded in 1902 and has since grown to operate in over 20 countries. LB Foster's rail products division is a leading supplier of rail infrastructure products in North America. The company's construction products division produces a range of products for the construction industry, including precast concrete products and steel piling. LB Foster's tubular products division produces pipes and other products for the energy industry.
Learn more about LB Foster
Size
991 employees
Market Cap
$101.1 million
Industry
Net Income
$7.5 million
Founded
1902
5 Year Trend
+1.2%
Revenue
$508.4 million
NASDAQ

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