SummaryThe Operations Manager will lead the Operations team in Mesa, AZ that includes: Cable manufacturing, SiO2 Operations, Assembly Operations, Purchasing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance. This is a Senior Management position responsible for continuing an operation that supports excellent customer service, on time delivery and unquestioned product quality.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities- Oversee Assembly, SiO2, Cable Manufacturing, Materials/Planning and Supply Chain
- Supervise the Operations team that includes Production Supervisors, Planners, and Maintenance
- Develop a strong and effective Operations team. Provide positive and objective coaching/mentorship of team members
- Implement an optimal organizational structure to grow and support the growing business in Mesa
- Focus on results: drive the team to achieve OTD, quality and financial metrics including revenue and profitability targets
- Participate in establishing Operations goals and objectives. Monitor progress
- Strive for superior customer service (on-time delivery and responsiveness)
- Promote a culture of continuous improvement through rigorous root cause analysis, improvement initiatives and the application of Lean tools and techniques
- Plan and recommend necessary resources to ensure success, including capital equipment, team members, appropriate facilities, effective infrastructure and materials
- Promote environmental, health and safety philosophies and processes that reduce workplace injuries
- Emphasize and reinforce TMS Core Values, EHS/Quality policies and Safety procedures
Job Requirements- Minimum 7 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for growing a customer-focused business
- Bachelor's Degree: Business or Engineering strongly preferred. MBA preferred
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, teach, train and motivate others
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth industry; willing to be hands-on and take initiative
- Excellent project management and problem-solving skills
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing
- Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office Suite
- Solid communication skills
- Strong orientation towards customer focus and teamwork
- Travel up to 15%
