Operations ManagerCountryUnited States of America
State / County Ohio
City Minerva
Division Airfoils
Company Minerva
Function Operations
Workplace Type On-Site
Position type Full Time
Opportunity ID 22809
Job Description Operations ManagerPosition Summary: The Operations Manager will be responsible for the management, directing, and coordination of manufacturing operations for designated departments. Must ensure the achievement of production requirements, quality and reliability requirements, and on-time delivery at the lowest cost. These objectives will be achieved in part by collaborating with Engineering, Quality, Human Resources, Information Systems and motivating the production workforce. Responsible for and delivering results through Lean Manufacturing techniques, 6S, TOC, Six Sigma and problem solving.
Essential Functions: - Responsible to safely manufacture a quality product while meeting customer specifications and delivery commitments
- Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions
- Formulates long and short-range strategies for continuous improvements for all plant manufacturing functions
- Control quality, delivery, cost of production, work in process levels, and monitors production through planning
- Recommends and purchases new equipment for expansion, efficiency, cost reductions, quality or improvement
- Provide input on the design and installation of equipment for new manufacturing processes
- Ensure Cardinal Rules of Safety are followed at all times by every employee in the department
- Manage operational metrics including TOC, variable cost, and LU targets daily, weekly, and monthly
- Lead plant teams which includes hiring, performance evaluations, and talent development
- Maintains and enhances a team environment and motivates the production workforce
- Establish and execute annual operating budgets for departments and meet the budget
- Oversee manufacturing plans and maintains production schedules
- Controls cost to manufacture, work-in-process inventory, and thru-put
- Oversee allocation of material, manpower and equipment resources
- Perform other duties as assigned
Required Skills: - Successful experience in related production operations management.
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
- Demonstrated ability to develop, relentlessly execute and deliver results in conformance with action plans.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and easily adapt to changing situations and priorities.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Desired Skills: - Highly organized, self-motivated individual who can effectively lead a collaborative team environment.
- Strategic vision for new and future technology to support manufacturing and operational excellence.
- Prefer background and experience with 6S implementation and management.
- Proven ability to work hands-on with the team to achieve objectives.
Experience & Education - Bachelor's degree required; preferably in Industrial, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
- MS or MBA degree is desirable.
- Prefer 7+ years of experience in manufacturing.
- Extensive training in manufacturing processes.
- Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, and Six Sigma Certification.
Physical DemandsPhysical DemandsNot at AllInfrequentlyOccasionallyFrequentlyContinually1-33%
34-66%
67-100%
1-2x hr.
3-6x hr.
7-30 hr.
>30x hr.
Squatting
X
Bending
X
Kneeling
X
Reaching
X
Twisting
X
Sitting in a chair
X
Stair Climbing
X
Ladder ClimbingX
Other climbing (type)X
Walking of rough surfaces
X
Near moving machinery
X
