As a
Production Operations Manager, you will be responsible for managing the day-to-day production process and for the optimization of operations in terms of safety, quality, delivery, and cost. The Production Operations Manager supervises a team of salaried and hourly associates and collaborates with multiple business partners throughout the plant to ensure quality product is being produced efficiently and on time in a safe environment.
How You'll be Rewarded: - Batesville is a family. You will be part of a family of highly committed associates who are passionate about our company, committed to our customers and excited about our future.
- Competitive pay
- IMMEDIATE ELIGIBILITY - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance, as well as prescription coverage, short-term disability, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and more.
- Generous 401K Matching Program
- Paid time off
- Opportunities for development and advancement
What You'll Do: - Drive a culture of respect for safety and people, leading by example and ensuring all associates follow all policies, procedures, practices, and regulations.
- Develop key business relationships and be a strategic part of the plant leadership team providing leaderships and direction to motivate successful completion of goals and objectives through clear expectations, direction, and coaching for supervision and workforce.
- Continuously develop front-line leadership to ensure standards for safety, quality, equipment, and associate performance are maintained.
- Partner with plant leadership to enhance plant performance and metrics, lead and facilitate continuous improvement initiatives and develop innovative practices, methods and procedures that add value for the plant.
- Participate in monthly and annual budgeting process and be prepared to justify expenditure requests by working with senior leadership and internal partners to develop sound business plans for capital expenditures.
- Identify and align operational priorities with business goals ensuring production and delivery of quality products at the lowest costs.
- Foster a culture of open and respectful communication.
- Resolve operating, scheduling and production issues as needed.
- Manage multiple subordinate salaried exempt Group Leaders and/or Superintendents who supervise 2 to 50 employees in the Operations Department in order to meet daily production requirements.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Company policies, the Code of Ethical Business Conduct and applicable laws.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Other duties may be assigned.
What You'll Bring: - Availability to travel 10% of the time.
- Bachelor's degree (B.A.) or equivalent from a college or university in Industrial/Business Management or Engineering preferred: and a minimum of 6 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Proven experience leading successful operations teams in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Experience leading improvement efforts in production, quality, or profitability.
- Experience with change management/transformation initiatives.
- Experience successfully implementing Lean Management, Manufacturing, and Continuous Improvement concepts, principles, and practices (including, but not limited to 5S, CI, Flow, PFEP, Pull Systems/KanBan, VSM, etc.).
- Ability to communicate effectively one on one and in small groups. Easily articulates ideas and needs so people at all levels can understand both verbal and written communication.
- Highly organized and self-directed with ability to prioritize projects.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent computer skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and Outlook.
- Ability to handle multiple priorities under demanding circumstances.
- Ability to critically analyze situations and offer solutions.
- Must be willing to work flexible work schedules to be available nights, weekends, and after hours if necessary.
Nice to Haves: - Experience in a Union environment.
Physical Requirements: To perform this job successfully, the physical demands listed are representative of those that must be met by an employee. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, use hands to handle and feel, reach with hands and arms, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to crouch, or lift items as heavy as 50 lbs. This job may require the employee to see with clarity at both near and far distances.
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