Smiths Machine

Regional Operations Manager

Smiths Machine$100K — $120K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in business or equivalent experience preferred.
  • 6+ years in manufacturing, especially with mechanical seals or rotating equipment.
  • Ability to read blueprints effectively.
  • Experience supervising a diverse workforce.
  • Knowledge of MRP and integrated business systems operations.
  • Familiarity with Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP).
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise and manage staff scheduling and overtime.
  • Lead team development through communication and training.
  • Develop and monitor operating procedures for various functional areas.
  • Respond to inquiries regarding pricing, orders, and product information.
  • Implement and interpret company policies effectively.
  • Manage inventory to meet customer order requirements and optimize efficiency.
  • Approve and authorize parts orders from vendors.
  • Ensure monthly goals for forecasts and on-time delivery are met.

Benefits

  • Inclusive employee resource groups for various demographics.
  • Recognition programs including the Smiths Excellence Awards.
  • Global celebration events like Smiths Day for company achievements.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Manage and coordinate staff and operations of inside sales, warehouse, inventory, seal repair, machining, assembly, CAD engineering and procurement to achieve timely production of quality products at the most economical cost and proper quantities. Develop and coordinate a work force capable of meeting the operating procedures to facilitate the physical distribution of product.

SPECIFIC DUTIES, ACTIVITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:
  • Supervise work of personnel; schedule work, manage overtime, cross train, and manage personnel actions.
  • Provides leadership for team through effective communications, coaching, training, and development.
  • Develops and monitors operating procedures in order processing, inventory control, customer service, seal repair, machining, assembly, etc. and personnel training.
  • Handles incoming telephone, fax, mail orders and inquires on a variety of subject matters such as pricing information and quotations, part identification, application recommendations, delivery dates, change orders and seal repair service.
  • Interprets and implements company policies.
  • Manage inventory management system to optimize customer order requirements while maintaining capacity utilization and the lowest level of inventory.
  • Approves ordering parts from vendors. Authorizes substitute part numbers.
  • Achieve monthly forecasts, backlog management, and on-time delivery.
  • Manage annual operating budgets. Oversees the maintenance of building, equipment, grounds, etc.
  • Analyzes operations problems or deficiencies and initiates corrective action.
  • Provide assurance that safety, health and environmental rules and regulations are met or exceeded.
  • Additional duties as assigned.


Qualifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
  • Bachelor's degree in a business-related field preferred or equivalent work experience.
  • Minimum 6 years working in a manufacturing environment to include mechanical seals or rotating equipment, inventory, material management, and distribution practices.
  • Must be able to read blueprints.
  • Supervisory experience to include supervising a diverse work force.
  • Knowledge of integrated business and manufacturing systems operations involving MRP.
  • Knowledge of Continuous Improvement Process (CIP).
  • Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to effectively communicate with all levels within the organization.
  • Ability to work a flexible schedule as needed to accommodate business operations.
  • Machine shop experience is a big plus.

EHS REQUIREMENTS:
  • Complete all work in a safe manner and follow all safety requirements consistently by supporting the company's goals.
  • Lifting guidelines in accordance with the Manual Lifting Guidelines noted in the Safety Handbook.
  • Follow all environmental requirements consistently by supporting the company's environmental performance goals.
  • Complete, and actively participate in all other EHS training requirements.


Additional Information

With colleagues stretching across the globe, we are proud of our diversity. To foster inclusivity, we run employee resource groups (ERGs) to provide a safe space for employees to connect and support each other. Our cross-business ERGs include Veterans, Pride Network, Black Employee Network, Women[redacted] Network, and Neurodiversity.

Across our company, we recognize excellence, culminating in the Smiths Excellence Awards, our annual celebration of the most extraordinary activities, people, and projects that best showcase our strengths and help drive our business forward. We announce these on our annual Smiths Day, a global celebration of Smiths around our network.

Join us for a great career with competitive compensation and benefits, while helping engineer a better future.

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About Smiths Machine

Smiths Machine is a manufacturing company that specializes in precision machining and assembly services. The company was founded in 1980 and is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. Smiths Machine has a team of experienced machinists and technicians who use state-of-the-art equipment to produce high-quality parts and components for various industries, including aerospace, defense, medical, and transportation. The company's services include CNC machining, turning, milling, grinding, and assembly. Smiths Machine is committed to providing its customers with high-quality products and services and has a reputation for delivering on-time and on-budget.
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15,050 employees
Industry
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