Operations Manager

• Background in related area of Engineering, Operations, and Material Management
• Successful experience in related production operations with a MINIMUM of 10 years in supervision and management

Requirements:

• Able to meet deadlines and be accountable for quality/quantity
• Able to work flexible hours with a history of dependability as demonstrated with strong attendance record.
• Comfortable using a team approach to problem solving
• Have a strong sense of urgency with the ability to work independently
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by communicating in a manner that gets along with others

Responsibility:

• Responsible for the management, directing, and coordination of manufacturing operation for designated departments.
• Ensures the achievement of production requirements, necessary quality and reliability requirements, on time delivery, and lowest cost.
• These objectives are achieved in part by delegating authority to Engineering, Information Systems, Purchasing, and motivating the Mentor production workforce.

Specific Duties:

• Develops manufacturing plans and maintains production schedules.
• Supervises allocation of material, manpower and equipment resources.
• Ensure adherence to process control procedures, operating instructions, and all quality control instructions.
• Responsible for safe manufacturing quality product with minimal scrap or rework, while meeting customer specifications and delivery commitments.
• Ensures that the legal requirements and company safety policy are enforced.
• Establishes and executes annual operating budgets for area under supervision. Responsible to make or beat the budget. Takes appropriate action to correct deviations from budgets or operating plans.
• Prepares and reviews budget allocations and ensures profitable operation of plant, including cost reduction programs.
• 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 manufacturing planning.
• Recommends and purchases new equipment for expansion, efficiency, cost reductions, quality or improvement.
• Maintains and enhances a team environment and motivates the Mentor production workforce.
• Maintains favorable employee relations through interaction with the Human Resources Manager.
• The ability to handle high stress associated with high activity with tight deadlines.
• Any and all additional responsibilities as required or assigned.