Operations Manager

This position will provide leadership and guidance to ensure customer satisfaction expectations are exceeded. A key focus of the role will be to enforce compliance standards and requirements, while ensuring all customer services are timely, and quality expectations are met for the upcoming launch of our second shift operations. The OM will be the driver in creating and maintaining a safe work culture with focus on behavioral training. Will be a champion of ensuring company KPIs are achieved (Safety, Quality, Cost, Downtime, Productivity, and Employee Engagement).

Responsibilities for an Operations Manager:

• Monitor and manage KPIs, reporting on 15 KPI subjects monthly
• Supervise assistant managers and supervisors to ensure smooth operations
• Manage CC JIT/JIS part inventory, shipping, and location
• Coordinate and oversee various functions such as repackaging, recycling, 1-Kit and T/W line operations
• Direct and manage floor and sub-contractor staff
• Establish and implement standard operating procedures for CC operations
• Train employees on SOPs, safety procedures, processes, and attendance policies
• Optimize warehouse layout and improve efficiency
• Schedule and manage manpower and overtime. Champion development of team members for success and future growth.
• Review timecards and submit employees timecards for payroll processing
• Analyze/Enforce company policies and procedures to ensure a standard and fair work environment
• Must drive a positive Safety Culture. Plant Champion to ensure team members are following company safety rules.
• Prepare and manage departmental budgets
• Report all operational issues to COO, including analysis and recommendations
• Implement 5S and Lean manufacturing principles to streamline operations
• Schedule and lead weekly meetings to discuss operations issues
• Manage SAP, GCS, JIS operations, and system improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications for an Operations Manager:

• Bachelor’s or master's degree in Business Management, Supply Chain Management, or equivalent combination of experience and education.
• Minimum of 10 years Operations Management experience in a fast past manufacturing, logistics environment, preferably in automotive.
• Sequencing, Kitting, JIT/JIS experience highly preferred.
• Proven successful track record leading a team of 100+ direct/indirect reports in a large logistics/manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to use Microsoft Office suite.
• Excellent written and oral communication in English
• Operations management system experience highly preferred.
• Database management system experience
• Must be able to direct work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to adapt to change.
• Must possess strong critical thinking, problem-solving ability, excellent interpersonal skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks.

This role routinely uses standard office equipment, including a laptop computer and cell phone. The employee is generally required to spend long periods of time sitting, typing, and working at a computer. May require the ability to occasionally lift up to 30 pounds and transport items. Accommodation will be made based on ability and accessibility.