Operational Excellence Manager (OpEx) -25752

Our client is 'Leading the Way' with a proven past and a progressive outlook. As such, they have charted their own unique and successful path for their company. They're a family business driven by family values and have become a trusted leader in the electrical products manufacturing industry.

Our client is seeking a Change Agent Operations Manager.

This is a direct-hireopportunity located in West MI.

Summary:

• Our client is looking for a Leader who can combine the responsibilities of managing day-to-day operations with actively driving and facilitating significant organizational change initiatives, ensuring smooth implementation while minimizing disruption and maximizing employee adoption of new processes and systems.
• Act as a catalyst for change while maintaining operational efficiency.
• Coordinate all manufacturing activity in the plant, including setting priorities for purchasing, production and inside sales to ensure customer needs are met in the most efficient and timely manner.

Supervisory Responsibility:

• Materials Department, Industrial Engineer, Inside Sales

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining a safe work environment for all associates
• Coordinate activities between sales, materials, production and other functional areas of the business to meet organizational goals
• Manages the development, implementation, and administration of all procedures related to receiving, shipping and all internal materials and warehouse activities
• Manage and ensure proper production control planning and scheduling to meet sales forecasts and to balance manpower and machine requirements
• Analyzes market and delivery conditions to determine present and future material availability
• Directs the purchasing and / or contracting for materials, supplies, equipment and services for the operation of the company
• Reviews purchase order claims and contracts for conformance to company policy
• Initiates and administers primary and ongoing training programs for all personnel in regard to inventories
• Authorizes disposal of surplus materials and maintains control over excess and obsolete materials
• Initiates, monitors and documents cost reduction programs related to inventories and the efficiencies of its movement
• All department processes and procedures documented and the appropriate individual(s) trained and cross-trained as necessary

Education/Experience/Skills:

• Required - Degree in Business Management, Engineering or a Related Field
• 5-10 Years Previous Experience in Plant and Operations Management
• Proven Management and Supervisory Experience
• ISO Knowledge / Experience
• Proficient Verbal and Written English Communication Skills

Preferred:

• Familiarity with MRPII
• Knowledge of Composite Materials

Technical Skills:

• Microsoft Office Proficient

Behavioral Competencies:

• Leadership Effectiveness
• Problem Solving Ownership and Issue Resolution
• Conflict Management & Resolution
• Project Management
• Strategic Thinking and Planning
• Strong Research and Analytical Thinking
• Commitment to Teamwork
• Reliable and Dependable
• Effective Delegation

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and status as a protected veteran.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $95,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Belding, MI 48809 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Belding, MI 48809: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $95,000 - $125,000