Manager of Manufacturing Operations (Coiling)

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Manager of Coiling Operations

What Will You Do?

The Operations Manager will direct daily activities of Operations Supervisors on multiple shifts. This position will direct production activities for multiple work centers and processes on multiple shifts. The Operations Manager will lead and mentor production supervisors and associates to achieve overall performance goals for production, cost, quality and safety. This position will coordinate production activities through planning with departmental Supervisors, Schedulers, Human Resources Managers and Quality Systems Trainers to ensure that manufacturing objectives are accomplished in a timely and cost effective manner.

What Do You Need?

• Bachelor's Degree in business or related field or equivalent work experience, Required
• 10 years in a manufacturing role, Required
• Supervisory/Management Experience
• Obtain Powered Industrial Vehicle license
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Quality Improvement principles and system Improvement Methods
• Capacity planning and product flow experience

What Will You Do

• Provide quality parts/product to ensure daily and weekly production schedules are met.
• Work with maintenance to keep machines, tools and assembly lines operating efficiently.
• Work with Industrial Engineering to create correct incentive standards on machines and assembly lines.
• Work with product quality to maintain SOPs, audits and the quality of parts.
• Work with the Product Quality Team and Lean Six Sigma to improve process quality.
• Work with Production &Inventory Control (P&IC), Manufacturing Engineering and Maintenance to improve machine capabilities, tooling and cost reduction.
• Work with Environmental and Clean Up to maintain a good work environment in the plant.
• Reduce waste by improving five inputs to manufacturing process.
• Ensure performance reviews are completed, goals are defined and participate in administering the performance reviews. Responsible for participating in compensation review for all levels of staff.
• Lead the efforts to develop new processes and improve product by working with internal customer's suppliers and domestic and overseas vendors.
• Plan in a forward capacity by working with purchasing and inventory control to achieve and maintain product flow to meet production and financial objectives.
• Make employment decisions and/or recommendations on hiring, improvement plans, transfers, promotions, corrective actions, terminations, pay adjustments, etc.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees by directing members of the team to meet the area's goals. Audit regularly to ensure standard operating procedures are being adhered to.
• Manage employee performance and assist employees in making improvements to their performance through coaching, mentoring and administering performance reviews. Recommend, plan and/or implement employee training and skill development activities.
• Audit, maintain and ensure employee time-keeping and absentee records are accurate.
• Communicate company and departmental issues and goals and facilitate employee growth and development through weekly team meetings, regular individual employee meetings, coaching, training, and company-offered learning opportunities.
• Manage resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials.
• Demonstrate the Company's Core and Growth Values in the performance of all job functions.

Who We Are

At Ashley, we're more than a business...we're family. As the largest manufacturer of home furnishings in the world, we know what it takes to build incredible furniture and future leaders. We're problem solvers with the grit to persevere during challenging times and innovators who won't coast when times are good. We create solutions, not excuses. And never settle for status quo. It's the reason we're always searching for better ways to delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why Ashley Furniture is #1 in our industry.

Ready to grow? You've come to the right place. Ashley Furniture has a Growth Mindset, and once you join our team, you'll learn from the best in the business.

Apply today and find your home at Ashley!

Benefits We Offer

• Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
• Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
• Telehealth
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Life Insurance

Our Core Values

• Honesty & Integrity
• Passion, Drive, Discipline
• Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
• Dirty Fingernail
• Growth Focused

To learn more about Ashley Furniture, our community engagement programs, environmental stewardship, and our core values, please visit our Corporate Brochure information page:

Ashley Furniture Corporate Brochure

We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.