What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at Industrial Oils Unlimited?
Description
The Operations Manager will play a critical role in achieving company goals related to safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Success will be achieved through a team approach, working closely with other department managers. This role oversees production and transportation to ensure seamless workflow, cost optimization, and compliance with industry standards. The Operations Manager will be accountable for the performance of their team and collaborating with others to deliver measurable results.
Primary Responsibilities
The Operations Manager will play a critical role in achieving company goals related to safety, quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Success will be achieved through a team approach, working closely with other department managers. This role oversees production and transportation to ensure seamless workflow, cost optimization, and compliance with industry standards. The Operations Manager will be accountable for the performance of their team and collaborating with others to deliver measurable results.
Primary Responsibilities
- Champion and uphold the core values of the company, including Integrity, Relationships, and Life Balance.
- Lead and manage production and transportation teams to exceed customer expectations.
- Optimize production scheduling, blending processes, and logistics to ensure on-time and cost-effective order fulfillment.
- Monitor, analyze, and improve plant utilization, workforce effectiveness, inventory, and efficiency metrics to drive operational excellence.
- Recruit, train, and develop high-performing teams by assessing skills, competencies, and knowledge/performance gaps.
- Foster a culture of safety, compliance, and a continuous improvement mindset through proactive initiatives and training.
- Drive LEAN manufacturing, Six Sigma, and 5S principles to enhance productivity, quality, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure accurate and timely reporting of KPIs and operational performance.
- Partner with supply chain teams to manage inventory, procurement, and logistics for optimal efficiency.
- Collaborate with maintenance team to ensure equipment uptime, preventative maintenance, and operational reliability.
- Work cross-functionally with safety, quality, reliability, HR, and IT teams to enhance processes, training, and overall business performance.
- Enforce compliance with OSHA, EPA, DOT, and other regulatory standards, ensuring a safe and compliant work environment.
- 5 years minimum of leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, or supply chain management, 10 years preferred.
- Experience in the lubrication manufacturing industry highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, or similar field preferred, equivalent experience considered.
- Experience managing DOT regulated employees preferred.
- Strong understanding of production planning and scheduling, MRP (Material Requirements Planning), and ERP systems.
- Proven track record in inventory management, process optimization, and cost control strategies.
- Basic understanding of process safety principles associated with operations and manufacturing with ability to identify and mitigate higher risk tasks.
- Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (QMS) and data-driven decision-making tools.
- Strong leadership, coaching, and performance management skills.
- Excellent communication and change management capabilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365 (Excel, Teams, Power BI).
