What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at LHH?
Provide leadership for all division operating facilities. Coordinate cross-functional activities that may include any or all functional departments. This position is directly responsible for manufacturing operations and oversight of plant management and is expected to interact with current and prospective customers, distributors and all levels of divisional personnel.
Responsibilities
- To profitably grow the business and achieve value stream, division and corporate goals
- monthly, quarterly and annually. Works with current and potential customers to promote and leverage company technologies, systems, products and services.
- Establishes and maintains premier customer service.
- Leads strategy deployment for the operation concentrating on Lean Initiatives and asset management. Leads manufacturing and process engineering to ensure operational efficiency and economy.
- Accountable for driving Lean Initiatives throughout the operation to ensure they are fully
- embraced and implemented.
- Works with division leadership to ensures the operation has adequate inventory, production control scheduling, shipping/receiving logistics.
- Develops a budget plan and manages operation within budget constraints.
- Maintains familiarity with competitive environment within geographical area of responsibility.
- Represents the operation at the division management team level.
- Provides leadership by promoting team concepts, coaching, counseling, retaining, mentoring, training, talent management, and individual development. Drives a culture of accountability and results through strategy deployment and effective performance management.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in a technical or business discipline is required; an MBA is desirable.
- Minimum ten years senior operations leadership experience at a multi-site, multi-country division with budgetary and P&L responsibility (e.g. Business Unit Manager, Plant Manager).
- Experience leading in a strong lean manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated ability to organize and manage multiple priorities using effective problem solving / resolution skills and a team focus.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Ability to effectively and persuasively present information to management, customers, and employees
Salary : $80,000 - $130,000
