What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Operations Manager position at NPA WorldWide?
Job description : We are hiring a Sr. Operations Manager for our client in Smithfield, NC. As a Sr. Operations Manager, you will drive execution, culture, and KPI improvements at the Smithfield, NC plant while leading its transition to a world-class Lean Manufacturing environment. This is a direct-hire opportunity.Shift InformationMonday to Friday | 8 : 00 AM to 5 : 00 PM
- Hours vary depending on business needsGeneral RequirementsStrong understanding of P&L, budgeting, and financial statementsExperience with SAP is highly preferredLean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification or equivalent education is a plusProven ability to lead and improve cross-functional teams, including operations, engineering, maintenance, reliability, and qualityDeep knowledge of Lean, process optimization, and other improvement methodologiesStrong leadership in a participative, employee-driven cultureExperience managing operating costs, capital projects, and maintenance budgetsExcellent leadership, communication, coaching, and training skillsEssential FunctionsFoster a world-class safety culture and ensure top-tier safety execution on the production floorDevelop and support floor leaders to achieve performance targets, acting as a strong leadership presenceOversee daily operations to meet financial and operational goalsAnalyze production, quality, and maintenance reports to identify issues, implement corrective actions, and sustain KPI improvementsMonitor and adjust production processes to maintain efficiency, quality, and cost-effectivenessCollaborate with engineering to optimize equipment and production qualityAlign plant objectives with safety, people, delivery, cost, and equipment utilization goalsDrive continuous improvement through Lean methodologies, employee development, and teamworkEncourage innovation and employee-driven improvements across operationsProvide leadership in resolving critical operating issues to ensure production continuityStandardize procedures, implement best practices, and promote a visual factory approach Qualifications : Required Education and ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical field; MBA is a plusBilingual in Spanish and English is highly desirable58 years of leadership experience in plant or production management within a manufacturing environment; maintenance leadership is a plus Why is This a Great Opportunity : Benefits Package401k matchingLife insuranceHealth insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceShort-term disabilityLong term disabilityPaid time off
