Operations Manager

Price Industries Inc. is on the search for a Value Stream Manager (Operations Manager) on 2nd Shift for our growing US office and manufacturing facility located in Suwanee, GA. The Value Stream Manager is responsible for the overall performance of Manufacturing and Service in the Value Stream (and all departments within the Value Stream) including Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, Training, Morale and Continuous Improvement. This position interfaces with Sales, Engineering, Customer Service, Production Planning, Information Technology, Purchasing, Human Resources in support of Price Industries efforts of becoming a World-Class Manufacturer.

• Owner of the Value Stream(s) he/she manages and all the departments within it

• Efficiency and Utilization (i.e. Productivity) of the Value Stream

• Quality of the products built and effective resolution of quality issues

• Process and product flow through the Value St ream

• Budgeting, controlling costs within budget and cost reduction within area

• Responsible, in part, for the Gross Margin of the Value Stream and directly responsible for the Labor Cost of Sales (LCOS)

• Process standardization, process improvement and overall continuous improvement Projects and Objectives and managing Value Stream Improvement activities

• Capacity / Manpower Planning and effective staffing

• Ensuring that product acceptance criteria is clearly understood

• Responsible for Health, Safety and Environment procedure compliance

• Responsible for maintaining and publishing performance Metrics

• Act as a mentor for Supervisors and support them with discipline, interdepartmental communication, and other items when necessary coupled with knowledge and adherence to the Collective Bargaining Agreement

• Represent the Value Stream as necessary at meetings, briefings, etc

• Interface with the customer, when called upon by Sales and Customer Service personnel

• Working with Sales, Engineering and customer on the development and introduction of new products in production

• Create a work environment conducive to employee morale, motivation, growth and teamwork to accomplish performance objectives

• Each Value Stream Manager is challenged to find innovative ways to improve productivity and reduce cost. The Value Stream Manager must have control of costs within their Value Stream. Each Value Stream Manager is accountable for the budget within their Value Stream and will negotiate services with the Support Groups (i.e. Manufacturing Engineering, Design Engineering, etc.) in order to achieve cost reduction objectives.

• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial) / Supply Chain

• 5 years of supervision with a proven track record in a high volume, multi-product environment.

• Exceptional leadership skills accompanied by a sense of urgency.

• Comfortable in a team - oriented environment where success of the company is of paramount importance.

• Ability to achieve desired results by motivating Associates to want to meet goals.

• Strong initiative and able to work with minimum supervision.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Proficient in MS Office applications.

• Thrive in a work environment where teamwork, accountability and innovative thinking are highly valued.

• Ability to read electrical and mechanical schematics.

• Proven ability to drive improvement in a product line through leading design changes and process improvement.

• Six Sigma Greenbelt/Lean a plus

ABOUT PRICE INDUSTRIES

We are the forefront leader in non-residential air distribution products across North America. We are committed to nurturing passionate and adaptable individuals who will play pivotal roles in shaping our future. After 75 years, Price remains a privately held family company with a deep heritage and commitment to innovation and service and social responsibility. Our long-standing vision, values, and the Price way of doing business are the cornerstones of our company.

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We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

THIRD PARTY RECRUITING AGENCIES

Please be advised that Price Industries is NOT currently engaging third-party recruiting services. Any resumes submitted without a signed contract dated on or after January 2025 AND specifically engaged for a specific search from Price Industries Human Resources department will be considered the property of Price Industries, with no fee obligation. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation in this matter.