Operations Department Manager (ODM)

Job Description

Essential Activities

• Deliver ALL their department's business objectives (PQCDSM)
• Develop the department's master plan and journey map based on the line plans from the Line Leaders
• Drive operational excellence through execution of the 6 Daily Mgmt. Systems for their department
• DDS, CIL, CL, Defect Handling, Breakdown Elimination, Planning & Scheduling
• Owns DDS DMS process for their department
• Foster an environment where safety and quality are high priorities by ensuring all employees to perform any assignment or job task according to the stated safety policies and procedures.
• Manage and coordinate plant operations within company policies and procedures that produce products that meet quality, cost, volume and service criteria and objectives.
• Initiate plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of employees, equipment, facilities, materials, and capital. Use of DWS (Duracell Work systems) is key.
• Develop employees by establishing, managing, and maintaining a well-trained and motivated staff.
• Responsible for ensuring that staffing and competency levels are achieved/exceeded in all aspects of the manufacturing process.
• Continuous learning in DWS methodology within the Operations and Technical department.
• Assure attainment of business objectives and productions schedules while ensuring product standards that will exceed our customers' expectations.
• Oversight of production process to ensure products and processed in a manner that exceeds the quality and value expectation of our customers and consumers by adhering to Good Manufacturing Practices and Policies and Procedures.
• Work closely with functional departments to ensure coordination between purchasing, quality, maintenance, and finance.
• Maintain individual skills, keeping up to date with latest production, technological changes, and production management
• Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiencies and enhance productivity
• Other responsibilities as assigned by management.
  

Qualifications

Experience / Skills

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in industrial, mechanical electrical, or process Engineering, Operation's Management (or other technical field) preferred or associate degree in a technical field plus commensurate experience.
• 5 years of progressive manufacturing experience with leadership responsibilities in Plant Operations, Maintenance Processes, Project Management, Manufacturing job estimating, and Financial Management.
• Experience in DWS (Duracell Work Systems) preferred
• SAP experience, preferred
• Must have the ability to plan, set objectives and goals, prioritize, measure performance, provide direction and meet deadlines.
• Decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Positive and goal oriented, willing to accept the challenge of new assignments and be able to work well with others.
• Must be able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with emphasis on teamwork, customer service and safe working practices.
• Compatible with company culture and core values.
  
  

About Us

Duracell is the world's leading manufacturer and marketer of high-performance alkaline batteries, complemented by a portfolio of high quality, market leading specialty, rechargeable and professional batteries. Duracell's products power numerous critical professional devices across the globe such as heart rate monitors, defibrillators, telemetry devices, smoke detectors, fire alarms, automated valves and security systems. As the leader in the professional power category, Duracell has a rich history of innovation, continuously introducing batteries that are smaller, thinner, with more energy and longer lasting than competitive brands. Since March 2016, Duracell has found its permanent home within Berkshire Hathaway (ranked #4 World's Most Admired Companies by Fortune Magazine and #3 in the Fortune 500), and will continue to focus on sustainable growth, industry-leading innovation while creating long-term value for our customers and consumers. At Duracell, integrity, end-to-end accountability across all levels, fast decision-making and a "can do" attitude is highly valued.