What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manufacturing Operations Manager position at Serenity Staffing?
Purpose
The Manufacturing Manager will provide overall leadership of operations to ensure that productivity, on-time shipping, quality, and cost targets are met. The role will be responsible for building dynamic teams and driving operational excellence in our growing, high-achieving organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of manufacturing departments (scheduling, fabrication, assembly, shipping / receiving, etc.) including 5-8 direct reports in a metal fabrication and / or stamping facility
- Own overall plant accountability for KPIs, including Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost (SQDC), the output of critical components, plant productivity, etc.
- Manage spending against budget and in relation to changes in production volume
- Seek solutions that strengthen quality, value, service, and effectiveness while respectfully challenging the status quo to effectively manage change
- Lead tier meetings to ensure consistent messaging for employee expectations and communications
- Propose and show justification for CAPEX projects and be able to clearly present the benefits and ROI
- Oversee the Production Scheduling department and be accountable for production control
- Clearly define continuous improvement projects; establish and maintain the timelines for these projects to drive improvements
- Confidently make timely decisions that will positively impact production, results, and customer satisfaction
- Communicate effectively and confidently cross-functionally to provide updates and ask questions of client support teams, engineering, and senior leadership
- Build and maintain productive employee relationships, mentoring supervisors in this area and partnering with HR to drive employee satisfaction and improve employee retention
- Uphold the company values and facilitate positive company culture to contribute to overall success
- Consult with engineering to modify jobs to improve the production and quality of products
- Comply with the requirements of the ISO Quality Management System, departmental procedures, and work-instructions.
- Promote and enforce a culture of safety in the workplace, including the elimination of potential hazards, identifying root causes of incidents, and implementing corrective actions for safety concerns
Qualifications