SUMMARY

 The Operations Manager will plan and oversee the daily operations of the organization to ensure goals and objectives are achieved. They will supervise and coordinate activities of the entire shift of production operators and warehouse personnel using established procedures and policies.   They will work to develop core manufacturing processes and practices and participate in a variety of core projects aimed at safety, quality, training, cost reduction, continuous improvement, and organizational development.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Payroll Management: Approve timecards, correct errors, manage PTO requests, and address employee inquiries.
• Production Planning: Analyze inventory, forecast supply needs, and create/manage the weekly production schedule.
• Manufacturing Oversight: Ensure production efficiency, quality, and scrap reduction while maintaining and improving SOPs.
• KPI Metrics: Develop, track, and analyze KPIs, create monthly reports, and implement improvement plans.
• 5S & Workplace Organization: Lead 5S initiatives, conduct audits, and train employees to enhance organization and safety.
• Safety Management: Oversee site safety performance, investigate incidents, and implement preventive measures.
• Sales Order Execution: Prioritize daily orders, monitor backlog, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Staffing & Workforce Planning: Forecast workforce needs, recruit, and hire personnel.
• Performance Management: Set goals, conduct evaluations, manage merit increases, and resolve conflicts.
• Cost Control & Efficiency: Optimize labor efficiency, control overtime, and manage scrap, rework, and inventory.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Manage RMA backlog, ensure invoice accuracy, and oversee sales order fulfillment.
• Decision-Making: Prioritize work, allocate labor effectively, and balance quality with production goals.
• Quality & Compliance: Uphold medical device QMS standards, enforce policies, and ensure audit readiness.
• ERP Utilization: Analyze inventory levels, sales order aging, and production forecasts.
• Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Extensive knowledge of operations and production management.
• Ability to interpret financial data as needed to set production goals.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Ability to exhibit a professional and courteous demeanor.

The physical demands and work environment described below represent the activities and surroundings of the positions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Indoor/Office situation; Individual’s daily routine will consist mostly of office work requiring light physical activity. Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on the computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate the production facility.
• Lifting equipment up to 15 lbs. alone

The Solmetex family of brands represents a system of solutions to manage the water in, through, and out of the practice. Working together, these solutions maintain water quality, safety and compliance for the dental practice.

In 1999, Solmetex designed the Hg5 Amalgam Separator which quickly became the gold standard in amalgam separation. These chemistries provided the healthcare and life science industries with simple and effective solutions that prevent toxic emission into the environment.

Today, Solmetex is the only provider of a complete, end-to-end system of water solutions in the dental office. Solmetex has acquired additional dental solution partners to expand our portfolio of advanced dental and environmentally efficient solutions. Solmetex is proud to be the industry leader and manufacturer of the NXT Hg5® series of Amalgam Separators and will look to continuously develop our several product lines through US-FDA, EPA, NSF, and EU-MDR regulation. 

Join us as we pave the way for better treatment aimed towards safer patients, safer water, and a safer environment.

Solmetex provides benefits such as competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, company paid Life insurance & LTD, 401k retirement plan with Safe Harbor matching along with paid vacation, sick time, and holidays. 

No relocation or sponsorship assistance available.