Operations Manager

PURPOSE:

The Operations Manager oversees and participates in the development of performance, efficiency, and product quality standards for manufacturing departments. Provides guidance to manufacturing department managers and supervisors regarding the coordination of department standards with overall plant objectives. Reviews daily production schedule for the department to plan work and personnel assignments for the shifts. Supervises and directs personnel on shift in performing operations according to sound operating principles and company policies and procedures. Ensures that safety is a top priority on all shifts in all departments and reinforces the message that safety will not be compromised.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure streamline operations to meet customer quality and delivery expectations
• Anticipates and determines causes of delays in shift operations and takes appropriate action to meet shipping schedules
• Escalates promptly to Plant Manager any delays that occur with plan of action for maintaining delivery schedule and eliminating potential for recurrence
• Collaborate with engineering and maintenance departments to maintain equipment in safe and effective working condition
• Proactively executes quality expectations and assumes responsibility for any actions needed due to nonconformances, while supporting Quality department in all customer issues and complaints
• Identifies areas for financial and productivity improvements and executes robust solutions
• Collaborates Management team in the identification, selection, and development of plant personnel
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Engineering or related degree.
• 5-10 years experience in manufacturing with demonstrated successful history in the management of people
  
  

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Demonstrate efficient and effective utilization of plant assets to achieve the Business Unit goals for the plant. Plant improvements in income and cost reductions thru the deployment of projects related to the Business Unit’s goals and CI initiatives
• Demonstrate track record in implementing operational excellence strategies.
• Must have past supervisor experience, and excellent communicator.
• Strong computer skills, SAP or other ERP systems
• Analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task effectively in a fast paced environment with strict deadlines is required. Self- starter, self directed, highly motivated, and good problem solver.
• Project management and organizational skills
• Must have flexible schedule to support 24/7 operation
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to, sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices
  
  

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Shelbyville, TN
• Schedule: Day shift with a flexible schedule
• Assignment Start: ASAP, Direct Hire
  
  

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., NGE EQUIPMENT and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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