What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at TYGES MFG?
Our client is seeking their next Operations Manager to join their growing team.
Our client is a major producer, fabricator, and recycler of nonferrous and specialty metals.
Job Summary:
The Plant Manager is responsible for overseeing the operations, production, safety, and efficiency of a zinc recycling facility. This role involves managing staff, optimizing processes, ensuring regulatory compliance, and achieving production targets while maintaining environmental and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Plant Operations & Management:
- Oversee daily operations of the zinc recycling plant.
- Ensure efficient processing, refining, and recovery of zinc from scrap or secondary sources.
- Implement best practices to maximize productivity and minimize waste.
- Production Planning & Quality Control:
- Develop and execute production schedules to meet demand and quality standards.
- Monitor process parameters and product quality, ensuring adherence to specifications.
- Troubleshoot issues and optimize production processes for efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
- Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:
- Enforce workplace safety standards and ensure compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other regulatory requirements.
- Oversee waste management, emissions control, and environmental protection measures.
- Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and emergency response drills.
- Personnel Management:
- Lead and manage plant staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluation.
- Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Ensure employees follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and safety protocols.
- Equipment Maintenance & Process Improvement:
- Oversee the maintenance of machinery, furnaces, and other recycling equipment.
- Collaborate with the engineering team to implement process enhancements and upgrades.
- Reduce downtime by implementing preventive maintenance programs.
- Budgeting & Cost Control:
- Develop and manage plant budgets, ensuring cost control and efficiency.
- Optimize resource utilization, including raw materials, energy, and manpower.
- Identify cost-saving opportunities without compromising quality and safety.
- Reporting & Documentation:
- Maintain records of production metrics, safety incidents, maintenance activities, and regulatory compliance.
- Prepare reports for senior management on plant performance, efficiency, and challenges.
- Stay updated on industry trends, technologies, and environmental regulations.
Qualifications & Skills:
- 5 years of experience in plant management, preferably in metal recycling, smelting, or heavy industry.
- Experience in operational culture transformation, turnaround is a plus
- Strong knowledge of metal processing, refining, and recycling techniques.
- Familiarity with environmental, health, and safety regulations in the metal industry.
- Leadership and team management skills with a hands-on approach.
- Problem-solving, analytical thinking, and process optimization expertise.
- Proficiency in ERP systems, production tracking software, and Microsoft Office.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Work Environment & Schedule:
- Typically works in an industrial setting with exposure to high temperatures, noise, and hazardous materials.
- Requires wearing PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) as per safety regulations.
- Full-time role with potential overtime, weekend, or on-call responsibilities based on operational needs.
