What are the responsibilities and job description for the Factory Operations Manager position at Virginia Transformer Corp?
At Virginia Transformer Corp., we are committed to delivering exceptional products and services that meet the evolving needs of our customers. We are currently seeking an experienced Factory Operations Manager to oversee daily manufacturing operations at our Roanoke facility.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring production, planning, materials, and labor management run smoothly. This involves driving process efficiencies, meeting manufacturing objectives, and ensuring safety compliance across the plant.
This role requires close coordination with teams to ensure that manufacturing schedules and key performance targets are achieved, all while maintaining a safe and well-organized work environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational Leadership: Manage day-to-day manufacturing operations, including production, planning, material management, and labor allocation. Ensure safety protocols and housekeeping standards are met throughout the facility.
- Performance Management: Drive the achievement of Manufacturing Production Schedule (MPS) targets, including revenue, RTS (Return to Service), FPY (First Pass Yield), and other key objectives by ensuring processes are executed with precision.
- Planning and Controls: Develop and implement effective planning and control measures to meet production objectives and align with overall business goals.
- Resource Management: Ensure that trained personnel and necessary resources are available to meet production goals, including efficient utilization of labor and equipment.
- Safety and Compliance: Maintain the highest standards of safety for both employees and equipment. Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of safety within the plant.
Qualifications
- Minimum of 10 years of experience in manufacturing or production management, with a strong preference for experience in an assembly shop and union shop environment.
- Proven leadership and team management skills.
- Experience in production planning, labor management, and safety protocols.
- Knowledge of quality control measures and process improvements in a manufacturing setting.
- Ability to meet key performance objectives through effective resource and process management.
- Engineering degree preferred.
