Saint-Gobain-Operations Manager

WHY DO WE NEED YOU?

The Operations Manager oversees all production, supply chain, operations projects and continuous improvement results to ensure efficient and profitable manufacturing operations. Will prepare and control departmental budgets, provide leadership in safety, housekeeping, quality and improving cost reduction. Contributes to the accuracy and effectiveness of the planning and goal setting process by developing, recommending, implementing and achieving operational plans, goals, budgets, and capital requirements. This position will also help develop floor supervision, promote positive employee relations and provide communication feedback to all levels of the organization.

The Operations Manager is responsible for mentoring and coaching personnel, direct supervision of departments noted above, and coordinating the activities to achieve site objectives. Working in conjunction with cross functional site partners, the Operations Manager ensures on-time delivery of high-quality products, that are produced in a safe and efficient manner while maximizing capacity with minimum cost.

As part of the site leadership team, this position will be responsible for directing Production, Supply Chain Leaders, coordinating between departments, implementing strategy and making the link to the functional management. Additionally, ensuring compliance to programs, policies and procedures as well as company and governmental standards. The Operations Manager will also manage the Production & Supply Chain teams to enhance true collaboration and achieve 100% positive customer experience.

• Lead Project Management/Continuous Improvement teams through systematic cost improvements and implementation of state-of-the-art processes and systems consistent with Saint-Gobain Operational Excellence program and WCM Methodologies.
• Work with stakeholders, internal and external customers on a daily basis and interfaces with such teams to meet customer needs and priorities. Responsible for interviewing and assists hiring.
• Responsible for performance management, team member development as well as continual learning for assigned team. Monitors individual performance levels, and writes and conducts employee performance evaluations. Responsible for coordinating staff availability.
• Works independently and holds employees accountable for following procedures and achieving results. Ensures equipment is kept in safe working condition. Enforces all safety procedures and policies. Responsible monitor output, productivity, waste, downtime, and business process effectiveness. On a daily basis, researches, reconciles and dispositions gaps between targets and actual results.
• Audits areas to ensure processes and procedures are being followed in safety, cleanliness, process and methodologies. Implements concepts, techniques and processes, providing continuous performance improvement. Upholds the highest standard of excellence. All other duties as assigned by Plant Manager.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance or related area of study required; MBA or MS preferred
• 6 years’ experience in a management role in a manufacturing environment.
• 10 years progressive experience in a manufacturing and operational environment.
• Demonstrated experience in developing teams and individual employees.
• Must be a team player. Self-starter and meet commitments & deadlines with limited direct supervision.
• Safe and quality work ethic. Understand SOP's that relate to department activities.
• Must have knowledge of materials and inventory control practices, production scheduling in a manufacturing environment. Experience in an ISO environment and with problem solving tools such as “5 Whys”, Lean, Six Sigma, programs.
• Good analytical problem solving skills.
• Proficient in use of computers and spreadsheet software with experience with business systems (i.e. QAD, Kronos, Microsoft Office), and other computer hardware and software.
• Must have ability to manage performance, leadership skills, initiative, strong organizational and decision-making skills, team building/motivating skills, and a high degree of customer orientations.
• Six Sigma Certification or WCM Green Belt Certification preferred