Operations Manager - Manufacturing

Description

WEG: Our Company

Founded in 1961, WEG is recognized as one of the largest electric machine manufacturers in the world. WEG employs over 45,000 people globally and offers a diversified and integrated product line, with sales to more than 135 countries worldwide. Our U.S. operations are growing at an ambitious rate, and we're looking for hardworking individuals to help us move forward with this aggressive growth plan.

WEG is committed to building quality products and providing efficient solutions. To achieve this goal, we continuously invest in innovation and teamwork. Helping people reach their goals by living the values of the company is a passion shared by everyone at WEG.

At WEG, our Values stand as: Human Company, Team Work, Efficiency, Flexibility, Innovation, and Leadership. As a Human Company, we value each individual's contribution to our success, and we motivate people through integrity, ethics, and constant support for personal development. 

WEG's Sustainability Efforts

WEG is committed to sustainability through various initiatives aimed at reducing environmental impact and promoting eco-efficiency. Our sustainability strategy is based on four pillars:

1. Sustainable Products and Solutions: We provide products and services with the best efficiency and lowest carbon footprint, supporting customers' decarbonization journeys.
2. Responsible Supply Chain: We engage a supply chain with ethics in human rights, labor relations, and environmental preservation.
3. Circular and Efficient Operations: We optimize eco-efficiency in natural resource management, reduce emissions and waste, and promote recycling and reuse.
4. Engaged Employees and Communities: We ensure safe working conditions, promote diversity and inclusion, and generate socioeconomic and environmental value in communities.

WEG's Carbon Neutral Program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.

Job Summary

As an Operations Manager, you will develop and execute a comprehensive manufacturing strategy and operating plan that meets customer and business requirements. You will benchmark, develop, and implement state-of-the-art manufacturing principles, standards, and processes aimed at enhancing quality and efficiency. You will serve as a key member of the senior management team in the overall development of business strategy aligned with changing market and industry conditions.

Specific Accountabilities

1. Ensure the safety and development of team members and the quality of products.
2. Develop, implement, and evaluate overall manufacturing strategy, operating plan, policies, tools, and practices.
3. Ensure on-time delivery performance for internal and external customers.
4. Control rework costs (labor and material) for the entire plant.
5. Develop, review, and control the departmental budget; approve all spending through the budget.
6. Review new orders for manufacturability and issues; participate as a team member responsible for accepting new orders.
7. Contribute to the business planning process and strategy development and deployment initiatives.
8. Monitor and analyze performance metrics to identify areas for improvement and efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue: $50MM – $175MM
• FPY %: 90 - 97%
• Improve:
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Employee Retention

Initiatives and Objectives

• Significantly Improve Workforce Retention: Implement actions to reduce team member turnover year over year.
• WTU Training Processes: Support definition and implement training processes.
• Business Process Excellence: Ensure the right information is in the right place at the right time with 99% accuracy, including bill of materials, drawings, and all work instructions.

Benefits

WEG offers competitive compensation, meaningful and exciting career options, as well as excellent benefits, including:

• Paid Vacation & Holidays
• Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage starting at 30 days
• 401(k) with Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Company-paid life & disability insurance
• Bonus Plan (pro-rated)

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Requirements

 Basic Qualifications

• Ability to work within the WEG Code of Ethics & Values. (WEG Code of Ethics, 4th Edition)
• Ability to communicate and work with all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated leadership and supervisory skills.
• Five years of experience in a manufacturing setting in a leadership role.
• Demonstrated examples of taking initiative, identifying new methods and approaches, and challenging current methods of working.
• Strong mathematical, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate in basic English.
• Successful candidate will complete: application, talent assessment, Job interviews, pre-employment drug screen, and background check.
• Safety Sensitive Position: Screening includes test for THC.
• Current work authorization for employment in the United States or ability to obtain within 90 days.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four-year degree from an accredited university in Operations, Engineering, Business or other related field.
• Direct experience in the transformer industry.
• Ten (10) years of experience in a manufacturing environment at a management level.
• Lean or Six Sigma certification.
• Resides within a reasonable commute of the Washington facilities.

Salary : $122,150 - $175,000