What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager (ONSITE) position at WernerCo?
| ID | 2024-1970 | Category | Operations | Position Type | Regular Full-Time |
WHY PRODRIVEN GLOBAL BRANDS? BECAUSE WE ARE THE PRO'S CHOICE! You will find our market leading products and brands on trucks and job sites all over the world. Focusing on end users' needs drives our success. Our entire product development process-from research to engineering to manufacturing to commercialization-creates products that ensure ease of use, productivity, durability and safety for the end user. On jobsites across America and the world, ProDriven Global brands are most preferred.
The Operations Manager will lead the manufacturing department, driving operational excellence, and ensuring alignment with the company's strategic objectives. This role is critical in enhancing productivity, efficiency, and product quality while fostering a culture of safety, innovation, and continuous improvement. The Operations Manager will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to meet production targets, optimize manufacturing processes, and achieve superior operational results.
* Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction and leadership to all manufacturing departments, ensuring activities are aligned with
company goals and objectives.
* Operational Planning: Develop and implement comprehensive operational plans to achieve production targets and meet customer
demands efficiently.
* Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with Engineering, Finance, HR, Supply Chain, and Sales to ensure a cohesive
approach to manufacturing operations.
* Continuous Improvement: Drive operational continuous improvement, utilizing lean manufacturing principles to enhance efficiency,
reduce costs, and improve product quality.
* Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement, driving
continuous process optimization and operational excellence.
* Team Development: Foster a culture of innovation, teamwork, and accountability within the manufacturing organization, developing
and mentoring staff to achieve their full potential.
* Industry Engagement: Stay abreast of industry trends, best practices, and regulatory requirements to ensure operational strategies
are forward-thinking and compliant.
Key Competencies:
* Strong leadership and negotiation skills, with the ability to inspire and lead teams toward achieving operational excellence.
* Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, capable of identifying and executing strategic projects from concept
to implementation.
* Demonstrated success in driving operational improvements, achieving production targets, and fostering a culture of continuous
improvement.
* Solid understanding of supply chain dynamics and EHS regulations to manage operations effectively and compliantly.
Preferred Qualifications:
* BA/BS in Industrial, Mechanical, or Business Administration; MBA strongly preferred.
ProDriven Global Brands is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. WernerCo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.
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WernerCo is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. WernerCo is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All qualified applicants to WernerCo are considered for employment without regard to age, color, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. WernerCo will not tolerate discrimination or harassment of any kind based on these characteristics.
