Operations Manager

Description

Summary

Establishes operations and project management objectives; manages, administers and directs everyday operations, including monitoring of project quoting, applications work, concepts, design, fabrication, build and development; reviews project, departmental, and personnel performance, identifies opportunities for improvement and problems or deviations and takes appropriate operational or corrective actions.  

Requirements

Essential Functions

1. Directs general operations and assures adherence to good business practices.
2. Leads and coordinates annual review of operations and annual strategic planning process/sessions.  
3. Establishes company goals for operations, including applications, engineering and build of projects.
4. Maintains a record of projects’ delivery and financial performance, comparing project schedules and costs versus original estimates and budgets.  
5. Formulates and implements plans for continuous improvement and necessary corrective actions, as appropriate, in accordance with company processes.
6. Provides direction to personnel regarding operations protocol, procedure, and scheduling. 
7. Develops and/or approves solutions to specific problems. 
8. Resolves priority conflicts between projects and departments
9. Creates and/or maintains a positive, team-oriented work environment to ensure communication and teamwork as well as high levels of productivity among all personnel and departments.
10. Coordinates and works closely with administrative, human resources, and finance departments in carrying out duties.  
11. Keeps senior management informed of company and project operating status.  
12. Participates in company technical and financial reviews as required.
13. Stays current and participates in company-sponsored opportunities regarding technological developments, automation, engineering and manufacturing processes.
14. Facilitates communication, cooperation, and teamwork among personnel.
15. Understands and complies with requirements of the QMS, AS9100, and/or ISO 9000. 
16. Travels on an as required basis. 
17. Additional duties as assigned. 

Qualifications and Skills

1. Bachelor’s degree in business, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent work experience and technical capability.
2. Possesses team skills and experience as an effective team leader. 
3. Proficient in oral and written communication skills.
4. Ability to perform and /or review complex technical and financial analysis as related to custom automation design & build.
5. Ability to plan and prioritize work and business schedules while dealing with day-to-day changes and interruptions.
6. Ability to deal with factors not easily evaluated, interpret results, exercise exceptional judgment and make responsible decisions.
7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other applicable software tools/databases

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid Holidays
• Employer paid Life Insurance
• Employer paid Short Term Disability
• Employer paid Long Term Disability
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health Savings Account with an employer match
• Paid time off
• Referral Program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Voluntary Life insurance

Schedule

• 1st Shift
• Day Shift
• Monday to Friday