Operations Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: Compensation Range: $90,000$130,000 annually. Individual compensation is determined using several factors, including relevant experience, education, certifications, specialized skills, geographic considerations (if applicable), and internal equity.

Operations Manager

The Operations Manager directs and supports all operational functions located within the branch location and facilitates the maximization of resources to achieve customer satisfaction, productivity, schedule adherence, and company goals.

Essential Functions

• Oversee or perform responsibilities to ensure finished goods meet or exceed company and customer requirements
• Perform all necessary supervisory functions to effectively and efficiently manage the personnel assigned
• Maintain and continuously evaluate inventory levels and needs with the Inventory/Purchasing Department
• Routinely communicate with all VSP locations regarding cost-saving opportunities, including material and scrap utilization transfers
• Work as the liaison between the production team and the customer service team to troubleshoot customer requests and late orders
• Communicate with Director of Production and Facilities on needs, concerns, and areas of improvement to promote efficiencies and growth
• Coordinate with Director of Production and Facilities and appropriate sales team to support regional sales activities and opportunities
• Ensure scheduled ship dates are met and orders are committed for invoicing on the date of shipment
• Manage open orders and communicate with Account Specialists on status
• Manage and maintain open purchase orders and communicate with Purchasing Department on status
• Properly conduct inventory transactions in ERP
• Understand and properly implement VSPs Quality Management System and company policies
• Ensure implementation of VSPs health and safety program and report all near misses and safety concerns
• Conduct applicable work procedure training with assigned personnel (as needed)
• Attend and participate in Operations staff meetings
• Implements and upholds company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies within assigned areas. Ensures team compliance, promotes safe work practices, and supports continuous improvement toward VSPs safety and sustainability objectives.
• Manage routine maintenance of the facility, equipment, and infrastructure improvements
• Ensure a neat and orderly facility
• Ensure proper training of personnel assigned
• Develop staff for advancement and plan for future staffing needs
• Maintain a favorable working relationship with all company employees to foster and promote a cooperative and harmonious working climate that will be conducive to maximum employee morale, productivity, and efficiency/effectiveness
• Project a favorable image of the company to promote, foster, and enhance public recognition of the company and its products and services

Experience / Education

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Considerable experience relating to essential job functions
• Some college or higher-level technical training (Preferred)
• Considerable industrial experience (Preferred)
• Working knowledge of Kaizen and Lean Manufacturing techniques (Preferred)
• Supervisory experience (Preferred)

VSP Technologies provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, marital status, political affiliation or veteran status. For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process may request assistance by contacting Human Resources at View phone number on ziprecruiter.com.

Job Type: Full-time, MondayFriday. The work hours will be determined based on the assigned facility.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected

Benefits:

• 401(k) plus company match
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition reimbursement