Operations Manager | B Shift

About the Organization Solidify Manufacturing defies the status quo as a domestic contract manufacturing partner that exceeds expectations on quality, delivery, and price - every time. Willing to invest in the resources needed to streamline efficiency and drive down cost, we are committed to setting up each program for success by creating the optimal combination of process, environment, and technology. With expertise across a wide range of capabilities, including injection molding, blow molding, and thermoset molding, we bring the holistic perspective to manufacture high-quality parts across many applications and the discipline from our 80/20 focus to know where we can produce the greatest sustainable value for our customers. We don't want to be everything to everybody or anybody. We want to crush the competition and be the best contract manufacturing partner on those jobs where we drive the greatest impact with our decidedly better high-volume molding efficiencies. Job Summary Provides leadership and direction to the manufacturing team in a manner that ensures the operation meets or exceeds customer requirements as well as all quality, safety, and regulatory requirements. Essential Functions Supervises staff to produce manufactured products, and organizes and monitors workflow. Ensure proper attendance of all staff, and discipline when necessary. Work with HR on performance management, disciplinary processes, and all other employee relations issues. Interview potential candidates including evaluating, site tours, and making final decision on hiring. Accomplishes manufacturing results by communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, and appraising job results; coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; and initiating, coordinating, and enforcing systems, policies, and procedures. Responsible for overall shift operations in all value streams and supporting shift functions ensuring that customer requirements are exceeded, costs are controlled and quality/regulatory requirements are met. Improves processes by monitoring and upgrading processes, implementing cost reductions, developing reporting procedures and systems and initiating and fostering a spirit of cooperation within and between departments. Completes production plan by scheduling and assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting results on shift production summaries. Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing production standards. Provides manufacturing information by compiling, initiating, sorting, and analyzing production performance records and data, and answering questions and responding to requests. Maintains safe and clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on the use of all control points, equipment, and resources, and maintaining compliance with established policies and procedures. Partner with Director of Engineering, Director of Supply Chain, Director of Quality to ensure new product process and procedures are followed and product launch schedules are met. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma/GED; Degree in relevant field will be an advantage 2-4 years’ relevant work experience in a manufacturing environment Prior supervisory or leadership experience Organizational and leadership abilities Communication and interpersonal skills Physical Requirements Able to lift up to 40 pounds Standing, walking, bending, kneeling, lifting, pushing‑pulling, and reaching Equal Employment Opportunity We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Solidify Manufacturing LLC