Operations Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

Reporting to the Branch Manager, the Operations Lead is responsible for the strategic direction and leadership for the overall operations. This role is to effectively and efficiently manage the direction of the operational team to drive the technical productivity and promote high quality customer satisfaction while building relationships and ensuring the integration of strategic plans with company operations

Position Functions

• Oversee all operational aspects of the Buffalo division
• Implement production initiatives to improve safety, accuracy, and cost.
• Production planning & scheduling in an organized fashion
• Support the General Manager to oversee the health & safety of the operations
• Setting up processes and systems
• Short-term and long-term production planning
• Oversee the preventative maintenance program for all plant equipment
• Oversee the facility maintenance and housekeeping standards both internally and externally
• Oversee day-to-day operations to support customer orders to meet their business requirements
• Working closely with the Branch Manager, manage and oversee inventory accuracy & quality control
• Mentoring of operations team members

Working Conditions

The successful incumbent will be working 40+ hours per week on the shop floor. On-going use of computer is required. Potential exposure to the elements as well as loud noises.

Physical Requirements

This position requires regular sitting, standing, walking and crouching as well as the ability to move and lift between 10 to 20 pounds.

Direct Reports

• None

Core Competencies

• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Energy & Stress
• Team Work
• Quality Orientation
• Time Management
• Adaptability/ Flexibility
• Creative and Innovative Thinking
• Decision Making and Judgement
• Ethics and Integrity
• Leadership
• Coaching and Mentoring
• Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
• Planning and Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Result Focus
• Accountability and Dependability

Preferred Qualifications

• You have interpersonal skills that inspire commitment and hold employees accountable for results
• You are comfortable leading production teams through problem solving
• Problem solving and decision-making skills are vital to the position
• Your high energy and strong sense of urgency is displayed in your track record of initiating and implementing continuous improvement initiatives

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 2 years (Preferred)

Company Description

Salit Metals is a wholesale & retail metal distribution and processing services center opening a new location in Buffalo, NY

Servicing the Western New York market distributing and processing carbon, aluminum and stainless steel with an industry leading focus on quality, on-time delivery and customer service. Retail sales open to the public.

Company Description

Salit Metals is a wholesale & retail metal distribution and processing services center opening a new location in Buffalo, NY\r\rServicing the Western New York market distributing and processing carbon, aluminum and stainless steel with an industry leading focus on quality, on-time delivery and customer service. Retail sales open to the public.