Operations Manager

Operations Manager Future Metals LLC is part of Marmon Holdings, Inc., a global industrial organization within Berkshire Hathaway. With over $12 billion in annual revenue, Marmon is often called the biggest small business you'll ever find - competitive yet collaborative, performance-driven with a long-term vision, and above all, committed to doing business ethically. At Future Metals, we lead the way in supplying aerospace-quality metals and materials to the global aircraft manufacturing and maintenance industry. Our reach spans 12 strategically located service centers across North America, the United Kingdom, Europe, and Asia. We partner with major OEMs and their subcontractors worldwide through long-term contracts that give us access to reliable products, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing from a network of world-class producers. Why join us? Because here, you'll be part of a team that values integrity, innovation, and collaboration - while shaping the future of aerospace. About the Role The Operations Manager is responsible for overseeing daily warehouse operations, ensuring efficiency, safety, and quality in the management of inventory, production schedules, and distribution processes. This role requires a hands-on approach to implementing Lean Principles, supervising staff, and driving continuous improvement. Key responsibilities include managing productivity, safety, quality, delivery, and inventory while ensuring adherence to company policies and industry standards. Responsibilities 1. Productivity (& Supervision) o Self-identifies & implements (build & launch) Lean Principles to eliminate waste and reduce cost (e.g. 6S, Visual Management, Key Performance Indicators, time studies, continuous improvement program etc.) o Supervising, scheduling, training, hiring and holding employees accountable to work in the warehouse either as laborers, equipment operators, clerks or inventory control personnel. o Ensures that created work schedules are correctly followed and that jobs are assigned effectively and completed properly in all production cells. o Manages building, vehicles, machinery and equipment issues via preventative maintenance programs and inspections (e.g. material handling equipment like Fork Trucks) o Fulfilling objectives and directions from the operation's Division Manager, headquarters or executive leadership team via leading daily production standup communications and reporting up status via SQDIP Scoreboard. o Partners with Corporate Operational Excellence team to standardize best practices 2. Safety (& Health, Environmental & Security) o Maintain adherence to OSHA regulations as well as various other guidelines, standards and company operating procedures o Report all accidents, incidents and near misses to management. 3. Quality o Performs quality checks of processed and completed orders before shipment. o Capability to be site quality representative and expert user of QT9 Quality Software o Comfortable using 5 Why methodology and other quality tools to support Root Cause Corrective Actions and efforts by partnering with corporate quality team o Performs quality inspections of received product and distributes product into the inventory when needed or applicable. o Checking and verifying shipping records, handling questions or concerns of shipping shortages or overages and addressing any problems with inventory control. o Maintains calibration records and familiar with AS9100 quality management system (or equivalent) 4. Delivery o Understands production planning and can implement and provide metrics (e.g. on time delivery) or pulse points to determine workflow, efficiency and throughput. o Has the ability to pull and package product, then prepares final product for shipment and distribution to customer if needed. o Oversees the distribution of final product to multiple modes of transportation. o Operates tier lift trucks or other material handling equipment to move, convey or hoist packaging and supplies to or from the storage and packaging areas. 5. Inventory o Control and protect inventory/stock via cycle counting, tally process and ERP system Work Experience / Competencies: Bachelor's Degree Preferred Minimum 7 to 10 years of experience in Operations preferred (Min 3 years supervisory) Experience in the metals service industry or Aerospace Industry is a plus Experience in the field of Warehouse Logistics and Management is a plus Experience in using bandsaws, coldsaws, fibrous cut-off saws and metal cutting processes is a plus Strong communication skills, verbal and written Detail oriented and works with a high degree of accuracy Must be able to multitask and have strong organizational and time management skills Must be proficient with computers and email usage Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States for any employer. Sponsorship for work authorization (e.g., H-1B, green card, etc.) is not available. Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to View email address on click.appcast.io, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. #J-18808-Ljbffr