Operations Manager

Operations Manager

About Western Coating: Since 1985, the Western Coating Ogden location has been the industry source for Epoxy-Coated Rebar throughout the west. WCI delivers the highest quality coated reinforced bar that protects concrete structures for generations. From our strategic location in Ogden, we serve the markets of Utah, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, California. Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956. Farwest's products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution. We have over 650 employees in 7 Western States. As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: To be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees.

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match. We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone. Bonus based on net income. Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities. Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability.

About this position: Western Coating's Operations department, seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as Operations Manager I. In this role, you will provide leadership and guidance to the overall safety and operation of all warehouse activities, inventory management, and machinery maintenance. Key responsibilities for this role include:

• Recognition, knowledge and understanding of various coating specifications, steel grades, material properties specific to Western Coating product line.
• Management of all facility production operations including raw material receiving, warehousing, & delivery.
• Coordinating logistics including company owned tractors, trailers and any third-party haulage.
• Collaboration with Sales to achieve efficient production levels.
• Training, Development and Coaching of production employees.
• Applying Lean principles through continuous improvement.
• Promoting and facilitating timely communication with internal and external customers and between shop fabrication, field placing, detailing, and project coordination.
• Ensuring safe work practices are implemented and observed by all employees and/or non-employees at all times while inside the production premises.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior knowledge of rebar fabrication equipment including shear lines, tabletop benders, vertical automatic benders, radius bending, spiral, Lenton threading, & Barsplice headed bar.
• Prior knowledge of powder coating equipment including material handling, blast cleaning, induction heating, and powder application.
• Computer skills using the suite of Microsoft Office tools & aSa production software.
• Knowledge of crane operation and certifications, & safe operation.
• Knowledge of employee, facility and environmental safety and OSHA regulations.
• Knowledge of DOT equipment and driver requirements.
• Able to effectively manage a team of up to approximately 50 individuals.

Professional Competencies:

• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple tasks at once in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively develop business plans and strategically schedule workflow.
• Comfortable communicating and reporting at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently requiring little direction, as well as actively participate in a team environment.
• Comfortable with and able to implement employee development strategies.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US!