Operations Manager

Job Summary:

The Operations Manager reports directly to VP and is responsible for managing all activities related to operations management at Prescott, WI; implements policies and procedures to align with corporate long and short-term goals; manages strategic planning and headcount objectives by performing the following duties personally or through subordinate supervisors.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership to the functions of Manufacturing, Engineering, SHE, Materials Management, and Facility/Maintenance.
Manage and maintain operating functions that follow TCLAD philosophy. Establish and implement policies and procedures necessary for orderly and effective operations and ensure compliance to all applicable TCLAD policies and procedures.
Ensure compliance with TCLAD standards for human resource management, safety and loss prevention, cost control, waste reduction, quality, and on-time delivery.
Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local legal and regulatory requirements.
Manages resources to effectively balance strategic objectives with financial return (profit) and efficient use of financial assets, including working capital. Manage all capital planning and expenditures.
Develop innovative and cost-effective methods of manufacturing, labor management, material procurement and utilization, and business processes to position Thermal Substrates for continued growth.
Plan, implement and manage outsourcing and offshore production and supplier initiatives & projects.
Support TCLAD quality initiatives, and leads the Thermal Substrates facility commitment at all levels of direct and indirect personnel to follow the ISO 9001, ISO 14001 & IATF 16949 Quality Management Systems
Audit facility operations continuously by reviewing performance, major item variances, and other critical business elements, and reports as required by the VP Operations, or other management.
Establish and maintain customer and other business relationships necessary for the successful operation of Thermal Substrates. Participate in key customer visits when required.
Represent the operation at various meetings as required.
Perform other duties as may be assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Experience with ERP/MRP software, Internet software; Project Management software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Proven analytical, project management and systems background.
P&L responsibility in general management or plant management in a manufacturing organization.
Exceptional leadership skills that are demonstrated by achieving desired results through others and building an effective management team through coaching and mentoring.
An in-depth technical understanding and knowledge of Thermal Substrates product lines.
PCB Manufacturing Experience
Proven strategic and tactical skills. Demonstrated problem analysis and resolution.
Excellent interpersonal, written, verbal and presentation communication skills.
Comprehensive business process and systems knowledge, such as ERP, and the ability to identify and implement best practices.
An entrepreneurial spirit coupled with a strong ethic and a commitment to high personal standards that link to exceptional business values and ethics.
Education and/or Experience

B.S. or B.A. degree in Engineering, Operations or related technical field. Desired: Master's Degree (MBA). Prefer 15+ years of experience in manufacturing and engineering, including 10 years of senior leadership through plant/general management experience in manufacturing.
Safety Roles And Responsibilities

All TCLAD employees are empowered to stop production if someone is in danger and notify their supervisor if an unsafe act or product quality concern is occurring. Also, each member of the TCLAD team is responsible for identifying continuous improvement and pollution prevention opportunities and participating in problem solving teams as necessary.
Provide leadership for the implementation and execution of the TCLAD SHE program
Clearly communicate and ensure that SHE rules, and procedures are in place to prevent injuries, minimize occupational health exposures and prevent SHE incidents
Ensure that you are adequately trained in all SHE-related aspects of your job
Hold accountable employees who fail to follow SHE rules, procedures or accepted safe work practices
Consistently and frequently audit work practices and behavior; and not tolerate any deviations from accepted standards and requirements
Correct any known SHE deficiency, either facility or people related, as a priority
Participate or lead investigations of all injuries, suspected injuries and SHE incidents, and ensure that recommendations to prevent recurrence are completed
Lead by example by following all SHE rules and procedures, using accepted safe work practices and setting high SHE standards
Position SHE as a top priority in communications, actions and decisions

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