Operations Manager

Job DescriptionCompany Overview:FXI is a leading producer of foam innovation in the Bedding, Furniture, Industrial, Home & Office, Healthcare, and Transportation markets. We have made it our mission to provide tailored solutions that delight our customers and consumers. With our corporate headquarters, high-tech research and development facility, and multiple manufacturing locations in North America, FXI has built a culture of innovation and achievement that is recognized by customers, suppliers and peers. Our products include finished goods, sub-assemblies, services, and raw materials for OEMs, fabricators, and retailers. You will find FXI's foam innovations inside, around, and under yourself in countless applications. Everywhere foam goes, FXI's innovations lead the way! Won't you join us?Responsibilities:- Develop track and champion operations Key Performance Indicator's (KPI's). - Instill and drive Employee Engagement and company's Mission, Vision and Values through operations - Responsible for planning/scheduling, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing operations for a Production, Fabrication and Shipping department across all shifts. - Plan, organize, and prioritize daily, weekly, and monthly objectives based on business need, product introduction, equipment efficiency and materials. - Ensures labor cost, equipment efficiency and material are optimized. - Champion, lead and execute cost reduction/continuous improvement initiatives. - Responsible for ensuring completion of Job Hazard Analysis, Near Miss Hazard and Behavioral Observations reports accurately and timely. - Champion Safety and ensure achievement of the plant's safety objectives. - Complete all areas of Functional Area Tactical Plan. - Manage, direct and supervise up to 3 direct reports and indirectly 40 hourly employees. - Ensure customer demands (including material specs, delivery dates) are achieved on time, at the highest level of quality. - Work closely with Sales and Customer Service to proactively address any specification or on-time and full delivery issuesQualifications: - BS in Engineering or Business discipline. MBA is preferred - Six Sigma green or black belt preferred - 5-7 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment - Must have verifiable Lean manufacturing experience - Demonstrated ability to lead and develop individuals and teams. - Demonstrated ability to enforce root case analysis of quality issues and requirements within the scope of TS and ISO Management Systems - Experience with operating and capital budget development and management - Ability to provide oral and written communication to all levels of employees within the Company - Strategic mindset; ability to work in a rapidly changing and growing environment -SAP experience a plusJob DetailsJob Type: Full-time RegularCategory: ManufacturingSalaried: Salaried