OPERATIONS MANAGER

Operations Manager

We are a leader in the manufacture of flash-welded and cold-rolled rings for jet engine and gas turbine applications, is seeking an Operations Manager to oversee its two sites in Northeast Pennsylvania. The 90,000 sq. ft. facility in Mountaintop consists of approximately 100 unionized hourly employees and the 35,000 sq. ft. Tru Form facility, located in Wilkes-Barre consists of approximately 50 non-union hourly employees. Each site has an Area Manager that reports to the Operations Manager, who is responsible for the manufacturing activities as a whole. The Operations Manager assures that production variable cost and productivity goals are met or exceeded, improves on-time delivery to customers to targeted level and adheres to process control/quality criteria so as to reduce rework and scrap. We have an annual sales volume of approximately 130 million.

Essential Job Functions:

• Interface and work with key staff positions: Materials Management, Sales/Customer Service, Product Engineering, Quality, Accounting, HR, IT, etc.
• Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement in the attainment of corporate goals.
• Employ lean techniques and 6 sigma methodology.
• Responsible for cost control and budget attainment.
• Meet required customer shipping schedules.
• Establish working relationship with Union leadership.
• Establish and execute capital planning efforts supporting manufacturing.
• Develop strategies to achieve operational objectives for daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly targets.
• Ensure consistent quality standards are satisfied and operational procedures are followed throughout the manufacturing process.
• Identify new opportunities and associated initiatives that will drive optimization in the process and manufacturing methodologies.
• Identify and respond to actual and potential operational constraints and develop the necessary corrective actions.
• Foster an environment of positive employee relations with open communication channels and employee involvement.
• Manage direct reports, which include Area Managers and Production Controller. Serve as a Mentor to interns and development program participants.

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• B.S. or advanced degree (engineering or business degree preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably with capital intense metal forming/manufacturing operations.
• At least 2 years at senior level managerial responsibility with P/L responsibility.
• Maintenance experience is desired (Hydraulic, mechanical or electrical)
• Strategic planning experience and analytical problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teambuilding skills.
• In depth knowledge and experience in lean manufacturing practices.
• Theory of Constraints experience.
• Self motivated and achievement oriented.
• A demonstrated ability to hold direct reports accountable.
• Working knowledge of MS Office and mainframe spreadsheets & databases.

Screening Questions:

• Does the candidate have at least a Bachelor's degree?
• Does the candidate have at least 5 years of manufacturing experience?
• Does the candidate have at least 2 years of senior level managerial experience with P/L responsibility?

Additional Information:

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