Operations Manager

Overview We are looking for a dynamic and motivated Operations Manager to join our TEAM. This new highly visible position was created as part of Bingham & Taylor’s Plant Manager succession planning process. The role will lead comprehensive foundry functions from safety and material procurement to final product delivery. The ideal candidate has a technical background with extensive manufacturing leadership experience, specifically demonstrating lean manufacturing processes. Bingham & Taylor fosters a collaborative environment that leverages continuous improvement to drive excellence. Employee development and engagement are critical to success. This role will achieve results while exemplifying Bingham & Taylor’s values. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Safety and Quality: Collaborate with functional leaders to leverage human‑performance knowledge and skills to drive zero‑incident safety and quality. Strategic Goals: Partner with the Plant Manager to develop and achieve strategic goals, determine accountability, enforce policies and attain company objectives. Staff Management: Oversee staff recruitment, selection, training and performance appraisal, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and lean manufacturing. Operational Strategies: Develop functional objectives aligned with organizational goals, evaluate trends, and monitor critical measurements. Continuous Improvement: Drive results through collaborative team‑based problem solving, change management and lean manufacturing initiatives. Financial Planning: Own KPIs that meet financial commitments and support accountability. Process Operation: Establish operating conditions for foundry equipment based on formulations and feed materials while maintaining safety and quality standards. Performance Monitoring: Deploy and improve key performance indicators, ensuring productivity, quality and customer satisfaction. Resource Management: Manage material procurement, inventory control and cost‑reduction strategies while troubleshooting operational issues. Inter‑departmental Coordination: Collaborate with various departments to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction. Furnace Maintenance: Coordinate with Maintenance to oversee and support induction furnace relining and maintenance to ensure operational efficiency. Professional Development: Lead learning and development for all team members, stay current through workshops and professional societies, and recommend enhancements. Education & Experience Minimum BS degree in engineering or a related field. Minimum five years’ experience in a manufacturing environment; foundry experience with induction melt furnaces is a plus. Maintenance and/or engineering experience is a plus. Knowledge of safety regulations and environmental laws applicable to the foundry industry. Demonstrated practical experience with lean manufacturing processes and continuous improvement. Knowledge Areas Production and Processing: Raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and techniques for maximizing manufacture and distribution effectiveness. Mechanical: Knowledge of machines and tools. Mathematics: Arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics and their practical applications. Administration and Management: Business and management principles, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources. Skills Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions. Leadership – Motivating and managing a diverse team. Interpersonal – Collaboration with others. Operational – Planning and prioritizing tasks in a dynamic environment. Critical Thinking – Logical reasoning for decision making. Detail Oriented – Attention to detail and accuracy. Monitoring – Assessing performance for improvement. Personnel Management – Motivating, developing and directing people. Time Management – Managing own time and others’ time. Abilities Collaboration – Positive attitude, creativity and open‑mindedness. Communication – Effective communication, listening, confirmation and understanding. Accountability – Accountable for own and team decisions. Respect – Honesty, trust and empathy. Deductive Reasoning – Applying general rules to specific problems. Decision‑Making – Making tough decisions and implementing corrective actions. Proactivity – Initiating and anticipating problems. Physical Demands The position requires sitting, standing, stooping, squatting and navigation of stairs, ramps, and uneven surfaces. Vision requirements include close, distance, peripheral and depth perception and focus. Reasonable accommodations can be made for individuals with disabilities. Work Environment The work area is a typical manufacturing environment with exposure to high temperatures (up to 120°F), industrial lighting, and use of personal protective equipment such as steel‑toed shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, and hearing protection. Temperature of the work area may vary with outside temperatures and machine operation; industrial lighting is provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr