Head of Operations & Business Management

Old Dominion Brush Company LLC (ODB) is accepting applications to fill the position of Operations Manager in the department of Manufacturing Administration in Richmond, Virginia. The successful incumbent in this position will direct day-to-day operations of manufacturing activities, including production management and schedules, materials management, shipping/receiving, machine utilization, quality standards, overall plant capacity, material requirements planning, cost containment, and Lean Manufacturing. They will maintain responsibility for manufacturing and shipping quality of whole goods and parts according to the production schedule. They will develop a strategic plan to achieve productivity and efficiency goals and objectives, and will maintain safety of operations, maintenance of equipment and facilities and staffing requirements. The Operations Manager will perform the following duties personally or through their direct report leaders.

The ODB (Old Dominion Brush) Company LLC has been manufacturing municipal products since 1910. ODB has been in the street sweeper brush and leaf and debris collection equipment business for 115 years with the knowledge and experience that is second to none. Using our 200,000 square foot state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and high volume purchasing, ODB offers the highest quality leaf and debris collections systems, street sweeper brushes, brooms, and replacement parts at competitive prices. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage on Day 1 of employment

401(k) Retirement Savings Program with a Company Match upon hire

Paid Vacation, Sick Leave, and Holidays

Company Paid Short and Long-Term Disability Programs

2 Employee Assistance Programs

Training and Development Programs (Learning & Development Academy)

Employee Tuition Reimbursement Program

Determines staffing levels and labor schedules based on workloads and knowledge of products and materials. Coordinates with Marketing, Engineering, and Production Planning regarding schedules and/or product concerns.

Coordinates with Purchasing to establish and maintain relationships with suppliers/vendors to help facilitate lead times of purchased components.

Directs Supervisors to assure inventory accuracy. Delegates, prioritizes, and oversees projects of supervisors. Completes and administers all direct reports performance evaluations.

Provides support to maintain a safe work environment that ensures compliance with all federal and state regulations.

Determines and selects quality plans to be used on each product designed, based on required specifications.

Coordinates activities of the maintenance personnel to assure equipment reliability and security of facility.

Ensures all safety, environmental, and quality policies and procedures are observed.

Complies with applicable laws and company policies.

Provides guidance and coaching to staff along with opportunities for training and professional development.

Collaborates with the Purchasing Team to evaluate materials and alternative resources and help resolve supply problems to maintain quality and minimize disruption to the production schedule.

Works in collaboratively to develop and analyze operations actual results vs. Reviews discretionary spending requests for all operations.

Works in collaboration with management to improve communications including helping to facilitate meetings related to production, service parts, and performance.

Knowledge and understanding of production fabrication, welding, paint, mechanical assembly, warehouse, and related processes.

Experience with developing programs to address issues involving productivity, cost improvements, and quality.

Able to effectively interact at all levels of the organization as well as with customers, contractors, community members, and other stakeholders.

Strong leadership and managerial skills with a demonstrated ability to build a team for optimum performance.

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality standards, and best practices.

Demonstrated ability to apply manufacturing and inventory management knowledge and sound judgment to troubleshoot problems and offer suggestions for continuous improvement.

Highly organized, with strong project management skills and the ability to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Knowledge and practical application of Lean manufacturing techniques.

Knowledge of OSHA regulations and a strong practitioner of building a safety culture.

Knowledge of manufacturing methods and experience in the design of making parts for applications on trucks or related vehicles.

Proficient in 3-D construction, design layouts, assembly drawings, and/or component part drawings required.

Knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems. Knowledge of design techniques for bending, welding, metal, and plastics as well as how subparts form weldments and higher assemblies.

Excellent computer skills. Proficient in Solid Works software program.

Knowledge of Bill of Materials, configurator,stress analysis, material selection, and material sizing.

Leading Change/Change Management - Balance change and continually strive to improve business performance

Business Acumen - Understand and interpret business metrics and utilizes latest business strategies to focus on outcomes and create opportunities for success

Results Driven/Process - Make timely and effective decisions and produce results through planning and implementation of processes, systems, and programs; stressing accountability and continuous improvement

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related areas, or equivalent experience.

Minimum 7-10 years’ previous Manufacturing/Supervisory experience required, preferably in a heavy industrial environment.

Conditions will vary between manufacturing floor and office setting.

Ability to work days, nights, overtime, and/or weekends as needed.

May be required to travel at times.

All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, national origin, color, religion, age, genetics, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or veteran status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing (where permitted by law).

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