Head of Operations & Business Management

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. Materials Management, Sales/Customer Service, Product Engineering, Quality, Accounting, HR, IT, etc.

Drive cost reduction and continuous improvement in the attainment of corporate goals.

Meet required customer shipping schedules.

Establish working relationship with Union leadership.

Establish and execute capital planning efforts supporting manufacturing.

Ensure consistent quality standards are satisfied and operational procedures are followed throughout the manufacturing process.

Manage direct reports, which include Area Managers and Production Controller. Serve as a Mentor to interns and development program participants.

S. or advanced degree (engineering or business degree preferred).

Minimum of 5 years manufacturing experience, preferably with capital intense metal forming/manufacturing operations.

Maintenance experience is desired (Hydraulic, mechanical or electrical)

Strategic planning experience and analytical problem solving skills.

Working knowledge of MS Office and mainframe spreadsheets & databases.

Does the candidate have at least a Bachelor's degree?

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.