Head of Supply Chain & Business Operations

Job Description

Job Description

Summary The Operations Manager will lead the Operations team in Mesa, AZ that includes: Cable manufacturing, SiO2 Operations, Assembly Operations, Purchasing, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance. This is a Senior Management position responsible for continuing an operation that supports excellent customer service, on time delivery and unquestioned product quality.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Oversee Assembly, SiO2, Cable Manufacturing, Materials/Planning and Supply Chain

Supervise the Operations team that includes Production Supervisors, Planners, and Maintenance

Develop a strong and effective Operations team. Provide positive and objective coaching/mentorship of team members

Implement an optimal organizational structure to grow and support the growing business in Mesa

Focus on results: drive the team to achieve OTD, quality and financial metrics including revenue and profitability targets

Participate in establishing Operations goals and objectives. Monitor progress

Strive for superior customer service (on-time delivery and responsiveness)

Promote a culture of continuous improvement through rigorous root cause analysis, improvement initiatives and the application of Lean tools and techniques

Plan and recommend necessary resources to ensure success, including capital equipment, team members, appropriate facilities, effective infrastructure and materials

Promote environmental, health and safety philosophies and processes that reduce workplace injuries

Emphasize and reinforce TMS Core Values, EHS/Quality policies and Safety procedures

Job Requirements

Minimum 7 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment with responsibility for growing a customer-focused business

Bachelor’s Degree: Business or Engineering strongly preferred. MBA preferred

Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, teach, train and motivate others

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high growth industry; willing to be hands-on and take initiative

Excellent project management and problem-solving skills

Experience with Lean Manufacturing

Excellent computer skills, proficient in MS Office Suite

Solid communication skills

Strong orientation towards customer focus and teamwork

Travel up to 15%

Times Microwave Systems is an equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V.