Operations Manager

Description

The Operations Manager leads site Operations Team members, managing the creation and implementation of operational strategies (Safety, Quality, Production, Logistics, Materials and Manufacturing Engineering) aligned to the company’s strategy for the Medina, Ohio, site.

Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement processes by utilizing World Class / Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve productivity while reducing costs in manufacturing / assembly areas.
• Coach, lead and develop site operations leader(s) and their staffs to identify, understand and implement lean manufacturing best practices to achieve World Class levels of performance. 
• Identify and realize cost-saving and cost-reduction opportunities, as well as advanced process improvements, for both fixed and variable costs
• Effective decision making related to the utilization of resources, management of investment plans (CAPEX) and optimization of manufacturing footprint to achieve business objectives.
• Maintain and nurture effective working relationships / communications with key support functions including Engineering, Finance, Sales, and Supply Chain (as applicable) to improve operations and ensure effective support of the manufacturing processes in order to achieve business objectives.
• Develop world-class operational standards for measuring and communicating visual metrics related to Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, Inventory, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

•   Academic Degree is required, with an emphasis on Operations, Business Management or Engineering; Master’s Degree preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of proven success in managing plant operations in a world-class manufacturing organization
• Provide leadership in safety and foster a strong safety culture and safe working environment, ensure compliance with the company's EH&S programs, and proactively address safety issues. Ensure true root-cause analysis and follow through on corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Assembly Processes, Cell Manufacturing, Logistics & Warehousing, Quality Management Systems, Continuous Improvement and Cost Savings.
• Expertise in lean leadership and hands-on implementation of lean techniques with proven results in a manufacturing environment. 
• Business acumen to develop effective business strategies, and successfully addresses people/organizational issues/opportunities to improve organizational performance.
• Demonstrated skill of building processes and teams in an environment that nurtures and embraces innovation.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills - both oral and written. Ability to effectively connect telephonically, electronically and face-to-face with varying audiences.
• Contribute to the development of the business strategy and plan by prioritizing operational value levels and defining cost management objectives – cost improvement and cost containment.
• Drive quality systems and processes to support continuous improvement and compliance with quality system requirements; ensure appropriate training, process support, and compliance, to achieve the quality objectives.
• Develop benchmarks and metrics including a standard scorecard to set baseline standards, and review for improvement opportunities.
• Create budget proposals, recommending budget changes, as needed 
• Understand competitive trends in key geographic markets for manufacturing technologies and to ensure the best competitive solutions.
• Experience managing a team of operations professionals and building capabilities in a decentralized organizational structure
• Ability to roll up sleeves and dig into the details including footprint plans, scenario development, and face-to-face negotiations
• Experience working in a matrix environment
• Experience managing diverse cultures
• Lean Six Sigma certifications
• Experience with high performing SIOP processes, especially materials planning, and plant scheduling
• Experience with customers and purchasing