What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Leader position at Wil-Ro?
Operations Leader
About Wil-Ro, Inc:
Crafted in America since 1973, Wil-Ro, Inc. manufactures high-quality truck bodies for landscaping, hauling, construction, equipment distribution, and farming, as well as outdoor adventure excursions. Headquartered in Gallatin, Tennessee, Wil-Ro serves customers and distributor partners nationwide. Wil-Ro is an award-winner of The Tennessean’s Top Workplaces 2021 and 2022.
Wil-Ro, Inc. is looking for an energetic, outgoing, and experienced individual to join our growing organization. We are excited to find team members who feel they align with our EIGHT core values here at Wil-Ro:
Lead with Humility Innovate & Grow
Make Manufacturing Fun Give Back
Eagerly Give Praise Demonstrate the Golden Rule
Deliver a Premier Product Live Passionately
The Operations Leader is responsible for the successful operations of the factory which include general supervision of all phases of production, quality control, equipment maintenance, etc. Responsibilities also include involvement in recruiting, hiring, training of team members and facility/physical factory up-keep.
Job Responsibilities and Qualifications:
- Goal setting, capacity planning, overall leadership in all parts of manufacturing process.
- Responsible for guiding teams in Welding/Fabrication, Paint/Prep, Product Finishing/Install – accountable for sharing team and individual goals, meeting daily/weekly/monthly goals.
- Create and develop programs to track daily operations, productivity, discipline, tier/pay matrix placement, tier/pay matrix advancement, performance reviews, training, etc.
- Work with Chief People Officer to making hiring decisions for factory positions; take ownership of offboarding team members failing to meet expectations after proper training, disciplinary action, etc.
- Enforce all team member policies related to attendance, safety, productivity, and quality
- Make Manufacturing Fun by engaging the team, demonstrating company core values and strong leadership.
Disclaimer:
Operations Leader is 100% hands-on, engaging with factory team the entirety of each production shift. Salary and bonuses commensurate with experience, meeting and exceeding production goals, and retaining quality factory team members.
Details:
- Full-Time; Must arrive at least 15-min prior to 6am production start and stay beyond 2:30 (M-F with occasional weekend work if necessary)
- On-site: Gallatin, TN; reliable transportation required; ability to work until job is done required
Benefits:
- Company-sponsored 401(k) plan
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and supplemental insurance options – company-sponsored
- Paid vacation, holiday, personal, maternity/paternity, and volunteer days
- Tuition reimbursement, referral, and Truck Body Purchase programs
- Gym membership reimbursement
- Company provided uniforms
Visit our website: wil-ro.com