Position Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for the plant operations, annual budget planning and execution, capital improvements, facility/physical plant up-keep and providing a safe working environment. Support product sales and marketing plan with day-to-day facility operations to safeguard quality and customer satisfaction. Works closely with team members to improve productivity and profitability.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities

Define and prioritize operational goals and objectives and manage the business to meet operating plan and corporate goals. Drive improvement of key performance metrics as determined each year.
Lead the team of functional leaders in solving specific challenges and overcoming roadblocks, when necessary, to improve effectiveness and productivity in the business.
Perform planning and production tasks, anticipate program needs, and expedite material and tool requirements for production, manufacturing and assembly operations.
Schedule production factoring in work orders, maintenance, new product development, inventory availability and capacity planning, follow up and research abilities, schedules and coordinates flow of work within or between departments.
Drive and support the preparation for reporting monthly metrics and meetings. Drive goal setting and monthly action plans for functional areas of responsibility.
Enhance the culture of exceptional customer service and 100% on time delivery.
Lead the operations team to benchmark processes and continuously improve operational, quality and lean initiatives with employee engagement.
Drive internal communication strategies to keep employees informed about company progress, news, achievements increasing their business awareness and knowledge.
Direct the identification, evaluation and resolution of operational, logistics, and performance issues.
Be the Safety advocate for the business and build a ‘safety first’ culture in the organization. In working with the corporate resources, institute systems, processes and metrics to track and develop the best in class ‘safe workplace’ for our employees.
Adheres to company Quality Management System policies and procedures to ensure product quality.

Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering or other technical field, Master’s degree preferred.
Six to ten years’ progressive manufacturing leadership experience, preferably in a machining business.
Demonstrates success utilizing principles and practices of continuous improvement: waste elimination, quality, and process control, 5S, standard work and Lean principles in functional areas.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to motivate, organize, plan, and execute.
Ability to lead with empathy, inspire people and create a collaborative ‘high performance’ culture.
Ability to manage conflicts and resolve them quickly.
Active listening and strong decision-making skills.
Proficiency in MS office products as well as ERP/MRP system.

HBD Industries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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