Operations Manager Jobs

Westfall Technik is a global holding company that provides innovative plastics manufacturing solutions to healthcare, consumer package goods, and light industrial vertical markets. The site locations, operating within the Westfall Technik enterprise, are internationally aligned with unmatched global reach in the industry. Our proprietary Stacked Integration Model ™ enables us to operate leveraging a high degree of specialization, extensive capacities in end-to-end design, production, and assembly, and first-class references in high-end manufacturing.

ONE WESTFALL

Competitive advantages such as vertical integration, speed-to-market, and advanced manufacturing systems allow us to streamline our processes and be a complete solution provider positively impacting our customers’ business. We are powered by experienced people with diversified capabilities and specialties. We pride ourselves on developing customized solutions with precision and care. So, while there is a complexity to what we do; we simplify the process to deliver a customer experience that is enjoyable and easy; providing a single point of accountability.

ALL IN.

This simple phrase captures what Westfall Technik is all about. The statement embodies the company’s commitment to total support, complete manufacturing capabilities, and its bold approach. It is our internal rallying cry. It is our philosophy. Nothing half-hearted.

Associates (and Customers) can be confident that this mantra drives the organization to be nimble, scalable, and comprehensive ----no matter how complex the customers’ challenge.

We look forward to having an interesting conversation with you.

Title: Operations Manager

Location: Elizabethtown, KY

Pay Range: $100,000+ Depending on Experience

SUMMARY OF ROLE

The Manufacturing Operations Manager will oversee the daily activities of the plant production operations. Analyzes production metrics and makes recommendations for improvements and solutions to issues that are identified. Ensures safe operations and adherence to regulatory requirements. Ensures that project/production milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. Extensive processes knowledge of various departments within production and project management.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and maintain a culture that recognizes employee contributions and encourages participation in improving the performance and success of the company.
• Provides strategic/operational direction/plans, monthly business reporting on operation results, and quality on a timely basis
• Provides leadership and manages/develops the manufacturing organization/operations through effective coaching and supervision to meet business operating metrics.
• Support General Manager with systems and tools implementation that supports Westfall stated metrics, goals, and strategic objectives. Keep the team focused on performance that allows meeting and/or exceeding the EBITDA goals.
• Participate in Customer visits and audits, completion of surveys, etc. in support of sales and growth efforts.
• Support Safety Program and develop zero accident culture in the business such that our employees are empowered to positively affect safety plant-wide. Support activities for continuous improvement and training.
• Develops facility requirement forecasts.
• Train and support staff to ensure they have the tools to meet OTD target results and provide proper communication regarding business performance metrics on daily basis.
• Provide continuous improvement leadership by championing, supporting, and participating in lean and Kaizen events.
• Manage all aspects of the facility to meet or exceed customer requirements, in alignment with Westfall's environmental goals and strategies and compliance with all applicable agency regulations.
• Other duties as assigned
• Lead and participate in projects related to IQMS enhancing the functionality and productivity
• Facilitate communication throughout the plant to make sure that all areas are working together toward a common goal and have timely information as to current performance.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Solid understanding of lean tools, lean certification desired
• Experience will be considered in lieu of a formal degree
• Experience in engineering project management and/or supply chain forecasting, inventory, and procurement experience.
• Six Sigma Green Belt or Six Sigma Black Belt is a plus
• Injection molding experience required
• BA/BS Engineering degree with a minimum of 4 years leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
• CPG Manufacturing preferred
• A proven track record of cost reduction and work simplification using lean and six sigma tools

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment is usually within a manufacturing facility with a moderate noise level. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Westfall -Technik is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate based on actual or perceived race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, religious creed, physical disability, mental disability, the age for individuals age 40 and over, medical condition (as defined by state law (for example, cancer or genetic characteristics or HIV/AIDS), marital status, military, and veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, citizenship status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Our management team is dedicated to this policy concerning recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, and general treatment during employment