Operations Manager Jobs

What you’ll do:

The Operations Manager will achieve team operational performance metrics targets including Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery and Inventory; drive continuous improvement through root cause problem solving methods; build People to Get Results – develop bench strength within the Integrated Product Team (IPT); assist the development and execution of the Sales Inventory and Operations Plans (SIOP) focusing on capacity and material planning, with a proactive approach to mitigate risk to the forecast and budget plans.
In this function you will:

• Utilize lean and Six Sigma concepts within the Value Stream for Root cause problem solving and improvement opportunities.
• Support customer requirements as needed. Customer focused mentality.
• Serve as Continuous Improvement Champion, leading cross functional groups towards the future state to include: productivity improvements, waste elimination, variation reduction, team strategy deployment, teaming, and recognition.
• Weekly / Monthly / Quarterly reviews of key metrics and actions to improve.
• Coaching and Mentoring of Direct Reports; Performance Review updates
• Ensure all operational processes are carried out in accordance with safety, quality and environmental systems and procedures.
• Responsible for ensuring that Environmental, Health, and Safety are included as part of everyday activities.
• Lead daily plan execution, including prioritization for Manufacturing Engineers, Production Supervisors, Material Planners, and Quality Engineers supporting the Integrated Product Team (IPT); as well as supporting site wide initiatives in Supply Chain and Quality.
• Ability to lead a team toward a common vision and goal
• Lead, develop, and execute plans for Operations in SIOP process.
• Achieve agreed upon Integrated Product Team (IPT goals for KPI’s (Key Process Indicators) which include safety, quality, delivery, cost, inventory and responsiveness.
• Plays an active role in developing the weekly/monthly production schedules to support SIOP plan.
• Develop talent within the team.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of the Davenport, IA facility will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future
• Bachelor’s Degree and 3 years of operations or engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment OR Associates degree and 5 years of operations or engineering management experience in a manufacturing environment
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma enterprise
• Experience with business finance and linking financial outcomes with operational actions and strategy
• Ability to lead and facilitate progressive change and deal effectively with all levels of management
• Five years of experience in an operations management or manufacturing leadership role
• Ability to think strategically and develop operational plans
• Experience managing cost budgets and creating operational plans
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills