Job DescriptionJob Description Job Summary: The Operations Manager plans, directs, coordinates, and oversees operations activities in the organization, ensuring development and implementation of efficient operations and cost-effective systems to meet current and future needs of the organization. Duties/Responsibilities: · Promotes, monitors, and ensures a safe work environment and supports continuous improvement in EHS efforts. · Drives rigorous daily/weekly/monthly management system ensuring the plan can meet/beat key KPI’s across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost Improvement, and Employees. · Ensures the PDCA problem-solving process is utilized when issues arise. Confirms that recommended solutions are implemented and verified. · Partners with the Plant Controller to ensure cost and productivity targets are met, weekly/monthly forecasts are accurate, and financial walks are developed and analyzed and corrective actions are executed to meet commitments. · Ensures that departmental decisions and project plans (such as those for staffing, development, organization, material efficiency, and facilities) are in line with the organization’s business plan and vision. · Establishes, communicates, and implements operations-related goals, policies, practices, standards, and security measures to ensure effective and consistent communication, support, and execution. · Ensures accountability and discipline within operations; trains, develops, and motivates supervisors and employees to achieve peak productivity and performance. · Identifies, recommends, and implements new processes, technologies, and systems to improve and streamline organizational processes and use of resources and materials. · Reviews and approves cost-control reports, cost estimates, and staffing requirements for projects. · Performs other related duties as assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Required Skills/Abilities Keys to Success: · Strong P & L background. · Excellent verbal and written communication skills. · Strong supervisory and leadership skills. · Extensive knowledge of the principles, procedures, and best practices in the industry. · Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. · Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. · Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software. · Knowledge of manufacturing quality systems. Leadership in driving Lean Manufacturing activities. Supervisory Responsibilities: · Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains management-level staff in the department. · Oversees the daily workflow of the department. · Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations. · Handles discipline and termination of employees in accordance with company policy. Education and Experience: · At least 10 years of industry-related experience including three years in upper management required. · Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Logistics, Engineering, or another industry-related field; MBA ; would consider a combination of both education and experience. Work Environment: · 50% of time on the production floor · Sitting at a desk and working on a computer. · Must be able to lift as much as 15 pounds at times. Position Type and Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, salary exempt position, working 48 hours per week, depending on production needs. Nights and weekends may be required to support operations. Travel: Significant travel between Indiana facilities is expected for this position.