Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is a world-famous brand with offices across the globe. Fender was born in Southern California and has built a worldwide influence beyond the studio and the stage. A Fender is more than an instrument; it's a cultural symbol that resonates globally.

We are currently searching for a Manager, Mill Operations to join our team in Corona, CA. The Operations Manager is responsible for leading activities of associates, daily management, performance management, training, and SQDS reporting. Responsible for ensuring that production meets daily production goals. Supervises manufacturing personnel. Responsible for smooth and balanced workflow through the production floor. Coordinates employees in various work areas to maximize productivity. Interfaces with Human Resources on employment issues including hiring/firing, performance appraisals, merit increases, time off requests, and disciplinary issues according to company policy, safety issues, and worker's compensation procedures. Schedules smooth production of the product to conform to production goals.

Essential Functions:

* Responsibility to Audit/verify proper PPEs are being utilized.

* Actively communicate safety updates, policies, and weekly tool-box topics

* Responsible for Hr x Hr tracking and the Capture of Hr x Hr internal/external issues.

* Respond to Operator alerts - Standard Work/nonconformance - as needed.

* Monitor and manage team metrics to goal.

* Manage timekeeping for the team.

* Identify team opportunities for improvement - Prod, Safety, Quality, Training, etc

* Conduct Performance Evaluations, coach, and mentor direct reports.

* Responsible for leading Dept. meetings

* Daily 6S audit - communicate needed corrective actions to team members.

* Daily 6S checklist (verifies team completes tasks)

* Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

* Two or more years of college level - Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering and / or management classes very helpful.

* Must have strong understanding of Shop Floor Operational Systems, Management for Daily Improvement, RCCA (Lead and Drive) Manufacturing processes on a Lean Environment and able to use/lead and challenge Advance Quality Tools and machinery in a woodworking environment is preferred.

* Working Knowledge of TPS / Lean Manufacturing practices. (A3, VSM, 5S, MDI, Kaizen Activities, Poke-Yoke, SMED, Leading and Lagging KPI's, etc.)

* Demonstrated supervisory skills including structured work, training & coaching, and teamwork approach.

* Ability to multi-task, prioritize and effectively manage conflicts.

* Ability to solve problems using advanced quality tools / RCCA tools and coach others to solve problems.

* Ability to manage assigned budgets by accounts.

* Bilingual in Spanish/English is strongly preferred.

About Fender Musical Instruments:

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is one of the world's leading musical instrument manufacturers, marketers and distributors, whose portfolio of brands includes Fender, Squier, Gretsch, Jackson, EVH, Charvel and Groove Tubes, among others. For more information, visit www.fender.com. FMIC offers a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and an equipment purchase program to help you get the band back together. Fender Musical Instruments Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, age, color, religion, disability, veterans' status, sexual orientation, or any other protected factor.

Fender is required by law in certain jurisdictions to include a pay scale in the job posting for this position. "Pay scale" means the salary or hourly wage range that Fender reasonably expects to pay for this position; it is neither a promise nor a guarantee of the compensation that the successful candidate will receive. The pay scale for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that Fender considers in making compensation decisions, including, without limitation: skill set, experience, and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. If this is a remote position, the pay scale disclosed herein may be adjusted further based upon the applicable geographic differential associated with the location from which the successful candidate will work. Please note that it is not typical for a Fender employee to be at or near the top of the pay scale for their role - especially as a new hire - and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Subject to the foregoing, the current pay scale for this position is $105,600 to $123,200 per year.