Job Summary

Reports to the President. This position will lead the day-to-day operations of our Innovation Center, Production and Manufacturing teams. Responsible for driving organizational efficiency, productivity, and quality across departments and organizational-wide. The Operations Manager will be a leader who is a team builder who helps promote a company culture that encourages morale and performance.

To learn more about HydroGreen, visit us at www.HydroGreenGlobal.com

Compensation

• $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year Bonus Program

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Flexible Schedule
• Health Insurance – 100% employer paid for employee
• Flex Spending / Health Savings Account
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• 401(K)
• Cellphone Stipend

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the daily oversight of the facilities operational programs and departments forecasting and communicating updates and plans to the President.
• Directs and coordinates activities of department for which responsibility is delegated to further attainment of goals and objectives.
• Provides input to the development of product strategy and research and development of new and emerging products.
• Provides guidance for production and quality control standards, develops budget and cost controls, and obtains data regarding types, quantities, specifications, and delivery dates of products ordered.

Qualifications

• Interpersonal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong recording and documentation skills
• Strong sense of passion and drive to excel every day
• Legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship
• Provides guidance to the development of a process plan, including personnel requirements, material needs, subcontract requirements, facility needs, tooling and equipment needs.
• Ensures all established costs, quality, and delivery commitments are met.
• Reviews production and operating reports and directs the resolution of operational and maintenance problems to ensure minimum costs and prevent operational delays.
• Determines responsibilities of assigned organization and staff positions to accomplish business objectives.
• Ensures that the responsibilities, authorities, and accountability of all direct subordinates are defined and understood.
• Recommends design changes for manufactured systems to better meet customer and facilities requirements.
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the President.
• Developing and implementing Operations plans following standard operating procedures (SOP) in collaboration with the management team.
• Management of the teams; training and supervision to build out the department and ensure that all personnel receive ongoing instruction and evaluation, while continually expanding their diverse skill sets
• Identify and report to the President if potential bottlenecks or hazards in operations and forecasting begin to arise.
• Communicate and coordinate activities and schedules to all required staff and management.
• Enforce and maintain all documentation in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP)
• Ensure high quality day-to-day operations meets and exceeds company standards.
• Leader of a culture of continuous improvement with the use of KPIs, policies, procedures, and protocols to achieve organizational goals.

Additonal Compentencies- To perform the job successfully, individual should demonstrate the following:

• Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's mission, vision, goals, values, and culture, and desires to communicate it with others; Understands implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.
• Professionalism - Maintains the company's excellent image and reputation; Speaks positively of the company and our employees, clients, vendors, and professional associates; Keeps commitments; Serves the needs of the company's clients directly or by supporting other employees; Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Communication Skills - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Actively participates in meetings; Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Presents numerical data effectively; Is able to read and interpret written information.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem-solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving the conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality; Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to others' ideas and tries new things.
• Customer Service - Responds promptly to needs; Solicits feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
• Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Supports and explains the reasoning for decisions; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process; Makes timely decisions.
• Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence; Takes calculated risks to accomplish goals.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree. Manufacturing, Business Administration Management, or equivalent experience
• 5 years of experience in manufacturing. Work in agriculture is a plus.
• Experience working in a successful team environment.
• Familiarity with software such as NetSuite, ERP systems a plus.