Position Summary:

The Operations Manager is responsible for leading Alpine’s Engineering/Maintenance/Tool & die

function in support of Litchfield’s and Pontotoc’s NA high volume stamping operation, and

directing and leading all operations of the Pontotoc plant. This role will drive operational

excellence in production equipment performance, lead training and development of production

and technical/support resources, develop best-in class technical processes and cost reduction

initiatives while promoting employee health and safety.

Primary Responsibilities:

· Ensure all functions operate in accordance with all health, safety and environmental policies

and procedures to ensure the safety and well-being of our employees and visitors.

· Actively support plant safety program by proactively driving safety training, performing

plant/department safety audits, conducting hazard assessments and ensuring open safety

issues are addressed in a timely manner.

· Deliver continuous improvements in safety, quality, and service to the customer.

· Lead, coach and develop a high performing team that meets plant/business objectives.

· Partner with Operations Director to develop Annual Plan & LRP budgets.

· Prepare the annual budget and ensure compliance with company needs for capital

investments and improvement projects and execute operational and maintenance CAPEX

projects.

· Develop effective processes in production, maintenance, and tool & die.

· Train and develop all technical resources on mechanical maintenance, hydraulics,

pneumatics, tool & die, electrical control systems and automation programming to meet the

current and future technical needs of the business. Ensure basic and advanced

troubleshooting tools/techniques are available and utilized effectively.

· Develop/implement a Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and MRO replenishment

programs for all production equipment, maximizing planned down time and ensuring full

preventative maintenance is completed thoroughly and on-time.

· Manage the procurement of all new/used production and plant equipment from inception,

evaluation, capital approval, qualification, installation through final commissioning working

in collaboration with suppliers, contractors, external resources and all internal functions.

· Lead facility maintenance initiatives including building maintenance, energy consumption

and general facility contracts by proactively managing all suppliers and contractors ensuring

all legal and safety company requirements are met.

Competencies:

· Operational Decision Making: Relating and comparing; securing relevant information and

identifying key issues; committing to an action after developing alternative courses of

action that take into consideration resources, constraints, and organizational values.

· Developing Talent: Attracting, developing, and retaining talented individuals; creating a

learning environment that ensures associates realize their highest potential, allowing the

organization as a while to meet future challenges.

· Change Leadership: Continuously seeking (or encouraging others to seek) opportunities for

different and innovative approaches to addressing organizational problems and

opportunities.

· Gaining Commitment: Using appropriate interpersonal styles and communication methods

to gain acceptance of a product, approach, or idea. Building effective partnerships through

effective collaboration and persuasiveness within the organization to improve

organizational outcomes.

· Strategic Ability: Sees ahead clearly; can anticipate future consequences and trends

accurately; has broad knowledge and perspective; is future oriented; can paint credible

pictures and visions of possibilities and likelihoods; can create competitive and

breakthrough strategies and plans.

Job Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Technology, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering required

· 7 years experience in Engineering/Maintenance Management in a manufacturing

environment; experience working with Alpine strongly preferred

· Exceptional leadership skills with a proven ability to collaborate with and lead cross-

functional teams

· Experience with electrical control systems including AC/DC/VFD’S servo motors, PLC

programming and troubleshooting

· Experience with electrical/electronic, automation and robotics, hydraulics, pneumatics and

mechanics

· Experience with Tool & Die, blueprint reading, schematics, wiring diagrams and machining

· Excellent project management, problem solving and analytical skills.

· Proficiency in MS Office Suite, project management tools and maintenance management

software

· 30% travel

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, talk,

hear, reach with hands and arms, and regularly required to walk. Employee must be able to

endure frequent bending, kneeling, standing, and walking on hard surfaces such as

concrete. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision and the ability to

adjust focus. Employee must be able to lift product materials that weigh from 1 pound to

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Litchfield, IL 62056: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person