Description

An Operations Manager job in Prescott Valley, AZ is available at MI Windows and Doors. As a critical member of the location's leadership team, this role has overall responsibility for facility operations, fiscal requirements, distribution, and lean/continuous improvement activities. This is a fast-paced, challenging, hands-on position responsible for driving quality and operational improvements to achieve strategic location and company goals including favorable customer experiences. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an ability to improve manufacturing operations by fostering a culture of continuous improvement, driving profit improvements, safety, productivity, first-time quality, and on-time delivery.

MI Windows and doors are growing to be the leading fenestration company in the United States. Recently purchasing Milgard Windows and Doors and Sunrise Windows, and now part of the MIter Brand. Come join us on this exciting opportunity. 

Operations Manager job responsibilities include:

This position has direct accountability for leading the day-to-day manufacturing activities across all fabrication lines and shifts driving continuous improvement across key performance indicators including safety, on-time, and complete delivery, first-pass quality, and productivity improvement/cost reductions. 

• Leads by example with respect to our Vision, Common Purpose, and Quality Standards: Safety, Integrity, Efficiency, and Creativity.
• Provides direct support and leadership to department managers to meet or beat production volume, cost, quality, scheduling, and delivery goals.
• Drives and implements safety programs with respect to behaviors, manufacturing processes, and process improvements across the facility to drive hazard awareness and injury prevention.
• Actively participate in company performance management, professional development, and succession planning within the area of responsibility.
• Recruits retain and develop top talent within all manufacturing management and supervisory roles.
• Develop performance goals and objectives for direct staff that is aligned with organizational and facility goals. Administer continuous improvement activities that will continue to drive Lean Methodology and the implementation of such programs within the facility.
• Actively participate in quality and process improvement initiatives with the window fabrication teams.
• Oversee weekly production schedules to ensure production demand is being adjusted to stay within department outputs.
• Manage proactively to effectively communicate upcoming production issues to all affected team members and customers.
• Ensure compliance with any and all federal, state, and local regulatory bodies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial or Mechanical Engineering, Business Management, or related field and seven to 10 years of progressive experience in manufacturing management role, or a sufficient combination of education and experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• Experience with managing a team of 450 employees on the day and swing shift schedules
• Excellent interpersonal, communications, public speaking, and presentation skills.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Practical knowledge and experience utilizing world-class manufacturing techniques.
• Ability to understand financial and/or accounting acumen, e.g., budgeting, business analysis, etc. 
• Basic understanding of operational and capital budgeting.
• Ability to manage using metrics on a daily basis to meet production schedules and continuous improvement activities.
• Ability to generate respect and trust from staff and external constituencies.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant laws, regulations, codes, guidelines, and administrative best practices related to the Building Products industry.
• Strong personal integrity and a collaborative style; capable of building and sustaining productive, effective working relationships.
• Highly professional image and presence.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

If you are interested in our Operations Manager job in Prescott Valley, AZ please apply now. To learn more about our Miter Brand and MI Window and Doors products, services, and culture, visit our website at https://miwindows.com/. We have built our success on our foundational philosophy of Respect, Service, and Excellence. Milgard Windows & Doors is a great place to grow your career as we continue to build an even greater organization!