What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager, Operations position at APPLIED COMPOSITES INC?
Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a Manager, Operations who leads and manages the day-to-day production operations for on time delivery to Applied Composites’ customers, while aligning tasks with company policies and procedures. Responsible for production reorganization, managing vendors and consultants, as well as internal employees.
About AC: Come and join the Applied Composites team. We are a leading provider of complex composite components, assemblies, engineering and tooling to the aerospace, defense and space system markets. Our employees are treated with respect and given the support, knowledge, and resources they need to thrive. If you are looking for a company that values and develops its employees while offering engaging work, Applied Composites may be the place for you.
Job Accountabilities:
- Initiates plans and processes which minimize manufacturing costs through effective utilization of manpower, equipment, facilities, materials and capital
- Ensures attainment of business objectives, and production schedules while ensuring product standards that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations
- Leads the Production Team in achieving tasks, schedules, and goals
- Develops a world-class operations organization by providing training, coaching, and counseling, and top grading as appropriate
- Confirms that resources are utilized effectively and drives improvements
- Ensure general safety, compliance with relevant legislation, regulations and company requirements
- Leads and directs work for team of employees as defined by business needs
- Manages staff selection, performance, development and training processes to ensure team competencies and capabilities to reach the business goals and expectations
- Tracks operations hours to budget and ensures proper staffing levels
- Initiates continuous improvement & Lean activities as necessary to achieve plans
Job Specifications:
- Education: Post-secondary degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and work experience that will allow successful performance of job expectations
- Years’ Experience: 7-10 years of relevant experience
- Skills:
- Solid experience in production engineering, production management, or related activity
- Experience with and advanced training in Lean manufacturing concepts and techniques with significant exposure to kanban managed supply chain
- Ability to understand and interpret blueprints and engineering specifications
- Ability to identify and resolve technical, operational and organizational problems
- Knowledge of composite manufacturing methods, machining, and mechanical assembly.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Computer proficient, including Microsoft Windows software application as well as basic understanding of Microsoft project.
- Position will require interfacing and presenting to both internal and external (customers) parties
Benefits: At Applied Composites, we recognize how important your career and benefits are to you and your family. We offer a full suite of benefits including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability coverage, accident insurance, critical illness insurance, basic and supplemental life insurance, employee assistance plan, retirement savings and matching, tuition reimbursement and other developmental opportunities. We are committed to supporting the way you live and work.
AC is an Equal Opportunity Employer Veterans/Disabled - Affirmative Action Employer.
This position requires the use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Salary : $120,000 - $160,000