What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Manager position at CARLEX?
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Lead the production organization to achieve customer satisfaction and meet or exceed production KPI’s
- Identify areas within the manufacturing process that are not performing to standard and implement data driven solutions to improve performance
- Identify, develop, and implement improvements within the manufacturing process
- Develop and sustain a culture consistent with the Carlex Vision Mission, and Values Statements
- Provide technical knowledge, training and skill for the production operations that will keep the process from incurring variation to stated process parameters
- Assist both Production and Quality in the proper identification of quality defects and implement countermeasures such as Poke Yokes, DOE’s, and other tools to eliminate defects
- Work closely with the Quality Organization when finding root cause and following the customer 8D process including meetings directly with the customer
- Coordinate weekly with the Maintenance Organization on any work on the production lines to maintain high levels of OEE
- Work with Human Resources to find exceptional candidates that will strengthen the organization and foster teamwork
- Participate in collection and formatting of data for reporting to all levels of management, including Corporate Executives
- Review all processes and new installations with the Environmental Health & Safety Manager to ensure compliance with corporate safety directive and policies
- Enforce safe work practices in the production group
- Backfill the Plant Manager and assume full responsibility of plant operations during absences for vacation or at other times as needed
REQUIREMENTS
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, Organizational Development, or equivalent required
Years of Experience:
- 10 - 12 years in manufacturing preferably within a glass manufacturing plant
- 3 - 5 years of glass manufacturing experience is preferred
- 7 - 10 years of experience in a Management role leading production operations
Other Requirements:
- Solid understanding of Lean, 5S, DOE, and other process improvement tools to move the organization into a more competitive position
- Six Sigma Green Belt certified highly preferred
- Must be an uncompromising leader of corporate safety initiatives
- Must attend additional training as required or directed
- Work beyond the traditional 40 hours per week may be required as workload or projects dictate, including weekends and holidays
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
- Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Hands-on approach to problem solving and analysis
- Excellent Analytical Skills
- Ability to maintain composure and critical thinking under high stress situations and environments
- Ability to recognize problems, predict potential outcomes, and implement countermeasures quickly
- Excellent knowledge and understanding of the glass manufacturing processes is preferred
- Ability to effectively communicate to operators and Senior Executives
- Solid understanding of interface between the glass process, controls, and robotics
- Valid driver’s license required for business travel
- Ability and willingness to uphold the Carlex Values of Safety, Customer Focused, Teamwork, Excellence and Trust