Operations Manager

Come join a growing manufacturer in Southeastern Wisconsin!

Job Summary: The Operations Manager oversees and expedites the daily Production activities for radiator assembly, brass tube, and core manufacturing departments. The Operations Manager receives broad direction from the Vice President of Manufacturing, develops work plans on both a short- and long-term basis, and resolves most problems independently or in concert with other members of management. The Operations Manager is responsible for achieving daily manufacturing goals in assigned departments and ensuring facility and equipment functionality is maintained.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary:

· Manager is to monitor production output, supervise staff and ensure that products meet customer specifications and quality expectations.

· Reviews daily production schedules and plans work and staff assignments for the appropriate shifts based on sales forecasts, required man-hours, production capacity, materials availability, tooling or preparation requirements, and available manufacturing space.

• Responsible for training and developing leads and supervisors to ensure that they too are upholding all the required company policies and procedures within production, safety, and environment.
• Manages performance and behavioral concerns with the collaboration of the HR team to ensure equitable and fair practices across all departments.

· Provides verbal and written direction and leadership to subordinate supervisors and leads.

· Collaborates with Human Resources for development and training.

· Maintains a strategic approach to staffing, cross training, and succession planning.

· Anticipates and determines causes of delays in shift operations and takes appropriate action to expedite production and materials delivery to meet shipping schedules.

· Responsible for generating, publishing, and presenting weekly and monthly KPI reports for all department segments.

· Coordinates required equipment repairs with maintenance employees or outside contractors under the direction and approval of the VP of Manufacturing.

· Coordinates assembly scheduling with Purchasing and Planning, lead times, and plant capacity.

· Collaboration with Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering to maximize design and manufacturing efficiencies throughout departments.

· Reviews scraps and defect work at the end of each shift and authorizes rework or scrapping as appropriate.

· Collaborates on hiring, training, development, performance reviews, disciplinary actions, and scheduling of direct and indirect employees with the Human Resources Team.

· Ensures that all employees are aware of and follow safe work practices at all times. Will engage in Safety Committee Meetings and identify and implement safety improvements.

· Responsible for all incident and accident reporting. Collaborates with Human Resources for accident reporting protocols.

• Participates in the Engineering Change Notice process, and Supplier Corrective Action Request process.
• Provides status updates to Production Control for WIP.
• Generates, receives, evaluates, and monitors purchase requisitions for supplies, tools, and other tertiary items required for production and special projects.

· Identifies, plans, and executes Continuous Improvement initiatives.

· Maintains a positive, discrimination-free workplace for all employees and is a key advocate of REACH.

· Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

· Responsible for timekeeping and timecard approvals within the Paycom system for all employees and temporary employees.

· Other duties as requested by Senior Management.

Physical Demands:

· Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 50 (infrequently).

· Maximum moving requirement (pounds): 100 (with assistance).

· Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent standing, walking, sitting, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, twisting upper body, or climbing.

· Working at heights off the ground up to: 25 feet.

· Vision requirements: Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

Work Environment:

· Work location(s): Metal fabrication/assembly shop, shop office with computer; travel to other company facilities.

· Exposure to: Fumes, airborne particles, wet/humid (non-weather) conditions, toxic/caustic chemicals, moving mechanical parts/equipment, inclement weather conditions.

· Personal protective equipment requirement: Safety glasses, safety shoes. Hardhat, gloves and ear protection as necessary. Additional equipment as per job site requirements.

Position Requirements:

· Ability to communicate (oral/written) with employees and others effectively.

· Ability to direct and lead subordinates and others safely and efficiently.

· Ability to plan, organize and direct multiple work activities simultaneously.

· Extensive knowledge of radiator assembly, construction and repair—parts, materials and methods.

· Working knowledge of operating parameters of Company heat transfer products and related equipment.

· Ability to read, understand and interpret field documents, shop drawings and blueprints.

· Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices.

· Experiential: 10 or more years of manufacturing experience desired; supervisory or management background required.

· Educational: Associate degree in manufacturing or related technical area is desirable.

· Certificates, Licenses, etc.: Forklift operator certification; driver’s license.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $90,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 10 years (Preferred)
• Leadership: 10 years (Preferred)
• Production planning: 10 years (Preferred)
• Training & development: 10 years (Preferred)
• Microsoft Office: 10 years (Preferred)
• ERP systems: 10 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Kenosha, WI 53144 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kenosha, WI 53144: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1,000 - $90,000