Manager, Operations

Revision Date:  11/25/2013
Reports To:  Director, Operations

JOB SUMMARY:
Manage the intra-actions of Engineering, Purchasing and Manufacturing to deliver on time products to
customers.  Administer control over the performance of specific operations and policies of the company
as it relates to those departments. Collaborate with the GM on the administrative/ management of the
location.

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES include:
• COORDINATE  the related actions of departments in order to meet the finanical and timely completion
        of products and services. Inclusive in these actions  are to establish and review budgetary
        agendas  for related departments on jobs.
• SUPERVISE employees  on their work activities and work performance. This will include establishing
        objectives and reviewing these  objectives  with subordinates.
• DIRECT  the procurement of goods and services in-order  for OEM and Spare Parts to meet sales schedule.
• ASSESS the training needs of employees in their  positions which will allow the employees to
        become proficient in their activities. This includes the review and recommendation of employees
        to other positions in the company or the changing of activities. Interview qualified applicants
        for positions.
• IMPROVE processes and apply lean manufacturing principles.

Additional responsibilities and duties may be assigned.

Minimal requirements for education, knowledge and experience:
• Any combination of eqivalent education/experience.High School Diploma/ GED with 10 years
        experience in manufacturing and facility management, BS in Engineering with MBA or BA/BS in
        Business with MBA or Masters with 3-5 years experience.     
• Demonstrates leadership and “out of the box” thinking.
• Communications and teaching skills a must. Knowledgeable of Microsoft products.
• Some domestic travel.

This position requires the ability to perform the essential duties and responsibilities in the following environment:
• Work schedule generally consists of 40 hours per week, which may include on-call status, evenings, and/or weekends.