What are the responsibilities and job description for the Operations Leader position at Wil-Ro, Inc.?
Operations Leader
About Wil-Ro, I
n
:Crafted in America since 1973, Wil-Ro, Inc. manufactures high-quality truck bodies for landscaping, hauling, construction, equipment distribution, and farming, as well as outdoor adventure excursions. Headquartered in Gallatin, Tennessee, Wil-Ro serves customers and distributor partners nationwide. Wil-Ro is an award-winner of The Tennessean’s Top Workplaces four years and count
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Wil-Ro, Inc. is looking for an energetic, outgoing, and experienced individual to join our growing organization. We are excited to find team members who feel they align with our EIGHT core values here a
Wi-Ro:
Lead with Humility In
novate& Grow
Make Manufacturing
F
un Gve BackEagerly Give Praise Demonstrat
e the Goden Rule
Deliver a Premier Product
Live Pasionately
The Operations Leader is responsible for the successful operations of the factory which include leadership of all phases of production, scheduling, equipment maintenance, etc. Responsibilities also include involvement in recruiting, hiring, training of team member
and factoy up-keep.
Job Responsib
ilities and Qalifications:
• Key Member
of Wil-Ro’s Ladership Team.
• Goal setting, capacity planning, overall leadership in all
parts of manufaturing process.
• Responsible for Team Leaders in Welding/Fabrication, Paint/Prep, Product Finishing/Install – hold leads accountable for sharing team and individual goals, me
e
ting daily/weeky/monthly goals.• Create and develop programs to track daily operations, productivity, discipline, tier/pay matrix placement, advancement,
performance revies, training, etc.
• Work with Culture Creator to make hiring decisions for factory positions; take ownership of offboarding team members failing to meet expectations after prope
r
training, discipinary action, etc.• Enforce all team member policies related to attend
ance, safety, produtivity, and quality
• Make Manufacturing Fun by engaging the team, demonstrating c
o
mpany core values ad strong leadership.• Implement and standardize operating pro
cedures (SOPs) acrossall production areas.
• Ensure production scheduling aligns with
d
emand, inventory leves, and labor capacity.• Partner with engineering and leadership
to improve manufacturaility and product flow.
• Communicate production status, ri
s
ks, and capacity constrints to leadership team.• Establish clear car
eer paths and skill progrssion within the factory.
• Lead regular performance
r
eviews and feedback cycle for all production staff.• Champion a safety-first culture and ensure
compliance with all OSHA ad company safety standards.
Operations Leader is 100% hands-on, engaging with factory team the entirety of each production shift. Salary and bonuses commensurate with experience, meeting and exceeding produ
tion goa
ls, and retaining qality facory team members.
Details:
• Full-Tim
e;
5:30am – 3pm (M-F with occasonal weekend work if necessary)• On-site: Gallatin, TN; reliable tra
nsportati
on required; ability t work unt
i
job is done requiredBenefits
• Company-sponsored 401(k) plan
• Medical, denta
l, vision, life, and supplemental isurance options – company-sponsored
• P
a
id vacation, holiday, personal, matrnity/paternity, and volunteer days
• Tuition reimbursemen
t, referal, and Truck Body
Purchase pograms
• Gym membership re
• Company provided uniforms