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As a global company, PALFINGER offers its customers worldwide hydraulic lifting solutions and stands for the most innovative, reliable and efficient lifting, loading and handling solutions for use on commercial vehicles (PALFINGER Products). In North America, our product portfolio qualifies PALFINGER as a complete truck-equipment solution provider. Furthermore, as a PALFINGER North America Region member, PALFINGER continuously pursues our vision of being the preferred provider of truck equipment.

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PALFINGER is searching for an Operations Manager to lead operations and support the continuation of becoming a liftgate focused operation. The Operations Manager will apply best practices to lead and support a liftgate assembly and distribution operation at the Cerritos location. The individual in this role will gather requirements and will define processes, systems and utilize resources to make the Cerritos facility a Center of Excellence for the Palfinger Interlift, LLC. (PIL) operations.

We are located in Cerritos, CA. This position reports to the Managing Director.

Responsibilites:

* Actively involved in the development and execution of planning, annual planning, and short-term planning in coordination with the local management team; supporting the profitable growth of the PIL state-of-the-art facility located in Cerritos.

* Manage and coach the team in Operations, Inventory and Purchasing assigned to this position.

* Work closely with Sales, Product management, HR and Finance teams to develop appropriate plans to ensure that monthly, quarterly and annual goals are met.

* Focus on safety, operational output, productivity, on-time delivery performance and the quality of the PIL products.

* Provide oversight of data accuracy to support the company's decision-making process and further improve scheduling tools.

* Provide support and leadership to the operational organization in support of established operational goals and our becoming an "Employer of Choice".

* Appy all Palfinger best practices, processes, and systems.

* Be a transformation leader working actively to bring the current organization & structure under PIL.

* Support the transition from Legacy ERP data and practices to SAGE ERP.

* Successfully lead and implement the full usage of ERP from order initiation through the distribution of liftgates and parts. Including effecient sourcing and planning, driving an effective resource utilization, and accurate reporting of operational metrics.

* Report KPIs, define targets and work to achieve them.

* Monitor OSMI monthly and implement action plan to minimize and reduce the obsolete amount.

* Develop budgets or approve expenditures for supplies, materials, or personnel, ensuring that materials, labor, or equipment are used efficiently to meet production targets.

Qualifications:

* Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline strongly preferred or equivalent work experience.

* Ten plus years operations management in a low volume, high mix manufacturing organization.

* Demonstrated experience managing teams, coaching, and training.

* Experience with Six Sigma and Lean methodologies implementation is desired.

* Demonstrated experience building, managing teams, coaching, and training.

* Experience with facilitating meetings with employees and leaders to discuss, work progress, goals and resolve challenges/delays.

* High level ERP knowledge, preferably SAGE experience and proficiency.

* Ability to build strong working relationships at all levels within the organization.

* Demonstrated experience to influence others and get results. Ability to see the big-picture and understand needs of manager and corporation.

* High level computer proficiency and technical aptitude with the ability to use Microsoft products, including advanced excel functions and develop presentations using PowerPoint.

* Experience designing and implementing workflows, controls, and procedures.

* Experience preparing and delivery presentations and communicating with all levels of employees.

* Demonstrated experience with transitioning product production from external vendors to internal and new external vendors.

* Experience managing multiple sites.

* Ability to travel about 15% to Council Bluffs, IA and Trenton, NJ.

* Ability to travel internationally, preferred.

Salary Range: $120,000 - $135,000 per year

* Competitive compensation.

* 401(k) with Company match.

* Medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and short- and long-term disability (depending upon state). Wellness program offered.

* Paid Company holidays and paid Personal Time Off (PTO).

* Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth.

This job posting describes the general nature of work performed by employees within this classification. The information on this posting is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of all responsibilities required of employees assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned.

PALFINGER is not utilizing any external recruiting agencies for this opportunity.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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Tayde Lomas

HR Business Partner

Palfinger USA, LLC

15939 Piuma Ave | CA 90703 Cerritos | United States

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t.lomas@palfinger.com