Job Title: Operations Manager
Job Location: Chatfield MN
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Description:
- Lead efforts to ensure a safe work environment by identifying and eliminating risks.
- Ensure full compliance with safety standards and protocols.
- Conduct regular toolbox talks (minimum weekly).
- Oversee daily operations and ensure alignment with the production schedule.
- Manage resources and personnel to meet production goals and customer requirements.
- Communicate pre-shift forecasts and post-shift performance to leadership.
- Monitor and maximize operational efficiency using the earned ratio and other KPIs.
- Identify implement and sustain continuous improvement initiatives.
- Address and escalate performance issues promptly.
- Support employee cross-training to build a versatile workforce.
- Track and manage the training progress of production personnel.
- Conduct routine equipment inspections and document any non-compliances then act accordingly.
- Ensure timely repairs and preventative maintenance.
- Maintain a clean organized and safe production environment.
- Lead daily toolbox talks and post hourly performance metrics.
- Clearly communicate expectations and provide real-time feedback to employees.
- Share daily performance summaries with leadership and cross-functional teams.
- Coordinate with Scheduling Materials Engineering and HR as needed.
- Enforce company policies and standards on the production floor.
- Foster a positive team-oriented work culture.
- Conduct employee reviews and develop individualized plans for growth and improvement.
- Maintain accurate records on employee performance production and machinery data.
- Ensure employee safety and reduce operational risks.
- Plan assign and schedule staff based on production needs.
- Evaluate material non-compliance; drive root cause and corrective actions.
- Communicate OT requirements and proactively resolve production-related issues.
- Audit safety quality productivity and material flow frequently.
- Verify employee clocking records and attendance each shift.
- Keep leadership informed with updated metrics performance summaries and staffing needs.