Sr. Operations Manager
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Job Location:
Saint Paul, MN - USA
Yearly Salary:
USD 95000 - 110000
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Purpose:
Managing all activities related to operations such as but not limited to manufacturing quality assurance and product management. Contributes to overall strategic direction of the company and execution of strategic goals. Build and maintain cohesive team and provide continued support for sales function.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
This position is required to ensure compliance of Company operations to all applicable laws regulations and standards good business practices and company documented procedures (including but not limited to Quality Systems Regulations ISO 9001/13485 government occupational health and environmental regulations and statutes).
Operations Team
Core Responsibility
Determine and request resources both personnel and equipment while remaining conscious of cash position
Responsible for cost quality and delivery commitments
Lead regular Level 10 meetings
Participate in individual department meetings and provide high level decision making
Provide back-up support for all operations teams as needed
Employee Oversight
Core Responsibility
Build a high performing cohesive team
Ensure high morale of team
Ensure all safety and GMP standards are followed
Monitor employee performance and attendance including employee discipline as necessary
Provide guidance and training opportunities for operation departments at all levels
Communications
Core Responsibility
Communicate to team/company continual operational updates
Plan manage and negotiate with new and existing sub-contractors
Participate in new customer and new vendor relationship opportunities
Metrics and Reporting
Core Responsibility
Gather information and track weekly/monthly metrics as seen fit for company needs
Set team and individual goals for operations team
Provide support during audits
Propose changes to controlled documents to improve efficiency and robustness of procedures
Establish quality standards and develop cost controls by obtaining data required
Continual Improvement
Secondary Responsibility
Champion continuous improvement and lean initiatives
Develop and implement strategies to reduce cost improve profitability and improve productivity
Work directly with HR on improving employee relations and training
Other duties as assigned
Positions Direct Reports:
Job titles subject to change
Production Manager
Quality Manager
Supply Chain Manager
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of GMP ISO other requirements/regulations and their application in the operations environment.
Proven problem-solving ability to resolve technical issues as well as employee and departmental and inter-departmental issues.
Ability to effectively communicate technical information to nontechnical audiences .
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers clients and other employees of the organization.
Ability to perform complex mathematical operations and interpret graphs.
Ability to plan coordinate and execute long term improvement projects and strategic vision.
Established ability to participate as a team member or leader in cross-functional groups including external customers.
Ability to perform complex mathematical operations and interpret graphs drawings and production specifications.
Use tools such as Word Excel and PowerPoint to gather analyze and present data.
Ability to build a continuous improvement culture for the company.
Ability to motivate and influence at all levels of an organization.
Qualifications:
Minimum
Bachelors degree or equivalent in operations management engineering or business administration or five plus years related experience and/or training.
Experience working in a LEAN environment.
Strong computer skills including proficient in MS Office and an ERP system.
Preferred:
Prior experience in managing Government Contracts; working with/in JCP or ITAR environments.
Five plus years of experience directly supervising management personnel.
Experience in electronics industry.
Additional experience with wires and cable harnesses preferred.
Physical Requirements/Capabilities:
Ability to use hands to finger handle or feel and the ability to talk and hear.
Ability to frequently sit for prolonged amounts of time stand walk reach with hands and arms length climb or balance stoop or bend push pull kneel and crouch as job requires.
Ability to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Must be able to use a computer for extended periods of time.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Six Sigma
- Lean
- Management Experience
- Process Improvement
- Microsoft Outlook
- Analysis Skills
- Warehouse Management System
- Operations Management
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Retail Management
About Company
Minnesota company that creates custom cable assembly & wire harness solutions. Factory distributor of JST, Conec, Metz Connect, HellermannTyon, Bulgin, Sceptre Power, Fema Displays, PUI Audio and Qualtek. Order online today!
