Operations Manager

Do you possess an entrepreneurial spirit Do you enjoy taking ownership of the daily operations from a manufacturing customer service and distribution perspective Do you enjoy thinking of how you can streamline processes improve on-time delivery and increase the bottom line Do you believe that employee involvement is a sign of great leadership

If you answered yes to these questions we should talk!

Our regional manufacturing facility or Service Center located in Kent Washington is looking for an Operations Manager (our internal title is Service Center Manager).

ASSA ABLOY is a global leader in opening access solutions. Our Group focuses on the manufacturing of steel doors and frames within the commercial market catering to such industries as hospitality healthcare aerospace defensesporting venues and education.

Come see who we are at: would you do as our Operations Manager or Service Center Manager

You would have full ownership of the dailymanufacturing operations and be an integral part of all facets including fabrication and production materials capacity planning production scheduling safety customer satisfaction employee relations and delivery by setting the operational standard.

You would also:

• Lead others in developing lean initiatives and improving procedures and processes.
• Focus on developing customer relations freight and distribution capacity and manpower planning inventory management and replenishment and production scheduling
• Plan and effectively execute operational strategy to meet or exceed budgetary expectations
• Develop enhanced organizational capabilities and create a collaborative high performance work environment through employee training development and succession planning
• Oversee expense budgets to ensure compliance with organizational expenditure requirements
• Establish operational standards and KPIs for cost control waste reduction quality safetyinventory management complete and on-time delivery while focusing on reducing cost
• Identify and proactively streamline organizational processes and trends; recommend alternatives for improved effectiveness
• Perform special assignments and projects as assigned
• Maintain a safe and harmonious working environment holding self and others accountable to OSHA and ASSA ABLOY standards
• Assure compliance with federal state local and corporate policies regulations AADG programs and policies and the ASSA ABLOY Code of Conduct

The Skills and Experience you need:

• High School or GED required
• Bachelors Degree in Business Supply Chain or related field preferred
• Minimum of four (4) or more years of operational leadership experience with a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others
• Knowledge of continuous and process improvement and Lean principles such asKaizen Six Sigma etc.
• Experience in metal forming or related field and/or a general understanding of the construction industry preferably the commercial construction industry
• Leadership ability excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to develop relationships and influence all levels within the organization
• Excellent analytical problem-solving organizational follow-up and a high comfort level balancing multiple priorities or projects simultaneously
• Ability to travel approx. 20%-25% off the time

What we Offer!
We believe in creating opportunities and providing benefits that empower you to grow thrive and build a rewarding lifelong career with us. Here is just a sample of what you can look forward to as a member of our team:

• Competitive Salary
• Paid Vacation Sick Time and paid Company Holidays
• Medical Dental Vision Short and Long-term Disability Life and AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) Program with Company Contributions after one year of service
• 12 Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Learning and Career Development opportunities
• Flexible Spending
• Employee Assistance Program
• Discount portal
• Recognition well-being and employee experience programs designed to support and celebrate you throughout your career

PAY: $90000 - $150000 depending on experience plus bonus.

We review applications regularly so dont wait!

We are building diverse inclusive teams and encourage applications from everyone who can see themselves working with us.

To make sure your personal data is safe we dont look at any applications sent by email or post.

If you have any questions about the role or the process email Stephanie Mandato Senior Talent Acquisition Manager at

Lets create a safer and more open world - together!

AADG an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veteran

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We are the ASSA ABLOY Group
Our people have made us the global leader in access return we open doors for them wherever they go. With nearly 63000 colleagues in more than 70 different countries we help billions of people experience a more open world. Our innovations make all sorts of spaces physical and virtual safer more secure and easier to access.

As an employer we value results not titles or backgrounds. We empower our people to build their career around their aspirations and our ambitions supporting them with regular feedback training and development opportunities. Our colleagues think broadly about where they can make the most impact and we encourage them to grow their role locally regionally or even internationally.

As we welcome new people on board its important to us to have diverse inclusive teams and we value different perspectives and experiences.