Operations Manager

Gardena, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Operations Manager ensures throughput targets are achieved in a safe timely quality cost efficient and productive manner. Manages production schedules to fulfill orders; is accountable for the achievement of area performance objectives product quality and variable costs; ensures employees are accurately trained assigned specific duties coached disciplined and rewarded; and always optimizes equipment availability cycle times and overall continual improvement.

Works with support departments to ensure that all area production methods and practices are consistent with internal quality standards and customer requirements
Analyzes establishes and communicates performance standards for area of responsibility.
Control the flow of product materials and labor utilization in the business unit to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety quality inventory and throughput targets.
Review and plan for daily weekly and quarterly labor equipment tooling and supply requirements to achieve area throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets.
Develop area priorities as it relates to plant requirements and communicate daily with engineering quality production control finance human resources production and suppliers; measure performance against stated priorities.
Leads the team in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality cost improvements and on-time delivery to the customer requirements.
Effectively collaborate with manufacturing engineering quality engineering and production leads to achieve scrap cost and safety requirements.
Provide effective leadership and act in a manner that maintains a positive and productive work environment with customers clients co-workers and area employees.
Analyze variable labor costs daily work with supervisors to determine required staffing levels and support labor re-allocation across the plant as required.
Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Supports cross training to ensure the elimination of all skill gaps resulting in a more skilled and adaptable workforce. Ensures the completion of required competency forms and certifications as well as maintains an employee skill matrix.
Administers policies and procedures as required.
Provides support to department employees as required.
Supports a zero-injury culture by proactively complying with all environmental safe practices and regulations. Reads all MSDS and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements. Conducts EH&S self-inspection and safety huddles in areas of responsibility.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

B.S. or B.A. Degree
5 years Manufacturing experience (aerospace forging machining backgrounds preferred)
Supervisory experience leading teams of 100 people; Performance management skills.
Analytical skills; Personal accountability; Strong organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of organization especially with direct employees.
Intermediate use of MS Word Excel Access Outlook and QAD; other productivity tools.
Quality focused & production driven.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Must be capable of working effectively with minimal direction and supervision.
Process improvement experience is desirable (Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing).
Must possess excellent problem solving organizational and verbal & written communication skills.
Solid overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word MS Excel MRP).
Strong attention to detail.
Results oriented.

Required Experience:

Manager

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Operations Manager ensures throughput targets are achieved in a safe timely quality cost efficient and productive manner. Manages production schedules to fulfill orders; is accountable for the achievement of area performance objectives product quality and var...

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Works with support departments to ensure that all area production methods and practices are consistent with internal quality standards and customer requirements
Analyzes establishes and communicates performance standards for area of responsibility.
Control the flow of product materials and labor utilization in the business unit to maximize productivity and minimize cost while achieving safety quality inventory and throughput targets.
Review and plan for daily weekly and quarterly labor equipment tooling and supply requirements to achieve area throughput while meeting and exceeding productivity targets.
Develop area priorities as it relates to plant requirements and communicate daily with engineering quality production control finance human resources production and suppliers; measure performance against stated priorities.
Leads the team in developing and implementing effective systems for improving internal and external quality cost improvements and on-time delivery to the customer requirements.
Effectively collaborate with manufacturing engineering quality engineering and production leads to achieve scrap cost and safety requirements.
Provide effective leadership and act in a manner that maintains a positive and productive work environment with customers clients co-workers and area employees.
Analyze variable labor costs daily work with supervisors to determine required staffing levels and support labor re-allocation across the plant as required.
Carry out management responsibilities including interviewing hiring and training employees; planning assigning and directing work; evaluating and appraising individual performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Supports cross training to ensure the elimination of all skill gaps resulting in a more skilled and adaptable workforce. Ensures the completion of required competency forms and certifications as well as maintains an employee skill matrix.
Administers policies and procedures as required.
Provides support to department employees as required.
Supports a zero-injury culture by proactively complying with all environmental safe practices and regulations. Reads all MSDS and possesses thorough knowledge of all oil and chemical labeling and storage requirements. Conducts EH&S self-inspection and safety huddles in areas of responsibility.
Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

B.S. or B.A. Degree
5 years Manufacturing experience (aerospace forging machining backgrounds preferred)
Supervisory experience leading teams of 100 people; Performance management skills.
Analytical skills; Personal accountability; Strong organizational skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills with all levels of organization especially with direct employees.
Intermediate use of MS Word Excel Access Outlook and QAD; other productivity tools.
Quality focused & production driven.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Must be capable of working effectively with minimal direction and supervision.
Process improvement experience is desirable (Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing).
Must possess excellent problem solving organizational and verbal & written communication skills.
Solid overall business acumen and a strong mindset for continuous improvement.
Attention to detail and an attitude of 100% compliance with all company and regulatory requirements.
Work requires verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
High energy level and ability to work flexible hours.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
Strong computer skills (e.g. MS Word MS Excel MRP).
Strong attention to detail.
Results oriented.

Required Experience:

Manager