Operations and Safety Manager

Wieland - Creating Value for Generations!

Wieland is a global leader in copper and copper alloy manufacturing processing and distribution. We provide a large product and service portfolio including power automotive ammunition coinage construction materials refrigeration electronics and many other industries. To us metal is more than material.

Wielands Cultural Values

Wielands culture is what makes for a fun and rewarding place to work! As a company we benefit daily from our employees knowledge and abilities. With our cultural vision we place our core values at the heart of everything we do: Safetyambitionoptimismreliabilityownershipdiversity &respect.

Wieland is hiring a Operations and Safety Manager.The Operations and Safety Manager will be responsible to maintain and facilitate the safety program and support direct and manage the operational needs of all shop production. Reports to General Manager. This role is located in Kilgore TX and will be fully on-site.

Operations and Safety Manager Responsibilities:

Safety

• Build improve facilitate and execute the safety program along with related initiatives and inspections
• Champion the everyone goes home safe everyday culture
• Lead and engage all employees in safety improvement initiatives as identified
• Complete and file required documentation to our corporate safety office
• Prepare and lead safety meetings on site and corporate calls
• Write protocol for safety procedures JSAs PSIFs SIF etc.
• Lead safety investigations and ensure corrective actions are appropriate and sustainable

Operations

• Oversee all department operations consistent with company policies and goals
• Drives continuous improvement and operational efficiencies
• Manages initiatives to reduce costs of operations improve product quality and exceed operational metrics
• Support execution of capital projects and plans
• Support the General Manager with other initiatives as requested
• Involved in the daily operations in the front end of the business

Operations and Safety Manager Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in business engineering metallurgy manufacturing or equivalent level of experience
• At least 5 years of management in manufacturing
• At least 5 years of experience in a foundry and machine shop facility
• Strong business acumen
• Experience leading mentoring and coaching others
• Ability to multitask with frequent interruption
• Extreme attention to detail with information and numbers
• Outstanding problem-solving skills
• Must be able to clearly communicate in English verbally and written with professionalism
• Ability to develop employees and provide direct feedback on performance
• Ability to work overtime as needed
• Forklift experience preferred

Joining Wielands team gives you

• Benefits-Starting on Day 1!Including Medical Dental Vision Disability Life & more!
• Retirement Savings- 401(k) contribution match.
• Work/Life Balance- Paid Vacation & Holidays.
• Growth Opportunities - We have over 9000 employees worldwide and 40 locations in North America alone. Growth opportunities are limitless!
• Wellness Programs Wieland encourages participation in ourunique and personalized approach to wellness where you are eligible to earn healthcare premium discounts as well as HSA employer contributions based on your status within the program.
• Sustainability- Wieland continues to break ground with eco-friendly solutions and push the barrier in sustainability for future generations.

Wieland is anequal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees. Come join Wieland today and help us continue to build a global corporation we are all proud to belong to.