Operations Leader

Job description:

Ensures Operations performance against business requirements through the execution of daytoday operations by leading manufacturing hourly workforce and being available to be the first level of elevation for the team. The Operations Leader is 100% responsible for product flow to meet and exceed both our internal and external customers needs. The ideal leader will know how to bring out the best in our employees while helping navigate difficult times. Its a critical need of this position to own and take pride in being a People Manager to best capitalize on untapped potential of team members so that both the team and business can be successful. The Operations Leader is responsible for ensuring that all employees are working safely according to work instructions and challenging the team to continue to grow individually and as a team. Mentoring and coaching is a must for this role as its important for every team member to understand the why and be able to see the bigger picture strategy and vision. The Operations Leader role requires strong communication skills as this position will not only provide work direction to the team but also provides shift handoffs with other Operation Leaders status/commits to Customers Program Managers Product Center Leaders and more. Interfaces with the appropriate organization within Operations to ensure any changes which will impact assigned tasks have been appropriately communicated and addressed. Performs other related duties as required. This role is part of USControls Performs other related duties as required.

Skills Required:

In addition to the items listed above the Essential Functions are:

1. Exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties set forth in Section II above.

2. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

3. Exhibit sound interpersonal skills involving interfacing coordinating and negotiating with company personnel customers and suppliers.

4. Utilize computer skills to prepare appropriate reports and documents.

5. Make decisions using sound judgment while complying with policies procedures appropriate principles and applicable state and federal laws and regulations.

6. Analyze evaluate develop and implement processes and systems within budget and adhere to time requirements and schedule.

Experience Required:

• Minimum of 4 years of related work experience in production/manufacturing/operations or similar environment.
• This person will be directly supervising the hour hourly workforce.
• We are not looking for candidates in higher level management (i.e. plant manager VP) but first line managers Ability to lead in a teambased manufacturing environment and make decisions with minimal supervision.