Operations Manager 2nd Shift

OPERATIONS MANAGERAbout Voltava:At Voltava people power everything we do. We are a premier global manufacturing and assembly partner formed through the combination of Detroit Manufacturing Systems Android Industries and Avancez with approximately 5400 Team Members across 21 facilities worldwide. Our vibrant collaborative and people-focused culture is the foundation for everything we deliver from complex module assembly and sequencing to contract manufacturing supply chain automation and tooling and equipment design for OEM customers across the automotive industrial e-mobility heavy truck defense and technology sectors. Kinetyc our scalable contract manufacturing arm based in Wixom Michigan expands our capabilities and capacity to support customers across a range of industries. Together we are Building A Better the Role:The Operations Manager provides hands-on leadership and strategic direction to drive safe efficient and high-quality manufacturing operations. Partnering closely with plant leadership and cross-functional teams this role oversees production performance operational readiness team development and continuous improvement initiatives to achieve plant ideal candidate is a visible people-focused leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment uses data to drive decisions and builds a culture of accountability collaboration safety and operational excellence. Through coaching process optimization and effective resource management the Operations Manager helps ensure the team has the tools training and support needed to You Will Do: Operational Leadership & Production PerformanceOversee daily manufacturing and assembly operations to achieve production sequencing delivery quality and efficiency operational launch activities production readiness and manufacturing area layout and workflow with plant leadership and cross-functional teams to align priorities resolve operational challenges and meet business key performance indicators (KPIs) including Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and First Time Through Quality (FTTQ) and implement corrective actions to address performance line balancing resource optimization and process improvements to increase productivity and operational labor utilization overtime time and attendance and operational plant projects and pursue opportunities to improve operational performance and business Leadership & DevelopmentLead coach and develop Shift Managers and manufacturing team members promoting accountability engagement and professional a visible presence on the production floor leading by example and providing hands-on guidance and team members have the resources tools and training necessary to perform their jobs safely and on-the-job training development plans and performance reviews while identifying skill gaps and recommending development strong working relationships across departments and foster a culture of collaboration communication and continuous team member engagement and retention through effective communication recognition and development company announcements policy changes operational priorities and other pertinent information to ensure alignment across Quality & ComplianceChampion a proactive safety culture by reinforcing safe work practices promoting personal accountability and ensuring compliance with applicable safety in incident investigations and ensure incidents and injuries are properly reported documented and operational risks and implement preventive measures through training communication and process adherence to company policies quality standards operational procedures and applicable local state federal and other regulatory audits compliance assessments and corrective action plans to address gaps prevent recurrence and maintain effective operating accurate operational records documentation and required reports including applicable government in unemployment or labor-related hearings as Improvement & Operational ExcellenceLead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Kata CAS and daily 5S data-driven problem-solving methods such as PDCA Pareto analysis 8D and 5 Why to identify root causes and implement sustainable improvements in safety quality productivity cost and workflow through structured problem-solving and performance compliance with process audits and system requirements while identifying opportunities to improve standardization and operational employee involvement in improvement initiatives and reinforce a culture of accountability learning and operational You Need To Be Successful:Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate teams make sound decisions and drive coaching mentoring and team development interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the to build positive relationships influence stakeholders resolve conflicts and negotiate effective solutions.A collaborative hands-on leadership approach with a commitment to employee engagement and continuous understanding of manufacturing operations production processes and performance using data and structured problem-solving methods to identify issues prioritize opportunities and drive measurable to plan prioritize and manage multiple projects in a dynamic production monitoring KPIs managing budgets and implementing corrective actions to achieve operational in Microsoft Office and Windows-based applications with the ability to learn and use manufacturing technology Points If You Have:Prior management or supervisory experienceEducation:Bachelors degree Travel:Minimal travel requiredWhat We Offer:We believe our team members are our greatest investment which is why we offer a competitive total rewards package designed to support you at every stage of your career and life. Our benefits may include comprehensive health dental and vision coverage retirement savings programs with employer contributions tuition reimbursement paid time off and holidays employee assistance resources and additional wellness programs and benefits designed to support your health financial well-being professional growth and overall quality of Core Values:Voltava is committed to creating an environment where every Team Member feels welcomed respected valued and empowered to make an impact. Respect: We create belonging by bringing out the best in each : We earn trust through every : We show up fully even when it would be easier not : We strengthen the people and places around us. Together we are Building A Better is proud to be an Equal Opportunity are committed to attracting developing and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry citizenship status sex (including pregnancy childbirth and related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability veteran status genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local Voltava employment decisions are based on qualifications skills experience and business needs. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce strengthens our ability to innovate serve our customers and achieve our and AccommodationsVoltava is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the hiring process and during employment. If you require assistance or an accommodation to participate in the application process please contact Requests for accommodation will be reviewed and considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.