Operations Manager

Primary location:MariettaPennsylvania
Relocation offered:No
Employment status:Full-Time
Travel:No
Non-compete:No

The estimated base salary range for this role is $115000 to $140000 per year.
Individual pay is based upon location skills and expertise experience and other relevant factors

What does it mean to work at Armstrong

It means being immersed in a supportive culture that recognizes you as a key player in Armstrongs future. We are a large company with a local feel where you will get to know and collaborate with leadership and your colleagues across the company.

By joining us youll have the opportunity to make the most of your potential. Alongside a competitive remuneration package you will receive:

A benefits package including: medical dental prescription drug life insurance 401k match long-term disability coverage vacation and sick time and many more.
Personal development to grow your career with us based on your strengths and interests.
A working culture that balances individual achievement with teamwork and collaboration. We draw on each others strengths and allow for different work styles to build engagement and satisfaction to deliver results.

Armstrong World Industries Inc. (AWI) has a job opportunity for anOperations Manager located in Marietta PA. The OperationsManager is responsible for 24/7 accountability for the production line manufacturing performance through the Production Supervisors and Value Stream Specialist. Additionally the OperationsManager will be responsible for developing and maintaining systems for continuous improvement in all processes; accountable for effective performance of safety quality assurance production maintenance engineering and environmental compliance for the value stream; and responsible for providing leadership to drive the plant safety process and the value streams efforts towards attainment of plant goals and objectives including cost performance.

Whats in it for you

• Lead high-impact manufacturing operations with 24/7 responsibility for safety quality productivity and continuous improvement.
• Drive Lean manufacturing excellence by leading process improvements cost reduction initiatives and operational performance.
• Develop and mentor production teams while fostering a strong safety culture employee engagement and leadership growth.

What does an Operations Manager do

• Promotes the Plant Safety Process by leading the process and maintaining a high-level awareness and operating discipline for all plant safety policies
• Guides and advises supervisors in interpretation of Plant and Company policies and Union contract. Helps resolve non-routine personnel problems
• Provides guidance to Supervisors throughout the grievance process and provide company response at the third step of the grievance process
• Drives quality performance of the Value Stream operations through use of systems management and Lean principles including layered auditing
• Drives customer awareness throughout the value stream and focus on delivering material that meets customer and regulatory requirements
• Routinely visits production operations to interact with employees facilitate/assist in root cause determination for safety quality and productivity issues monitor performance and schedule adherence monitor product quality characteristics and gather information and input from Supervisors support staff and operators to make decisions when. Coaches Supervisors and Team Manager(s) in these areas
• Assists in determining manpower requirements to meet production schedules
• Works to promote good employee relations by interacting with employees frequently and discussing and helping with problems or complaints
• Encourages supervisors to establish and maintain similar relationships
• Promotes achievement of the plants goals and works closely with Value Stream Improvement Champion to drive focus ownership and engagement from Value Stream Steering Team maintenance and production employees Participates in sponsors and supports the Lean process
• Promotes effective training of employees and works closely with Value Stream Specialist to drive continuous improvement of the content and execution of the training & certification process; Promotes continuous skill and process knowledge improvement; and drives effective crew skill management by Supervisors/Team Manager(s)
• Promotes excellence in housekeeping; promotes processes systems and Lean events/tools to reduce effort and cost to maintain housekeeping
• Facilitates the on-going integration of maintenance and production activities

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years of demonstrated supervisory and/or operations experience in an industrial production environment
• Computer proficiency in Excel Word and Power Point with basic skills in SAP and Minitab
• Basic understanding of maintenance systems including PM Pd/M technologies including and planning of work

What will make you successful

• Must demonstrate the ability to lead a large organization spread over a complex production operation
• Demonstration of presentation facilitation and meeting management skills
• Basic project management skills
• Demonstration of process improvement candidates would have proven Lean and 6-sigma skills and be able to effectively apply methods and tools
• Demonstrate ability to use data from multiple sources to quickly solve complex operational problems
• Effective writing and data organization skills

What will make you stand out

• 4 year Technical or Business Degree
• 3 years of operations management experience

Why should you join Armstrong World Industries

Armstrong World Industries (AWI) is anAmericas leader in the design and manufacture of innovative interior and exterior architectural applications including ceilings specialty walls and exterior metal solutions. With approximately $1.4 billion in revenue AWI has about 3700 employees and a manufacturing network of 21 facilities in North America.

At home at work in healthcare facilities classrooms stores or restaurants we offer interior solutions that help to enhance comfort save time improve building efficiency and overall performance and create beautiful spaces.

For more than 160 years we have built our business on trust and integrity. It set us apart then and it sets us apart now along with our ability to collaborate with and innovate for the people were here to serve - our customers our shareholders our communities and our employees.

We are committed to developing new and sustainable architectural solutions with design and performance possibilities that make a positive difference in spaces where we live work learn heal and play. Its an exciting rewarding business to be in and were committed to continue to grow and prosper for the benefit of all of our stakeholders. We hope you join us.

Our Sustainability Ambition

Bringing our Purpose to Life - lead a transformation in the design and building of spaces fit for today and tomorrow.
We are committed to:

• Engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce;
• Transforming buildings from structures that shelter into structures that serve and preserve the health and well-being of people and planet;
• Pursuing sustainable innovative solutions for spaces where we live work learn heal and play;
• Being a catalyst for change with all of our stakeholders; and
• Making a positive difference in the environments and communities we impact.

About the location (Lancaster PA)

Lancaster PA. A great central location in South Central Pennsylvania Lancaster is ideally situated for easy access to major metropolitan cities such as Philadelphia Baltimore Washington DC and New York City. Lancaster offers a vibrant arts and entertainment community with wonderful historic sites B&Bs museums great shopping entertainment venues and restaurants.

Armstrong is committed to engaging a diverse purpose-driven workforce. As part of our dedication to diversity AWI is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity and all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard for race sex color national origin ethnicity gender protected veteran status disability sexual orientation gender identity or religion. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability you may contact us at by email at AWI talent acquisitionand let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

Come and build your future with us and apply today!