Operations Manager Job in Athens, Alabama Us
Position Description
Operations Manager for a large manufacturing facility. Manages a production division from raw steel to
finished product on all shifts. Integrates people and equipment to meet production schedules. Controls
costs through the use of budgets and cost reduction programs. Ensures the division meets, or exceeds,
corporate goals and expectations. Ensures all employees are properly trained for efficiency and safety.
Works to meet quality goals set by corporate and meet customer expectations. May oversee one or
more supervisors, possibly on an alternate shift for the area.
Primary Responsibilities
Successfully lead manufacturing value stream in hitting quality, cost, delivery and people initiatives.
Continuous improvement of value stream processes and daily performance.
Skills and Abilities
Successful candidate must have demonstrated superior leadership and communication skills. The
individual must also have strong problem solving skills and knowledge of lean manufacturing systems.
Requires proven managerial leadership and problem solving skills with the abilty to think strategically.
Must have good knowledge of the manufacturing process including engineering methods, the quality
system, manufacturing technology, capacity analysis, and safety requirements.
Strong working knowledge of people management and resource management
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Requires good verbal/written communication skills to deal effectively with employees, staff departments
and vendors in items that occasionally are sensitive and confidential.
Must demonstrate good use of judgment, planning, organizing, delegation, analysis and follow-up.
Financial acumen - understands budgeting, compensation systems, income statements and project
justification.
Must be willing and able to lead special projects and achieve successful project results.
Must be effective in the administration of policies, procedures, laws and regulations to maintain both
environmental and labor legal compliances.
Must be market focused to enhance customer satisfaction and product development.
Requires BS Engineering, or related technical discipline, along with 10-15 years operations management expereince within the manufacturing industry. Value Stream Mapping, Six Sigma, and Lean are critical to success.
