Operations Manager Job in Leominster 01453, Massachusetts US
Job Title: Operations Manager
Person Reports to: CEO
Job Description
The Operations Manager is a senior management position that is responsible for directing the efficient management of day-to-day operations of the manufacturing activities of the company in accordance with all policies and procedures established by the company management.
Skills and Specifications
- High-level leadership, problem-solving, decision-making and analyzing skills.
- Excellent organization skills and ability to multi-task.
- Ability to effectively manage time and priorities.
- Excellent supervisory/personnel management skills with effective team building capabilities, and ability to interact effectively with all professionals across operations and management.
- Excellent verbal, interpersonal and written communication skills.
- Proficient knowledge of the safety and legal procedures for handling, receiving and storing regulated chemicals.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ERP system software.
- Proficiency in financial matters and in meeting budgetary requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Planning, directing, and coordinating the manufacturing of products in compliance with company goals and objectives.
- Determining short and long term plans to increase the efficiency and profitability of manufacturing activities.
- Analyzing delivery and inventory issues and providing solutions.
- Establishing and controlling conditions of production in order to satisfy customer and quality specifications.
- Participating actively in standardization, cost reduction, and ERP system protocols.
- Organizing and directing workflow for satisfying production requirement in a cost-efficient manner.
- Investigating and analyzing best practices and processes, and developing cost-effective alternatives and improvements to production process.
- Maintaining employee safety and morale by creating safe working and efficient working environment.
- Maintaining proper employment levels through selecting, interviewing, and training of personnel.
- Supervising entire operation of production under the guidance of CEO.
- Overseeing training activities, developing leadership opportunities, and overseeing the evaluation of staff performance.
- Directing the maintenance of the manufacturing facilities by establishing strict housekeeping standards, monitoring and directing routine repair and maintenance, and capital replacement planning.
Education and Qualifications
A Bachelor’s degree preferably in engineering, logistics or related field, and knowledge of chemical manufacturing industry principles and best practices is required. A degree in management along with engineering is desired. Experience of 4 to 5 years as a mid to upper level manager in the chemical manufacturing industry.