AREA MANAGER II - (Phoenix, AZ)

Murata-Machinery-; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Murata-Machinery- in Phoenix, AZ, seeks an experienced Operations Leader to guide field operations across multiple sites with high-value projects. You will build and lead diverse teams, manage safety, quality, and schedules, andPartner with Japan (MML) and MMUSA leaders to meet installation objectives.

You will own project planning, budgeting over $50 million, and KPI development, while maintaining strong customer relationships and delivering on time and within budget.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 5+ years of complex project/site leadership.
• Experience leading large projects and coordinating customer management.
• Technical installation environment experience; communication with customers.
• Japanese language skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead field operations teams at multiple sites and manage >$50M projects.
• Hire, train, and develop site leaders and safety personnel.
• Coordinate with MMUSA and Japan to align installation objectives.
• Develop KPI's and manage project budgets with account managers.
• Travel up to 25% with ability to work across locations.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Safety management

Team development

Budgeting

Customer relationships

Procurement metrics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Microsoft Project

Job description

SUMMARYLead the field operations teams at multiple customer sites or large single sites. Responsible for hiring, developing, and leading a diverse team of site managers, adjustment technicians, safety managers and mechanical and electrical contractors. Coordinate with Japan (MML) and other MMUSA installation leaders to drive objectives related to installation. Create long term plans and schedules to properly support projects with highly trained personnel, qualified contractors, and required materials to exceed customer expectations. Deliver team performance that meets or exceeds the expectations of both customer and company in areas of safety, schedule, cost, and quality. Capable of managing a diverse organization located at various locations and preventing escalations from reaching senior leaders in most cases. Manage multiple projects at less demanding projects and usually reports to a Director of Operations.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES includes the following. Other duties may be assigned.OPERATIONAL LEADERSHIPModel safe behaviors and drives safety program at operational and organizational level.Support the quality process to deliver quality and QA/QC requirements and facilitate high quality handoff to customer and service team on site.Hire, train, and manage diverse teams of leaders, quality, technical and safety personnel.Manage customer relationships through project meetings, on-site and remote interactions, and leadership of project teams to enhance relationships and customer satisfaction.Capable of managing teams that manage project execution >$50 million in value and may manage multiple sites.Manage labor and contract budgets in excess of >$5 million in value at multiple sites and/or challenging customer locations and less than 200 employees/contractors.Proactively address problems and manage escalations to achieve customer satisfaction and address root cause issues.TEAM DEVELOPMENTCoach and mentor site leadership personnel to deliver project objectives.Hire new talent and develop the next generation of site leaders and technical experts.Work with peers in safety, quality, continuous improvement, sales/account management and Japan (MML) to support efforts and initiatives.Create success through effective team building and organizational strategy efforts.Work with Procurement Department to develop contractor performance metrics and development processes.ORGANIZATIONAL LEADERSHIPAssist Directors of Operations in executing strategic objectives and other long-range goalsCreate project level planning and coordinates resource needs with Directors of Operations.Work successfully with global operations leadership to align goals and implement plans.Drive efforts to deliver continuous improvement and drive efficient processes and practices.Work with MML to successfully complete projectsDevelop and implement critical KPI’s for each project to measure effectiveness.Manage project level budgets in cooperation with account manager and director of operations.Troubleshoot, analyze, document, and communicate findings and solutions, for problems with assigned systems to the component level and/or software.MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIESWork with assigned personnel to provide recognized quality installation of North America CFA installations. Responsible for interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; address complaints and resolve problems.To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCEBachelor’s Degree with more than 5 (Five) years of complex project/site leadership experience; or equivalent education and experience. Minimum of 5 years of previous site management and scheduling experience on larger projects, within a technical installation environment, with direct communication and reporting to customer management. Technical Degree preferred.LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read, analyze, and interpret customer requirements and specifications. Ability to strategize, develop, present, and negotiate on internal management and customer personnel regarding schedules and implementation/safety procedures for given contracts. Ability to write reports and to effectively present information to customers and company management. Japanese language skills preferred.REASONING ABILITYAbility to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Excellent technical, financial, organizational, and "process flow" analytical ability.OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIESFamiliarity with Automated Material Handling Systems (AMHS). Understanding of Electro/mechanical and PLC skills. Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project. Management, communication, and problem-solving skills. Self-motivated, adaptable to change and flexible regarding work schedule. Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner.TRAVELThis position requires up to 25% travel with overnight stays depending upon assigned projects. Extended stays may be required as project needs and locations dictate. A valid driver’s license and good driving record are required.PHYSICAL DEMANDSThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, OR crouch; and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee will frequently work in a semiconductor clean room environment and occasionally works near moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with DisabilitiesWork Location: In person