Assistant Operations Manager

thyssenkrupp Materials NA; Toledo (OH); On-site; USD 77,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Life Insurance and Disability

401(k) or RRSP with Company Match

Paid Vacation and Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

thyssenkrupp Materials NA in Toledo seeks an Operations Manager to direct and coordinate plant activities on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery. The role focuses on safety, quality, delivery, and efficiency, with responsibility for lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage production planning, preventive maintenance, and data reporting to ensure repeatable results that meet customer requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of supervisory/management experience.
• 3–5 years of Continuous Improvement experience including Six Sigma.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Quality.
• Strong Project Management skills.
• Teamwork aptitude.
• Experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Aerospace experience if no Quality background.
• Safety mindset.

Responsibilities

• Directs and coordinates operations on the plant floor.
• Lead safety, quality, delivery, metal utilization, productivity, and efficiency goals.
• Monitor training to ensure conforming products.
• Manage data reporting of day-to-day activities.
• Lead lean initiatives and cost reduction efforts.
• Plan and manage daily production.
• Ensure preventative maintenance program adherence.
• Communicate with Customer Service and other departments.
• Utilize resources efficiently and comply with policies.

Skills

Project management

Teamwork

Safety mindset

Quality focus

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management or Engineering

Six Sigma certification

Job description

Job Summary

Directs and coordinates operations in one or more areas of the plant. Ensures that objectives are achieved consistent with customer and quality requirements. Reports to the Operations Manager. Delegates authority to key supervisors.

Job Description

Key Accountabilities:

• Works with across functional groups and leads personnel to ensure all safety, quality, delivery, metal utilization, productivity and efficiency goals are met for branch operations.

• Monitors people and training to ensure processes within the department result in conforming product which always meets the requirements of the customer.

• Manages and oversees the reporting of all necessary data to ensure that day-to-day activities within the department are repeatable and in line with safety, quality, and operational objectives.

• Supports and/or lead continuous improvement projects to support TKA and branch’s on-going focus on lean principles, efficiency improvements and cost reductions.

• Ensures daily production is planned and managed.

• Ensures Preventative Maintenance program is robust and adhered to.

• Supports work to attain operational efficiency goals.

• Supports work to attain quality objectives

• Communicates well with Customer Service and other departments

• Manages company resources thoughtfully.

• Complies with all Company, Federal, Provincial human resource policies and laws.

• Maintains good housekeeping in all operational areas.

• This is a position that works directly on the warehouse floor around heavy machinery.

• Meets TKMNA Employee Attributes / Competencies.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirement for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

This position has been identified as “safety sensitive” by thyssenkrupp under applicable laws. Accordingly, any application for this position that is considered for employment with thyssenkrupp requires successful completion of pre-employment drug testing, which may include testing for marijuana in accordance with any applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Qualifications:

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 5 or more years of experience in a Supervisory or Management position
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Continuous Improvement including Six Sigma certification
• 3 to 5 years’ experience in Quality
• Strong Project Management Skills
• Attitude and aptitude for Teamwork
• Proven experience in a high volume manufacturing environment
• Must have Aerospace experience if no Quality background
• Safety Mindset

Job Compensation

Compensation up to $86k plus bonus opportunity based on experience

Benefits Overview

We offer competitive company benefits to eligible positions, such as:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance and Disability
• Voluntary Wellness Programs
• 401(k) or RRSP programs with Company Match
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement
• And more!

Benefits may vary based on job, country, union role, and/or company segment. Please work with your recruiter or tk representative for applicable benefits information.

Equal opportunity employer, including people with disabilities and veterans.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. For those requiring assistance completing the application or the application process and request information relating to the need for accommodation, please contact [e-mail].

TK follows a formal recruitment process through its own HR department and applications are evaluated by its HR department through pre-defined processes. Please visit our official careers website at https://jobs.thyssenkrupp.com/en to view authentic job openings at TK.