Assistant Operations Manager (FMG, ABG, GAC)

Wilson Tool Canada; White Bear Lake (MN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an Operations Assistant Manager to oversee manufacturing processes and ensure product quality and efficiency. This position serves as a training opportunity for future advancement to Operations Manager. Candidates should possess strong leadership and technical skills along with a college degree in business or engineering.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of demonstrated operations work experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Strong technical skills and experience with budgeting.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for day-to-day operations of manufacturing.
• Manage staff performance and employee development.
• Allocate resources and resolve production constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Planning and Organization

Lean Manufacturing

Education

College degree in business or engineering

Equivalent manufacturing experience

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean Tools

Job description

SUMMARY
The Operations Assistant Manager will provide leadership and operations oversight to FMG, ABG, GAC, to produce products that are manufactured on schedule and within quality standards and cost objectives. This position is a training opportunity for a future Operations Manager role and reports directly to the Global VP of Punching.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership for the successful day-to-day operations of the manufacturing for FMG, ABG, GAC.
• Remove waste and constraints from the production process to improve efficiency and enhance productivity.
• Model lean principles, work practices, and follow standard work designed for leaders.
• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff; manage employee performance which includes reinforcing positive outcomes, discipline as needed and ensuring consistent levels of performance, cooperation, and coordination between other departments and divisions.
• Resolve production constraints; allocate human and equipment resources and direct production employees to attain established goals.
• Take actions that provide the employees with a safe and positive work environment model and encourage company values and promote employee development for the future.
• Maintain a good understanding of how the company operates.
• Develop, maintain and promote standards for accountability, acceptable performance and enforcement of all company policies.
• Participate in creating the operations budget and comply with budget limitations and spending.
• Take a proactive role in your personal development by seeking out challenging opportunities and meaningful developmental education.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS/ EDUCATION

• College degree in business or engineering or equivalent manufacturing experience or a combination of education and experience.
• 7+ years of demonstrated operations work experience.

• 3+ years of supervisory experience required.
• Previous experience implementing and using continuous improvement/lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5-S, Lean Manufacturing to drive improvement.
• Demonstrated strong leadership and team building skills.
• Strong technical skills
• Excellent communication (verbal and written) and the ability to create a positive work environment.
• Strong planning and organizational skills, with the ability to balance production and business needs.
• Previous experience/strong understanding of budgeting/expense
• Interacts with all levels of the organization effectively.

ATTRIBUTES

• Adaptability: Ability to adapt to changing work priorities and environments, demonstrating flexibility and willingness to take on different tasks as directed by the hiring manager.
• Communication Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills, enabling clear and concise communication with team members and supervisors.
• Safety Consciousness: Commitment to adhering to safety protocols and procedures, ensuring a safe working environment for oneself and others.

• Desire for Learning & Continuous Improvement: Eagerness to learn and develop new skills, with a willingness to participate in training programs and pursue continuous improvement opportunities within the role. Actively seek opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity within assigned tasks, suggesting ideas for process enhancements or workflow optimization.
• Reliability: Dependability in fulfilling assigned tasks and responsibilities consistently, contributing to the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the team.
• Positive Attitude: A constructive and optimistic approach to challenges and tasks, fostering a supportive and encouraging work environment.
• Team Player: Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, demonstrating respect, empathy, and cooperation in achieving shared goals.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Capacity to approach issues or obstacles with creativity and resourcefulness, seeking practical solutions to improve processes and outcomes.
• Professionalism: Conducting oneself with professionalism and integrity, adhering to ethical standards and company policies in all interactions and activities.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands and work environment are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. In addition to continuous sitting and working on a computer, the role may involve continuous reaching forward between shoulder/waist, bending/twisting/rotating, and simple grasping and writing. Occasional exposure to an indoor manufacturing environment, chemicals, and/or fumes may occur. The ability to stand and walk frequently and occasionally lift and carry up to 25 lbs. is required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Inside; Office and some manufacturing floor.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Wilson Tool is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer Women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.