Assistant Operations Project Manager

kaishaservice; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary & Bonus

Paid Time Off

Medical Dental Vision Benefits

HSA/FSAs

14 Company Holidays

401(k) with Company Contribution

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

kaishaservice is seeking an Assistant Operations Project Manager to drive improvements across North American production plants. You will apply Toyota Production System principles to enhance safety, quality, productivity, and cost control while supporting employee relations.

The role requires 6–9 years in a production environment with supervisory experience, a willingness to travel up to 50%, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Bachelor's degree is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 6-9 years experience, including supervisory experience in production environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Willing to travel up to 50%.

Responsibilities

• Assist in conducting regular assessments of production plants to identify improvement areas.
• Collaborate to develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to track progress of improvements.
• Summarize data for department-wide improvements.
• Coordinate with plant managers and staff to align with goals.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training resources.

Skills

Leadership experience

Production optimization

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We firmly believe that our employees drive the success of the company! With success in mind as the ultimate goal, we strive to create and provide an environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities. We are looking for The Right One to join our team!

What's In It For You?

• Competitive Salary with Bonus Opportunities
• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits (Low Premiums!)
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• 14 Paid Company Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Contribution
• Educational Tuition Reimbursement

Summary

The Assistant Operations Project Manager will ensure and improve safety, quality, productivity, cost control, and positive employee relations using the principles of the Toyota Production System, and other strategies outlined by the company and each facilities' directives. The assistant manager will be responsible for supporting the team in overseeing and enhancing the operations of our production plants in North America.

What You'll Do

• Assist in conducting regular assessments and evaluations of the production plants to identify areas for improvement and optimization.
• Collaborate with the team to develop and implement strategies to enhance operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• Support in analyzing data and performance metrics to track the progress of operational enhancements and identify areas for further improvement.
• Summarizing data for overall departmental improvement.
• Assist in coordinating and communicating with plant managers and staff to ensure alignment with operational goals and initiatives.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of training programs and resources to support the continuous improvement of operational processes.
• Support the team in conducting regular site visits to observe operations and provide feedback and recommendations for improvement.
• Monitors productivity performance and implement improvements to meet targets.
• Monitors preventive maintenance and repairs required for the facility and production equipment.
• Other duties may be assigned.

What You Need

• 6 - 9 years experience, including supervisory experience in production environment.
• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft, Excel, Office, etc.
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%.

Our company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! It is the policy and commitment of the company to maintain a work environment that provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) for all its employees and applicants. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital/domestic partner status, veteran status, disability, genetic information or any other applicable lawfully protected basis. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

We seek to employ individuals qualified for a position by virtue of job-related educational standards, training, experience, and personal qualifications.