Hands-On Manufacturing Operations Leader

Ashley Furniture Industries; Advance (NC); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Employee discount on home furnishings

Professional development opportunities

Tuition assistance

Ashley Wellness Centers

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking an Operations Manager to direct production activities across multiple departments at our Advance, North Carolina facility. You will mentor production Supervisors, drive efficiency on the shop floor, and ensure safety and quality standards.

You will plan with departmental Supervisors, Schedulers, HR Managers and Quality Systems Trainers to achieve cost and production objectives while building a world-class operational culture through presence and

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Business or related field is required or equivalent work experience.
• 5 years’ experience in production leadership or related area is required.
• Management of resources to optimize equipment, facilities, employees, methods and materials.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Quality Improvement principles and system Improvement Methods.
• Capacity planning and product flow knowledge and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Direct production activities for multiple departments, work centers and processes on an assigned shift.
• Lead efforts to develop new processes and improve product quality with internal/external customers and suppliers.
• Plan with purchasing, production and inventory control to meet production and financial objectives.
• Ensure shift personnel adhere to shop floor standards and plant cleanliness.
• Maintain budget for the functional area and ensure adequate staffing.
• Ensure employees receive proper safety training and a safe working environment.
• Make employment decisions and recommendations on hiring, transfers, promotions, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate and manage the work of employees to meet area goals and audit SOP adherence.
• Mentor and coach employees; conduct performance reviews and training.
• Audit time-keeping and absentee records for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Capacity planning

Product flow

Education

Associate Degree in Business or related field

Job description

Ashley Furniture Industries is seeking an Operations Manager to direct production activities across multiple departments at our Advance, North Carolina facility. You will mentor production Supervisors, drive efficiency on the shop floor, and ensure safety and quality standards.

You will plan with departmental Supervisors, Schedulers, HR Managers and Quality Systems Trainers to achieve cost and production objectives while building a world-class operational culture through presence and