Manager, Operations Manufacturing

Living Spaces; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401(k) match

Vacation

Sick leave

HSA/FSA

Employee assistance

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Living Spaces in La Mirada, CA seeks an Operations Manager to lead daily manufacturing operations, drive Lean initiatives, and optimize processes to meet production goals.

You will mentor teams, deploy Six Sigma tools, collaborate across departments, and develop metrics and training to improve quality, lead-time, and productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent
• 10+ years of progressive operational leadership in manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing methodologies (Six Sigma preferred)

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily manufacturing operations and allocate resources to meet goals
• Drive lean initiatives to improve quality, lead time, and customer satisfaction
• Lead continuous improvement projects and deliver tangible savings
• Provide leadership for large non-exempt and exempt teams to optimize resources
• Coach and mentor employees on improvement tools (Lean Thinking, 5S, waste elimination)
• Collaborate with peers to set goals, metrics, and schedules
• Develop and track project metrics and schedules
• Perform root cause analysis and implement process improvements

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Leadership

Continuous improvement

Project management

Root cause analysis

Manufacturing operations

Quality control

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Office software

Job description

Manager, Operations Manufacturing### Manager, Operations ManufacturingApply: CA - La Mirada MF - 71: Full time: Posted Today: R46486## Position Summary The Operations Manager will be responsible to help define and drive business transformation through streamlining operations and building new solutions to simplify business processes and deliver on our strategic objectives. The primary responsibility will be the development and deployment of the tools, methods and processes including Lean Management Systems to further the growth and efficiencies throughout manufacturing.## Position Description* Overseeing daily operations including managing, planning, directing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary to meet the manufacturing goals* Drive company-wide lean initiatives to improve operational effectiveness as measured by quality, lead-time reduction and customer satisfaction* Identify and implement continuous improvement activities to produce tangible savings and process improvements in the manufacturing process* Provide leadership for large employee populations in non-exempt positions and direct reports in exempt positions that both maximize and optimize resources in support of the company’s goals and objectives in serving customers* Support the Manufacturing Management Team in deploying programs across the various manufacturing departments drive efficiencies and increased productivity by way of coaching and mentoring and training employees on improvement tools such as: Lean Thinking, 5S and Lean & Waste elimination approaches* Collaborate with peers and department managers to determine key goals and objectives, and corresponding metrics. Review and amend these actions as appropriate. Focus on timely achievements of these goals and objectives* Prepare and track project metrics and schedules* Perform root cause analysis and propose/implement process improvements to further the manufacturing output and optimize all phases of production process* Ensure the company’s physical assets (building, equipment, inventory, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected, and utilized* Assist in developing LEAN training classes and implement policies and procedures to improve manufacturing operations* Work cross-functionally with different direct and support departments throughout the broader organization to drive best practices and improvement initiatives* Lead company and department OKRs (objectives and key results) as required## Qualifications**Education/Experience:** Bachelor's degree (B. A. or B. S.) or equivalent from four-year college in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or related field. Minimum 10 years of progressive operational leadership within a manufacturing environment. Direct experience in furniture manufacturing operation is preferred. Knowledge of lean manufacturing/six sigma techniques. Strong knowledge of manufacturing, operations, and quality. 5 years of experience leading continuous improvement efforts and delivering results in business processes or operations. Solid background with implementation of lean continuous improvement resulting in improved performance in quality, lead-time, and productivity. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.**Computer Skills:** To perform this job successfully, an individual must have proficient knowledge Microsoft Office products including Office, Outlook, and Excel.**Certificates and Licenses:** Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or APICSs certification (Preferred).**Supervisory Responsibilities:** This position will directly manage will oversee team members in the production team. Develop and execute the company’s business strategies in order to attain the goals of the board and shareholders. Provide strategic advice so direct reports will have accurate view of the market and the company’s future. Prepare and implement comprehensive business plans to facilitate. Ensure company policies and legal guidelines are communicated all the way from the top down in the company and that they are followed at all times. Communicate and maintain trust relationships with shareholders, business partners, and authorities. Able to delegate responsibilities and supervise the work of direct reports providing guidance and motivation to drive maximum performance.## **Position Hiring Range**The hiring pay range provides a good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage that Living Spaces expects to pay for the position upon hire. Pay will be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to: applicant's education, relevant work experience, knowledge, applicable and relevant skills and abilities, market demand, Company budget, as well as internal equity and alignment with geographic market data. Living Spaces reserves the right to modify this page at any time.Compensation: $98,400.00 - $131,200.00Overtime pay is available for eligible, non-exempt Team Members. Reimbursement for expenses as required by applicable law and Company policy. Retail, Guest Services and Distribution Center Team Members are eligible to receive team bonus based on meeting specific goals and KPI's.Additional available benefits upon meeting eligibility requirements include:* Medical (full-time only)* Dental (full-time only)* Vision (full-time only)* 401(k) with Company match (full and part-time)* Vacation (full-time only or as otherwise required by applicable law)* Paid Sick Leave (full and part-time)* Flex or Health Spending Account (for eligible full-time only)* Employee Assistance Program (full and part-time)* Holiday pay (full-time only)* Life insurance (full-time only)For more details, please visit our website at: Careers (livingspaces.com)**Equal Opportunity Employer**It is our policy to abide by all federal, state, and local laws prohibiting employment discrimination based solely on a person’s race, color, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, physical disability, mental disability, age, military status, or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran, marital status, registered domestic partner or civil union status, gender (including sex stereotyping and gender identity or expression), medical condition (including but not limited to, cancer related or HIV/AIDS related), sexual orientation, or any other protected status except where a reasonable, bona fide occupational qualification exists.**E-Verify**Living Spaces participates in E-Verify. All newly-hired team members are queried through this electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.Applicant Privacy### About UsAt Living Spaces, we take pride in being an environment that cultivates the best in our Team Members. From our corporate office in La Mirada, to our Distribution Centers, Manufacturing, Guest Services, Transportation, to any of our retail stores in the United States, you’ll find Team Members who have started and grown their careers at Living Spaces. We are a company driven by our core values of humility & respect, passion, innovation, speed & simplicity, fanatic discipline, social responsibility, coupled with the desire to provide our guests with the best possible experience they can have while furnishing their space.We continuously strive to find dedicated, innovative, driven, enterprising Team Members to help drive our corporate vision - to be the best furniture retailer in the country. If you possess these skills, we invite you to join the journey at Living Spaces.