Manager, Operations Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (full-time)

Dental (full-time)

Vision (full-time)

401(k) with Company match

Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Flex or Health Spending Account

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday pay

Life insurance

Job summary

Living Spaces in California is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to drive lean transformation across our manufacturing operations. You will streamline processes, lead cross-functional teams, and develop tools to improve quality, lead times, and customer satisfaction.

You will deploy Lean Thinking, 5S, and continuous improvement programs, mentor staff, and track OKRs to deliver measurable savings and productivity gains for the business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain, engineering, or related field.
• 10 years of progressive operational leadership in manufacturing.
• Lean manufacturing/Six Sigma techniques with measurable results.
• Experience in furniture manufacturing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to meet manufacturing goals.
• Lead lean initiatives to improve quality, lead time, and satisfaction.
• Provide leadership for large teams and deploy improvement programs.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement process improvements.
• Develop and track OKRs and cross-functional collaboration.

Skills

Lean Management

5S

Continuous Improvement

Operations Leadership

Root Cause Analysis

Coaching

Project Metrics

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Engineering

Lean Manufacturing Certification

Six Sigma Certification

APICS Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Position SummaryThe 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 DescriptionOverseeing daily operations including managing, planning, directing, and coordinating the work activities and resources necessary to meet the manufacturing goalsDrive company-wide lean initiatives to improve operational effectiveness as measured by quality, lead-time reduction and customer satisfactionIdentify and implement continuous improvement activities to produce tangible savings and process improvements in the manufacturing processProvide 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 customersSupport 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 approachesCollaborate 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 objectivesPrepare and track project metrics and schedulesPerform root cause analysis and propose/implement process improvements to further the manufacturing output and optimize all phases of production processEnsure the company’s physical assets (building, equipment, inventory, etc.) are properly controlled, maintained, protected, and utilizedAssist in developing LEAN training classes and implement policies and procedures to improve manufacturing operationsWork cross-functionally with different direct and support departments throughout the broader organization to drive best practices and improvement initiativesLead company and department OKRs (objectives and key results) as requiredQualificationsEducation/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 RangeThe 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 EmployerIt 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-VerifyLiving 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