Manager, Operations Manufacturing

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Vacation

Job summary

Living Spaces Furniture is seeking an Operations Manager to drive business transformation by streamlining manufacturing operations and deploying Lean Management Systems. You will lead tool development, methods, and processes to support growth and efficiency.

The role requires overseeing daily production, leading lean initiatives, coaching teams in 5S and waste elimination, and partnering across departments to hit OKRs and improve lead times, quality, and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree 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 preferred; knowledge of lean and six sigma.
• 5 years of experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and delivering results.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations to meet manufacturing goals.
• Lead lean initiatives to improve operational effectiveness (quality, lead-time, customer satisfaction).
• Identify and implement continuous improvement activities to generate tangible savings.
• Provide leadership for large employee populations across non-exempt and exempt roles.
• Coach teams on Lean Thinking, 5S, and waste elimination approaches.
• Collaborate with peers to set goals and metrics; monitor progress.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Leadership

Operations management

Education

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

Lean Manufacturing certification (preferred)

Six Sigma or APICS certification (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

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 - $131,200.00

Overtime 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.