Manufacturing Operations Leader – Plant Excellence

Bhamfast; Birmingham (AL); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Bhamfast is seeking an Operations Manager in Birmingham, AL. The role involves driving manufacturing excellence and leading both skilled and unskilled labor forces. Success in this position is measured through efficiency and productivity improvements.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing with at least 10 years of experience and possess excellent leadership, organizational, and communication skills. This full-time position requires evening and weekend hours as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in fasteners or steel products.
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience as an operations manager.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Drive manufacturing excellence to increase facility efficiency.
• Ensure a safe working environment for all employees.
• Manage spending against budget including manpower and capital.
• Prepare and deliver activity reports to management.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Leadership skills

Data analysis

Public speaking

Problem sensitivity

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Process improvement

Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook

Education

B.S. degree preferred

ISO 9001 knowledge

Job description

Direct Reports: Supervisors, Team Leaders, Skilled and Unskilled Labor in the Manufacturing Facility at the Birmingham, AL location

Summary

The Operations Manager is responsible for driving manufacturing excellence to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the facility through demonstrated leadership skills and a track record of continuous improvement in all manufacturing core competencies including safety, quality, growth, and productivity. This position will involve providing leadership and guidance to both skilled and unskilled labor forces, detailed record keeping, analyzing data/information, having the ability to work independently or in a team environment, public speaking, critical thinking, and using good judgment in decision making.

Essential Functions/Duties

• Ensure that all employees observe and maintain a safe working environment.
• Develop and communicate the vision and strategy for the plant to position it for the future.
• Establish, communicate, support, motivate, measure, and evaluate results for all goals and objectives essential for all aspects of plant operations.
• Lead the organization to develop and follow plant metrics that enable the business unit to efficiently monitor progress leading to the attainment of site objectives and a continuous improvement culture.
• Evaluate, manage, and ultimately be responsible for meeting plant targets on operational costs, equipment/process efficiencies (labor, energy, etc.), and departmental productivity.
• Ensure facility assets are appropriately maintained through planning and implementation of maintenance programs and procedures
• Manage overall spending against budget including manpower, capital, and maintenance budgets.
• Prepare and submit the timely delivery of activity and monthly reports that keep the Vice President of Manufacturing and others in the company informed about the status of plant activities.
• Ability to maintain positive relations within all levels of the organization.
• Ability to communicate, present facts and provide recommendations effectively in oral and written form.
• Strong organizational skills that reflect the ability to perform and prioritize multiple tasks seamlessly with excellent attention to detail.
• Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to various competing demands, and demonstrate the highest level of service and response.
• Ability to work effectively with or without direct supervision as well as independently or in a team environment.
• Continuously focus on process improvement and proactively anticipates needs and present solutions.
• Ability to maintain a high degree of professionalism while under pressure and in the face of adversity
• Work under critical deadlines and heavy workloads to support the critical functions of the company.
• Ability to prioritize and work with accuracy under stress.
• Must have a solid working knowledge in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook applications.
• Must possess an active, unexpired driver’s license and a clear Motor Vehicle Record (MVR)

Physical/Cognitive Demands

This is largely a physically active role including walking long distances (over uneven surfaces) to/within our production facility, lifting 50lbs or more, and standing for long periods. Position also requires bending, stooping, squatting or standing as necessary. Cognitive abilities required include deductive reasoning, information ordering, oral comprehension, oral expression, problem sensitivity, written comprehension, and written expression.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. Evening and weekend work will be required as job duties demand.

Required Education and Experience

• Minimum of 10 years of manufacturing experience in fasteners or steel products.
• Minimum 5 years of prior experience as a operations manager.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9001

Preferred Education and Experience

• B.S. degree is preferred but a combination of higher education and experience will be considered in lieu of a 4-year degree
• Bilingual English/Spanish language skills is a plus

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.