Manufacturing Operations Manager

Wesco Industrial Products; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Manager to oversee assembly, manufacturing, and production activities. This position involves ensuring safety, productivity, and quality while managing teams and resources effectively. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree and have extensive experience in manufacturing supervision and process improvement. The role requires strong leadership skills and a commitment to quality assurance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of manufacturing experience including assembly and machining.
• 5+ years of management experience in manufacturing.
• Practical experience applying Lean principles in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Oversee execution of manufacturing activities.
• Develop strategies for successful manufacturing objectives.
• Ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Manufacturing supervision

Process improvement

Lean principles

Production scheduling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Our Manufacturing Operations Manager directs, maintains, and oversees execution of assembly, manufacturing, and production activities for the manufacturing plant. The role includes safety, yield, productivity, labor, cost, production schedule, quality, continuous process improvements to meet established business goals. Plans and coordinates efficient and economical manufacturing activities through Production Supervisors and provides quality levels and service that exceed the customer’s expectations. This will be an onsite position at our North Wales, PA facility.

What will you be doing?

• Develop and direct all activities within the Plant manufacturing operations and maintain a manufacturing system which best supports production activities.
• Develop and implement strategies to ensure that objectives for manufacturing are successfully achieved.
• Assure coordination and integration of workflow, timely production, conformance to budgets, and proper utilization of personnel, skills, machines, equipment and facilities.
• Support production control activities including maintaining the proper working inventory process and creating the production schedule as needed.
• Supervise and coordinate the various programs essential to manufacturing procedures such as training, safety, environmental, housekeeping, work simplification, cost reduction, quality improvement, etc.
• Establish and encourage a culture that promotes quality in all aspects of the manufacturing operations.
• Ensure all products conform with quality and delivery specifications as well as customer expectations.
• Plan and implement quality programs and checks (PDCA) to identify and problem solve bottleneck processes.
• Support development of procedures compliant with ISO9001 and ISO14001.
• Plan and organize layouts for line changes due to volume changes or workforce reductions.
• Confer with General Manager and customer service personnel regarding scheduling problems or delays, and quality issues.
• Participate in all planning and research for future projects involving the use of the production facilities.
• Assist in timely development of new products by coordinating manufacturing operations; quickly resolve competing functional area needs and maintain a participative and cooperative team effort.
• Review launch products and provide direction for successful launch.
• Identify potential equipment related quality problems during the start-up trials and normal operations.

Assist the General Manager in the development and management of manufacturing annual plan, budget, operating and capital expense budgets, Key Performance Indicators (KPI), operating efficiency, and cost control.

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Operations Management; Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering; Supply Chain; Business Administration; or related field.
• 7-10+ years of manufacturing (i.e., assembly, cutting, machining, fabrication, welding, painting, etc.) experience.
• 5+ years of progressively responsible manufacturing supervision/management experience.
• Practical experience applying Lean and Total Quality Production System (TQPS) principles in a manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of, and practical work experience with, manufacturing industry equipment, processes, and production systems.
• Working knowledge and experience with manufacturing and production KPIs/Analytics including the Production Efficiency (PEFF) system preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and integrated computer programs and/or applications.
• Ability to use a personal computer utilizing spreadsheet and word processing software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Office Suite; Word, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint preferred.
• Lean Six Sigma certification and/or Project Management certification is a plus.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management, Manufacturing, and Project Management

Industries

Manufacturing and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing